Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) Aquifer 2D Seismic Study

Project Summary:

The objectives are to 1) identify seismic lines that may resolve the Edwards-Trinity formations in the study area and 2) lease select seismic lines to contribute to the structural understanding of the Aquifer.

TWDB Contract Manager:
Evan Strickland, P.G.
Evan.Strickland@twdb.texas.gov
512-463-6929
Funding Recipient:
INTERA inc.
Project Manager:
Cody Draper
CDraper@intera.com
Project Start Date:
September 2023
Project Completion Date:
August 31, 2024
Total Project Cost:
$374,777
TWDB Share of Project Cost:
$374,777
Benefits:

Stakeholders will have access to a report displaying seismic lines demonstrating the structural characteristic of the Edwards-Trinity (Plateau) Aquifer in Kinney County. The report will include geologic analysis tying outcrop geology to subsurface well logs and 2D seismic data.

Project Details

Participants

Project Sponsors:

Texas Water Development Board
1700 N. Congress Avenue
Austin, TX 78711

Funding Recipient

INTERA Incorporated
9600 Great Hills Trail, Suite 300W
Austin, TX 78759

Project Status

Seismic data has been leased and is undergoing reprocessing. Relevant well log data has been identified and loaded into a seismic interpretation software project. Formation surfaces of the Trinity Group have been interpreted in Time z-scale. Geologic background chapter is currently being drafted.

Final Report

  • Due by August 31st, 2024
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