USGS Uncovers Vast Recoverable Oil and Gas Reserves in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado

Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System Holds Promise for Boosting U.S. Energy Independence

A recent federal evaluation conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), as announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior, has revealed substantial untapped oil and gas reserves that are technically recoverable across regions in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado. This discovery, centered in the Mowry Composite Total Petroleum System (TPS), highlights the potential to significantly enhance the nation’s energy reserves.

The Mowry Composite TPS primarily spans southwestern Wyoming, with additional extensions into limited areas of northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado. These newly identified resources could play a pivotal role in advancing domestic energy production, supporting the Trump administration’s broader objectives to expand exploration, drilling, and extraction activities on federal lands. By leveraging these reserves, the U.S. could strengthen its energy independence while addressing growing demands for reliable and accessible energy sources. The findings underscore the strategic importance of continued geological assessments to unlock the full potential of the nation’s natural resources.

This story originally appeared on Reuters