SEPTEMBER 2026 LUNCHEON MEETING
Carl Gray
presents:
Observations in Conventional Woodbine Exploration in the East Texas Basin
11:30 AM Wednesday, September 16, 2026
at Willow Brook Country Club
3205 W Erwin St.
Tyler, TX 75702
Cost: $25 if you RSVP
$30 at the door if you do NOT reserve
Abstract
Since the discovery of oil at the giant (5.4+ BBO) East Texas oilfield nearly 95 years ago, the Woodbine sand play has been an eagerly pursued exploration target. The productive interval is a world class reservoir possessing fantastic porosity (>25%), darcy-class permeability and a strong water drive resulting in a tremendous recovery factor. The Woodbine has been, and still is, a prized target for which to explore. Virtually all of the larger structural features and fault blocks have been tested for Woodbine accumulations and many lessons have been learned from the frequent failures. This talk aims to highlight some important observations and pitfalls in the exploration for conventional Woodbine targets in the East Texas Basin.
Biography
BS - Geology from Texas A&M - Commerce.
Worked entire career in Tyler including 3 years of wellsite geology / mudlogging, 6 years with FINA, and 13 years with Enron Oil & Gas / EOG Resources.
Went independent in 2003 generating exploration prospects on retainers with several different companies.
Most of career spent exploring the Gulf Coast, particularly in E.Tx and MS salt basins.
Semi-retired in 2022 and currently generating and selling ETx exploration prospects.