The Barnett Shale gas play refers to an extensive gas development project covering portions of at least 18 counties1 in the northeast portion of the Bend arch Fort Worth Basin in Texas. Production occurs from organic rich shales of the Mississippian aged Barnett shale. The Newark East field is the field designation established by the Texas Railroad Commission for productive portions of the Barnett Shale Play area. | The Barnett Shale gas play refers to an extensive gas development project covering portions of at least 18 counties1 in the northeast portion of the Bend arch Fort Worth Basin in Texas. Production occurs from organic rich shales of the Mississippian aged Barnett shale. The Newark East field is the field designation established by the Texas Railroad Commission for productive portions of the Barnett Shale Play area. |