Research Program Profiles

Geohazard studies at the Bureau's Near Surface Observatory employ multiple remote sensing, geophysical, and geological approaches to better understand sinkhole collapse and ongoing subsidence

The Bureau’s Center for Energy Economics (CEE) conducts research on upstream oil and gas economics, incorporating analysis and monitoring of operating companies to better understand the opportunities and challenges associated with oil and gas exploration and production in the United States and worldwide.

The Bureau of Economic Geology’s multidisciplinary Shale Production and Reserve Study seeks to answer critical questions about the future production and economic impact of shale resources in the U.S.

Dr. Tip Meckel and the team from the Gulf Coast Carbon Center search for offshore subsurface storage solutions to enable meaningful and rapid reductions in atmospheric CO2 emissions.