Wilcox Formation

The Wilcox Formation is a geologic formation in Tennessee. It preserves fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.

Wilcox Formation
Stratigraphic range: Paleogene
TypeFormation
Location
RegionIllinois and Tennessee
Country United States
Wilcox Formation stratigraphic column in Texas

The first hydrocarbon discover in the formation occurred in 1928, onshore Texas. Subsequent field discoveries included the Seven Sisters Field, the Fandando Field , and in 1940 the Sheridan Field in Colorado County, Texas. Notable offshore discoveries within the formation include BAHA No. 2, and in 2004, the giant Jack Field.[1][2][3]

See also

References

  1. Snedden, John; Galloway, William; Phillips, Marcie; Weimer, Paul. "The Paleogene (Wilcox) Deepwater Play". AAPG Explorer. AAPG. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  2. Meyer, Dave; Zarra, Larry; Rains, David; Meltz, Bob; Hall, Tom. "Emergence of the Lower Tertiary Wilcox Trend in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico". AAPG Explorer. AAPG. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
  3. Lofton, Coleman. "Sheridan Field, Colorado County, Texas". Datapages. AAPG. Retrieved 14 May 2020.


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