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The Cow Head Allochthon shales measure an excellant 10% TOC. The Table Head source rock has a very good 2% TOC, but is just 20 meters thick.

The St. George carbonates measure up to 20% porosity. They are of the same age and quality as the Pan Handle's Ellenburger. The largely carbonate banks need to be folded by or over thrust faults and fed by the deeper water shales in the oil maturation window. This geological juxtaposition occurs over a wide swath, at varying quality.

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