DFW Airport Flying Higher from the Barnett Shale
DFW Airport just happens to have a very fortunate location: it sits above the Barnett Shale, a mineral formation deep beneath North Texas. Covering thousands of square miles and resting a half-mile underground, the Barnett Shale is among the nation's richest deposits of efficient, clean-burning natural gas.
DFW was already a vital economic engine for North Texas - and with more than 18,000 acres of land and minerals, it is also a major force in what some call the energy boom of our generation.
Thanks to its resources and expertise, Chesapeake Energy was chosen to partner with DFW, and was able to commence drilling its first DFW wells in May 2007, nearly one year ahead of schedule. This brings the advantages of this important energy source to the surface even sooner - along with millions of dollars in economic development, including increased tax revenue, new jobs and strong business growth. Together, Chesapeake and DFW are making history, helping fuel North Texas' future.Go to Top
DFW Seismic Testing:
Seisimic testing was conducted at DFW Airport before natural gas drilling began. While this common method identifies underground accumulations of oil or natural gas by sending and recording the return of sound waves, it had never before been conducted at an international airport. The testing went off without a hitch and was deemed a success by DFW Airport in a letter to Chesapeake. Click here to read the letter.
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DFW Airport's first well:
Click on the image below to watch a time-lapse video of the first well developed at the
DFW Airport.
Last updated 12-03-08