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Figure 2. Map showing the Bradford-Venango-Elk (BVE) tight gas play (inset) and the

distribution of all BVE wells in Indiana County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Yellow squares

represent well locations examined for materials used. Red squares represent all wells that

have available production records. The black squares represent all wells BVE play wells

drilled in Indiana County.

Figure 3. Depth-distribution of BVE wells. Elevation is that above sea level. Data are from

the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (PADCNR). Wells

have been drilled to other formations but 97% have been drilled to the depths of the

Bradford, Venango, and Elk Formations.

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