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Austin Chalk

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Austin Chalk Well Completion Trend

Austin Chalk Rig Data: July 30, 2026

Austin Chalk Overview

The Austin Chalk is an upper Cretaceous geologic formation in the Gulf Coast region of the United States. It is named after type section outcrops near Austin, Texas. The formation is made up of chalk and marl.

The Austin Chalk is producing natural gas and oil. Companies drilling the Austin Chalk are having huge success. Additionally, they are finding other oil & natural gas rich zones, such as the Eagle Ford Shale.

Austin Chalk lies above…