Comparison of Mississippian Barnett Shale, Northern-Central Texas, USA and Silurian Dadas Formation in Southeast Turkey

► There is great potential for unconventional resources in basins of Turkey. ► Silurian hot shales in MENA region are world-class source rocks. ► There are about 60 wells penetrated Silurian hot shales in the southeast of Turkey. ► All core & cuttings from SE Turkey are analysed for geochemical properties. ► This is the only and first article about the unconventional potential of Turkey.