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[[file:evaluating-top-and-fault-seal_fig10-10.png|thumb|{{figure number|1}}See text for explanation.]]

[[file:evaluating-top-and-fault-seal_fig10-10.png|thumb|{{figure number|1}}See text for explanation.]]

An FPLP is a type of fault-dependent leak point in which the hydrocarbon contact coincides with the intersection of the fault plane and the top of the reservoir. As shown in [[:[file:evaluating-top-and-fault-seal_fig10-10.png|Figure 1]], an FPLP limits the hydrocarbon to the structurally independent closure. The lack of hydrocarbons in contact with the fault plane implies leakage has occurred vertically along the fault.<ref name=ch10r76>Smith, D., A., 1966, Theoretical considerations of sealing and non-sealing faults: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 50, no. 2, p. 363–374.</ref><ref name=ch10r3>Allard, D., M., 1993, Fault leak controlled trap fill, rift basin examples (abs.), in Ebanks, J., Kaldi, J., Vavra, C., eds., Seals and Traps: A Multidisciplinary Approach: AAPG Hedberg conference, Crested Butte, Colorado, June 21–23.</ref><ref name=ch10r34>Harding, T., P., Tuminas, A., C., 1988, Interpretation of footwall (lowside) fault traps sealed by reverse faults and convergent wrench faults: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 72, no. 7, p. 738–757.</ref>

An FPLP is a type of fault-dependent leak point in which the hydrocarbon contact coincides with the intersection of the fault plane and the top of the reservoir. As shown in [[:[file:evaluating-top-and-fault-seal_fig10-10.png|Figure 1]], an FPLP limits the hydrocarbon to the structurally independent closure. The lack of hydrocarbons in contact with the fault plane implies leakage has occurred vertically along the fault.<ref name=ch10r76>Smith, D., A., 1966, [http://archives.datapages.com/data/bulletns/1965-67/data/pg/0050/0002/0350/0363.htm Theoretical considerations of sealing and non-sealing faults]: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 50, no. 2, p. 363–374.</ref><ref name=ch10r3>Allard, D., M., 1993, Fault leak controlled trap fill, rift basin examples (abs.), in Ebanks, J., Kaldi, J., Vavra, C., eds., Seals and Traps: A Multidisciplinary Approach: AAPG Hedberg conference, Crested Butte, Colorado, June 21–23.</ref><ref name=ch10r34>Harding, T., P., Tuminas, A., C., 1988, Interpretation of footwall (lowside) fault traps sealed by reverse faults and convergent wrench faults: AAPG Bulletin, vol. 72, no. 7, p. 738–757.</ref>

The ability to predict leakage is important in prospect assessment. An FPLP limits the hydrocarbon volume. Where no independent closure exists, prospects may be completely emptied by dip leakage.

The ability to predict leakage is important in prospect assessment. An FPLP limits the hydrocarbon volume. Where no independent closure exists, prospects may be completely emptied by dip leakage.