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In the northern Gulf of Mexico, the understanding of minibasins—achieved through the integration of [[Depositional sequence|stratigraphic]], [[Structural maps and cross sections|structural]], [[Biostratigraphic correlation and age determination|biostratigraphic]], and [[Geochemistry|geochemical]] data—is the critical scale of basin analysis for [[petroleum system]] identification and prospect evaluation. [[Petroleum system]] analysis is the identification of the origin of the entrapped oil and the reconstruction of the [[Hydrocarbon generation|generation]]-[[migration]]-[[Trap|entrapment]] history. This information provides a template for further exploration for subtle traps along the [[migration]] avenue. | In the northern Gulf of Mexico, the understanding of minibasins—achieved through the integration of [[Depositional sequence|stratigraphic]], [[Structural maps and cross sections|structural]], [[Biostratigraphic correlation and age determination|biostratigraphic]], and [[Geochemistry|geochemical]] data—is the critical scale of basin analysis for [[petroleum system]] identification and prospect evaluation. [[Petroleum system]] analysis is the identification of the origin of the entrapped oil and the reconstruction of the [[Hydrocarbon generation|generation]]-[[migration]]-[[Trap|entrapment]] history. This information provides a template for further exploration for subtle traps along the [[migration]] avenue. | ||
− | Minibasins are a critical scale for Gulf of Mexico [[petroleum systems]] evaluation. Basins of other tectonic styles differ, requiring a somewhat different approach to petroleum systems analysis. For example, stratigraphic entrapment along [[foreland basin]] limbs adjacent to [[foredeep]] [[Calculating charge volume|hydrocarbon charge]] areas is an important aspect of foreland basins:<ref name=ch04r60>MacQueen, R., W., Leckie, D., A., eds., 1992, Foreland Basins and Fold Belts | + | Minibasins are a critical scale for Gulf of Mexico [[petroleum systems]] evaluation. Basins of other tectonic styles differ, requiring a somewhat different approach to petroleum systems analysis. For example, stratigraphic entrapment along [[foreland basin]] limbs adjacent to [[foredeep]] [[Calculating charge volume|hydrocarbon charge]] areas is an important aspect of foreland basins:<ref name=ch04r60>MacQueen, R., W., Leckie, D., A., eds., 1992, Foreland Basins and Fold Belts: [http://store.aapg.org/detail.aspx?id=143 AAPG Memoir 55], 460 p.</ref><ref name=ch04r104>Van Wagoner, J., C., Bertram, G., T., eds., 1995, Sequence stratigraphy of Foreland Basin Deposits: [http://store.aapg.org/detail.aspx?id=146 AAPG Memoir 64], 487 p.</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== |
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Exploring for Oil and Gas Traps | |
Series | Treatise in Petroleum Geology |
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Part | Critical elements of the petroleum system |
Chapter | Sedimentary basin analysis |
Author | John M. Armentrout |
Link | Web page |
Store | AAPG Store |
In the northern Gulf of Mexico, the understanding of minibasins—achieved through the integration of stratigraphic, structural, biostratigraphic, and geochemical data—is the critical scale of basin analysis for petroleum system identification and prospect evaluation. Petroleum system analysis is the identification of the origin of the entrapped oil and the reconstruction of the generation-migration-entrapment history. This information provides a template for further exploration for subtle traps along the migration avenue.
Minibasins are a critical scale for Gulf of Mexico petroleum systems evaluation. Basins of other tectonic styles differ, requiring a somewhat different approach to petroleum systems analysis. For example, stratigraphic entrapment along foreland basin limbs adjacent to foredeep hydrocarbon charge areas is an important aspect of foreland basins:[1][2]
See also
References
- ↑ MacQueen, R., W., Leckie, D., A., eds., 1992, Foreland Basins and Fold Belts: AAPG Memoir 55, 460 p.
- ↑ Van Wagoner, J., C., Bertram, G., T., eds., 1995, Sequence stratigraphy of Foreland Basin Deposits: AAPG Memoir 64, 487 p.