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| author = R.A. Nelson, T.L. Patton, S. Serra | | author = R.A. Nelson, T.L. Patton, S. Serra | ||
| link = http://archives.datapages.com/data/specpubs/beaumont/ch20/ch20.htm | | link = http://archives.datapages.com/data/specpubs/beaumont/ch20/ch20.htm | ||
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==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
| − | Certain [[structural domains]] or specific portions of those domains provide the greatest opportunities for exploration success. Those areas are called '''prospective structural fairways'''. In a prospective structural fairway, the structural history, [[trap]] configuration, and major elements of the hydrocarbon system combine to present a likely scenario for an economic accumulation of hydrocarbons. | + | Certain [[structural domains]] or specific portions of those domains provide the greatest opportunities for exploration success. Those areas are called '''prospective structural fairways'''. In a prospective structural fairway, the structural history, [[trap]] configuration, and major elements of the hydrocarbon system combine to present a likely scenario for an economic [[accumulation]] of hydrocarbons. |
Important considerations in identifying a prospective structural fairway are as follows: | Important considerations in identifying a prospective structural fairway are as follows: | ||
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* Trap evolution and timing | * Trap evolution and timing | ||
* Presence of [[Source rock|source]] and reservoir facies | * Presence of [[Source rock|source]] and reservoir facies | ||
| − | * Timing of hydrocarbon generation and [[migration]] | + | * Timing of [[Petroleum generation|hydrocarbon generation]] and [[migration]] |
==Assessing fairway prospectivity== | ==Assessing fairway prospectivity== | ||
The above considerations and their interdependencies, along with the following data sources, help us assess which structural fairways might be prospective: | The above considerations and their interdependencies, along with the following data sources, help us assess which structural fairways might be prospective: | ||
| − | * Regional geologic data (tops, cross | + | * Regional geologic data (tops, [[cross section]]s, maps) |
* Natural and productive analogs of structures | * Natural and productive analogs of structures | ||
* Reconnaissance [[seismic data]] | * Reconnaissance [[seismic data]] | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Structural exploration workflow]] |
* [[Tectonic setting]] | * [[Tectonic setting]] | ||
* [[Structural domains]] | * [[Structural domains]] | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Structural lead and prospect delineation]] |
* [[Structural exploration:location selection]] | * [[Structural exploration:location selection]] | ||
| + | * [[Structural maps and cross sections]] | ||
| + | * [[Regional maps and cross sections]] | ||
| + | * [[Cross section]] | ||
* [[Structural exploration: thrust belt example]] | * [[Structural exploration: thrust belt example]] | ||
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[[Category:Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps]] | [[Category:Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps]] | ||
[[Category:Exploring for structural traps]] | [[Category:Exploring for structural traps]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:50, 3 February 2022
| Exploring for Oil and Gas Traps | |
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| Series | Treatise in Petroleum Geology |
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| Part | Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps |
| Chapter | Exploring for structural traps |
| Author | R.A. Nelson, T.L. Patton, S. Serra |
| Link | Web page |
| Store | AAPG Store |
Definition
Certain structural domains or specific portions of those domains provide the greatest opportunities for exploration success. Those areas are called prospective structural fairways. In a prospective structural fairway, the structural history, trap configuration, and major elements of the hydrocarbon system combine to present a likely scenario for an economic accumulation of hydrocarbons.
Important considerations in identifying a prospective structural fairway are as follows:
- Structural style
- Tectonic overburden or denudation
- Trap evolution and timing
- Presence of source and reservoir facies
- Timing of hydrocarbon generation and migration
Assessing fairway prospectivity
The above considerations and their interdependencies, along with the following data sources, help us assess which structural fairways might be prospective:
- Regional geologic data (tops, cross sections, maps)
- Natural and productive analogs of structures
- Reconnaissance seismic data
- Potential fields
- Remote sensing data (satellite and air photo)
- Surface geologic data
- Fabric analysis
- Tectonic subsidence analysis
- Surveys for remote detection of hydrocarbons
If the structural fairway has most, if not all, of the major components needed for a viable hydrocarbon system, the next step is to identify structural leads and convert these to prospects.
See also
- Structural exploration workflow
- Tectonic setting
- Structural domains
- Structural lead and prospect delineation
- Structural exploration:location selection
- Structural maps and cross sections
- Regional maps and cross sections
- Cross section
- Structural exploration: thrust belt example
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