Year: 2022
- Geology
Stratigraphic Basin Analysis Models
The primary purpose of stratigraphic modeling in sedimentary basins is to predict the distribution of siliciclastic and carbonate lithologies. This…
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Mathematical Basin Analysis Models
Mathematical basin analysis models are mathematical representations of physical processes that occur in sedimentary basins. These models are used to…
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Basin Histories and Properties
Basin histories and properties are the geological characteristics and evolutionary processes that shape sedimentary basins. Understanding the history and properties…
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Prospect Generation
There are two general exploration situations that influence prospect generation. The first situation involves frontier, or less mature basins, where…
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Sedimentary Basin Models
Stratigraphy now incorporates many topics normally assigned to other subdisciplines within the earth sciences, and we are in the midst…
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Maturation Processes
Maturation processes refer to the natural physical and chemical changes that occur in organic matter over time as it is…
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Source Rocks: The Origin of Petroleum
Source rocks are rocks that contain sufficient organic material to create hydrocarbons when subjected to heat and pressure over time.…
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Geodynamic Models
Geodynamic models are process/response models that estimate subsidence and heat flow histories of basins. We use these models to estimate values,…
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Basin Formation Processes
Sedimentary basins form in response to tectonic processes, such as heating events and tectonic loading. These processes control the temporal…
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Basin Analysis and Petroleum Analysis
As we explore for hydrocarbons we must ask ourselves many questions: Are hydrocarbon source rocks present? When were hydrocarbons generated?
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