Seismic characterization and origin of clinoforms in lacustrine depositional environments: a case study from the Cretaceous of the South Atlantic

2020 ◽  
pp. SP509-2019-148
Author(s):  
Andrew J. Barnett ◽  
Lucy Fu ◽  
Tolu Rapasi ◽  
Cinzia Scotellaro ◽  
Jaydip Guha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sediment Transport ◽  
Lower Energy ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Depositional Environments ◽  
Longshore Sediment Transport ◽  
Seismic Characterization ◽  
Bona Fide ◽  
Flooding Events ◽  
Gamma Ray Log

AbstractThe lacustrine Itapema Formation in the Santos Basin locally comprises 102 m thick clinoforms identified seismically and corroborated by several well penetrations. Individual clinoforms, as proven by well penetrations, are composed of 102 m thick successions of basinward-dipping molluscan grainstones and rudstones. Manual dip picking of borehole images shows upward-increasing dips consistent with seismic geometries and a predominance of longshore sediment transport. Clinoforms are bound at their top and base by strata with significantly lower dips recognizable on both seismic and borehole images. Elevated gamma-ray log responses together with sidewall core samples indicate that these intervals correspond to more argillaceous facies which are interpreted as lake flooding events. While the existence of bona fide clinoforms is demonstrated by a range of subsurface data, their precise origin remains enigmatic. The majority of the bivalve genera that make up the grain-supported carbonates appear to be infaunal or semi-infaunal. As such the clinoforms represent large bars produced through the re-working of bivalves from lower-energy depositional environments by shore-parallel currents.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF A SEMI-EMPIRICAL LONGSHORE TRANSPORT FORMULATION

2012 ◽  
Vol 1 (33) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Barbaro ◽  
Giuseppe Roberto Tomasicchio ◽  
Giovanni Malara ◽  
Felice D'Alessandro
Keyword(s):  
Sediment Transport ◽  
Transport Rate ◽  
Sediment Transport Rate ◽  
Longshore Sediment Transport ◽  
Longshore Transport ◽  
Semi Empirical

The present paper deals with the determination of longshore sediment transport rate. Specifically, case study of Saline Joniche (Reggio Calabria, Italy, is discussed. This case is of interest because, in this location, an artificial basin was built in the 70’s. After few years, port entrance experienced total obstruction by sand. Actually, the area is abandoned and several projects have been proposed for revitalising port activities. This paper discusses a method for estimating the longshore sediment transport rate at Saline Joniche and complements previous methodology.

scholarly journals Interpretation and Reconstruction of Depositional Environment and Petroleum Source Rock Using Outcrop Gamma-ray Log Spectrometry From the Huai Hin Lat Formation, Thailand

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chawisa Phujareanchaiwon ◽  
Piyaphong Chenrai ◽  
Kasira Laitrakull
Keyword(s):  
Depositional Environment ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Sedimentary Facies ◽  
Depositional Environments ◽  
Turbidity Currents ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Facies Associations ◽  
Mineral Compositions ◽  
Gamma Ray Log ◽  
Low K

Gamma ray logs are most useful in identifying subsurface lithology and interpreting depositional environments. This study highlights the use of outcrop gamma-ray logs along with outcrop observations and total organic carbon (TOC) analysis to provide the stratigraphic framework of the organic-rich rocks of Huai Hin Lat Formation in central Thailand. The study reveals five sedimentary facies including (1) structureless sandstone, (2) structured sandstone, (3) interbedded sandstone and siltstone, (4) interbedded mudstone and siltstone and (5) calcareous mudstone. These facies can be grouped into two facies associations; mudstone-dominated and sandstone-dominated facies associations. The depositional environment was interpreted as lacustrine basin-fill subdivided into deep lacustrine environment and sublacustrine fan associated with the turbidity currents. The total gamma-log characteristics are closely related to the lithologies controlled primarily by clay mineral compositions. Whist, the use of spectral gamma-ray can reveal more details on depositional environments and conditions. In this study, U concentrations is proven to be useful in highlighting organic-rich rocks in low K and Th concentration successions due to its ability to be fixed in clay minerals and organic materials under an anoxic condition. Thus, the U spectral gamma ray is suggested to combine with conventional gamma ray log for depositional environment and recognition of organic-rich rocks.

Longshore sediment transport in the surf zone based on different formulae: a case study along the central west coast of India

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Sanil Kumar ◽  
P. R. Shanas ◽  
G. Udhaba Dora ◽  
Johnson Glejin ◽  
Sajiv Philip
Keyword(s):  
Sediment Transport ◽  
West Coast ◽  
Surf Zone ◽  
West Coast Of India ◽  
Longshore Sediment Transport

Implications of delta retreat on wave propagation and longshore sediment transport - Guadalfeo case study (southern Spain)

2016 ◽  
Vol 382 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael J. Bergillos ◽  
Alejandro López-Ruiz ◽  
Miguel Ortega-Sánchez ◽  
Gerd Masselink ◽  
Miguel A. Losada
Keyword(s):  
Wave Propagation ◽  
Sediment Transport ◽  
Southern Spain ◽  
Longshore Sediment Transport

Electrofacies in gas shale from well log data via cluster analysis: A case study of the Perth Basin, Western Australia

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir Torghabeh ◽  
Reza Rezaee ◽  
Reza Moussavi-Harami ◽  
Biswajeet Pradhan ◽  
Mohammad Kamali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Gas Production ◽  
Sonic Log ◽  
Cost Effective Method ◽  
Distance Data ◽  
Resistivity Log ◽  
Gamma Ray Log

AbstractIdentifying reservoir electrofacies has an important role in determining hydrocarbon bearing intervals. In this study, electrofacies of the Kockatea Formation in the Perth Basin were determined via cluster analysis. In this method, distance data were initially calculated and then connected spatially by using a linkage function. The dendrogram function was used to extract the cluster tree for formations over the study area. Input logs were sonic log (DT), gamma ray log (GR), resistivity log (IND), and spontaneous potential (SP). A total of 30 reservoir electrofacies were identified within this formation. Integrated geochemical and petrophysics data showed that zones with electrofacies 3, 4, 9, and 10 have potential for shale gas production. In addition, the results showed that cluster analysis is a precise, rapid, and cost-effective method for zoning reservoirs and determining electrofacies in hydrocarbon reservoirs.

scholarly journals Geothermal modelling and its application to hydrocarbon generation from agbada formation. a case study of USANi field, Niger delta basin, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Godwin Aigbadon ◽  
Anthony Okoro ◽  
Elesius Akpunonu ◽  
Rosemary Nimnu ◽  
Azuka Ocheli
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Geothermal Gradient ◽  
Hydrocarbon Generation ◽  
Sonic Log ◽  
Resistivity Logs ◽  
Source Rock Evaluation ◽  
Geothermal Model ◽  
Niger Delta Basin ◽  
Gamma Ray Log

The geothermal model was done with the integration of surface. Subsurface temperature's data and formation depth values from suites of well log in the study field. The well comprises Gamma-ray log (GR log), Spontaneous Potential logs (SP log), Resistivity logs, Formationdensity, Neutron log and Sonic log. The suites of welllog within the studied sequences penetrates Agbada and the Benin Formation. The Benin Formation comprises mainly of continental sands, and the Agbada Formation consist of alternating sequence of sand and shales within the study wells. The estimated thickness and temperature values within the study field falls within the range from 1357- 3500m and 101 O C – 120.5 O C with estimated geothermal gradient range of (0.028 - 0.03 O C/100m) in the field. The geo-temperatures results range of 101.60 O C – 119.60 OCat modeled depth of 1357m- 3500m, indicating that the shale sequence at the basal path of the Agbada Formation is thermally matured with sufficient organic matter to generate hydrocarbon in the study field as earlier believe to be immature and cannot generate hydrocarbon. The geothermal model can be applicable to any sedimentary basin in the world. This work is also an important tool in source rock evaluation to compliment petroleum geochemistry and position the hydrocarbon generating window of the study field.

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