Development of a Sequence Stratigraphic Framework for an Upper Carboniferous Basin - New Concepts using Spectral Gamma-Ray Response and Palynology: ABSTRACT

AAPG Bulletin ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 79 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Sarah, Duncan McLean, David Oliv
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Upper Carboniferous ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework

Sequence stratigraphic principles applied to the analysis of borehole microseismic data

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. SG15-SG23
Author(s):  
Carlos Cabarcas ◽  
Roger Slatt
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Fracturing ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Sensor Arrays ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Field Development ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
Microseismic Data ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Triple Array ◽  
Stacking Patterns

Based on a sequence stratigraphic framework developed using gamma ray stacking patterns, we have identified brittle-ductile couplets, which allow us to better interpret the microseismic response recorded during a single-stage hydraulic fracture stimulation treatment monitored from three strategically located observation wells. We have analyzed and compared hydraulic fracturing results inferred by individual processing of microseismic data acquired from horizontal and vertical sensor arrays, as well as the results from simultaneously processing the signals recorded by all three sensors. Ultimately, we have decided in favor of the triple array simultaneous solution as the most useful data set to interpret the stimulation treatment due to the location of the microseismic events coupled with the theoretical expectation from our sequence stratigraphic framework. The final data set has not only allowed us to better interpret the hydraulic fracturing results, but also helped us improve recommendations in support of the field development campaign.

scholarly journals Lithofacies and sequence stratigraphic framework of the Kockatea Shale, Dandaragan Trough, Perth Basin

2013 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanieh Jafary Dargahi ◽  
Reza Rezaee
Keyword(s):  
Shale Gas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Energy Levels ◽  
Tectonic Activity ◽  
Aqueous Environment ◽  
Sea Level Changes ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Gas Potential

Initial studies affirm large-scale shale-gas potential for the Permo-Triassic intervals of the Perth Basin. The Dandaragan Trough, as a major depocentre in the basin and with the highest number of wells intersecting these intervals, has possibly the greatest shale-gas potential in the area. The primary self-contained shale-gas system proposed for the Dandaragan Trough is in the basal Kockatea Shale (Hovea Member), which was deposited during the Late Permian-Early Triassic. Seven lithofacies have been identified in a continuous 35 m core from the Hovea Member of the Kockatea Shale at Redback–2. Among recognised lithofacies, besides siliceous mudstone, which contains clastic particles, most are representative of deposition in a shallow marine environment with different energy levels. Bioturbated lithofacies reveal deposition in a higher-energy environment compared with the other lithofacies. The sequence stratigraphic framework of the Hovea Member is established based on diagnosis of the lithofacies, cyclical stacking patterns, transgressive surfaces of erosion (TSE), and condensed sections (CSs). The framework supports deposition mainly in an aqueous environment with rare regressions. Periodic tectonic activity can be revealed in high-frequency relative sea-level changes during Hovea Member deposition. Gamma ray (GR) log analysis indicates that the highest GR peak is related to black-shale lithofacies with 1.75% TOC content. The greatest amounts of TOC, however, exist in the fossiliferous mudstone and pyritic mudstone lithofacies. A north–south GR correlation of the Hovea Member shows nearly the same lithological distribution throughout the trough despite its thinning in various areas.

scholarly journals Facies and stratigraphic framework of a Khuff outcrop equivalent: Saiq and Mahil formations, Al Jabal al-Akhdar, Sultanate of Oman

GeoArabia ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 91-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bastian Koehrer ◽  
Michael Zeller ◽  
Thomas Aigner ◽  
Michael Poeppelreiter ◽  
Paul Milroy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Lower Triassic ◽  
Distal Portion ◽  
Marine Fauna ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
Stratigraphic Analysis ◽  
Oman Mountains ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Al Jabal Al Akhdar ◽  
Fifth Order

ABSTRACT The Middle Permian to Lower Triassic Khuff Formation is one of the most important reservoir intervals in the Middle East. This study presents a sequence stratigraphic analysis of the Khuff Formation of a well-exposed outcrop in the Oman Mountains, which may provide a reference section for correlations across the entire Middle East. On the Saiq Plateau of the Al Jabal al-Akhdar, the Permian Upper Saiq Formation is time-equivalent to the Lower and Middle Khuff Formation (K5–K3 reservoir units in Oman). The Permian section is dominated by graded skeletal and peloidal packstones and cross-bedded grainstones with a diverse marine fauna. The Lower Mahil Member (Induan Stage), time-equivalent to the Upper Khuff Formation (K2–K1 reservoir units in Oman), is dominated by grainstones composed of microbially-coated intra-clasts and ooids. In general, the studied outcrop is characterized by a very high percentage of grain-dominated textures representing storm-dominated shoal to foreshoal deposits of a paleogeographically more distal portion of the Khuff carbonate ramp. A sequence-stratigraphic analysis was carried out by integrating lithostratigraphic marker beds, facies cycles, bio- and chemostratigraphy. The investigated outcrop section was subdivided into six third-order sequences, named KS 6 to KS 1. KS 6–KS 5 are interpreted to correspond to the Murgabian to Midian (ca. Wordian to Capitanian) stages. KS 4-Lower KS 2 correspond to the Dzhulfian (Wuchiapingian) to Dorashamian (Changhsingian) stages. Upper KS 2–KS 1 represent the Triassic Induan stage. Each of the six sequences was further subdivided into fourth-order cycle sets and fifth-order cycles. The documentation of this outcrop may contribute to a better regional understanding of the Khuff Formation on the Arabian Platform.

scholarly journals Sequence Stratigraphy of Well DX, Gongola Sub-Basin, Upper Benue Trough, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 1855-1860
Author(s):  
F.O. Amiewalan ◽  
E.O. Bamigboye
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Depositional Sequence ◽  
Benue Trough ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
Surface System ◽  
Sequence Boundaries ◽  
System Tracts ◽  
Maximum Flooding Surface ◽  
Gamma Ray Log

: Biostratigraphic study of Well DX has yielded Cretaceous miospores and dinoflagellates cysts which heightened the recognition of sequence boundaries (SB), Maximum Flooding Surfaces (MFS) and associated Systems Tracts. Five maximum flooding surfaces between 95.6 Ma and 89.0 Ma, four sequence boundaries between 96.4 Ma and 93.0 Ma and threedepositional sequences were identified with varying average thicknesses of sediments interpreted from the gamma ray log and biostratigraphic data. The threedepositional sequences interpreted are -depositional sequence I (96.4 Ma - 95.4 Ma) (8240 ft. - 8120 ft.), depositional sequence II (95.4 Ma - 94.0 Ma) (8120 ft. - 7850 ft.) and depositionalsequence III (94.0 Ma - 93.0 Ma) (7850 ft. - 7550 ft.). All the depositional sequences fall within the third order cycle. The age of the well was attempted based on the presence of some selected marker fossils - Ephedripites spp., Classopollis spp., Spiniferites spp., Cyclonephelium distinctum, Cyclonephelium vannophorum, Subtilisphaera spp., Eucomiidites spp., Triorites africaensis, Odontochitina costata and Droseridites senonicus recovered from the studied intervals and was dated Albian - Santonian. The Sequence stratigraphic interpretations are useful in further deepening the knowledge of thesubsurface geology of the studiedwell in Gongola Sub Basin, Upper Benue Trough of Nigeria.Keywords: Sequence Boundary, Maximum Flooding Surface, System tracts, Depositional sequence

scholarly journals A New Sequence Stratigraphic Framework of Terrestrial Fluvial

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhipeng Lin ◽  
Le Chen ◽  
Jingfu Shan ◽  
Tan Zhang ◽  
Qianjun Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Deposition Process ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Fluvial System ◽  
Fluvial Systems ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
Meandering River ◽  
River Types ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Different Characteristics ◽  
System Tract

Currently, the recognition and research on the classification of fluvial types mainly focus on the description and results of a series of indicators, such as the plane shape and sediment characteristics. However, there is limited literacy about how to demonstrate the fluvial types from the depositional process, especially less on sequence model of inland fluvial. Thus, this paper aims o propose a new kind of sequence stratigraphic framework, which is able to reflect the fluvial processes under the perspective of sequence stratigraphy. Accordingly, we use the principle of concrete analysis for concrete problems by comprehensively summing up the previous classification schemes of river types. With the research method of sedimentation process, new fluvial systems tracts for fluvial are presented here, including four parts: low fluvial system tract (LFST), advancing fluvial system tract (AFST), flooding fluvial system tract (FFST), receding fluvial system tract (RFST). Moreover, these could be applied to tackle the problem of the traditional division of fluvial. Various rivers have the different characteristics of systems tracts, then this may play a vital role in the discrimination of meandering river, braided river, anastomosing river and branched river. This study embodies the philosophical thought of Process Sedimentology and may contribute to revealing the deposition process of the fluvial system more profoundly from the aspect of genetic mechanism and evolution course. Most importantly, the fluvial classification system is definitely improved from the description stage to a complete rational stage.

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