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Sedimentology of Paralic Reservoirs: Recent Advances
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A. D. Reynolds;
A. D. Reynolds
BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, UK
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M. R. Wells
M. R. Wells
BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, UK
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The Geological Society of London
Volume
444
Copyright:
Gold Open Access: This article is published under the terms of the CC-BY 3.0 license.
ISBN electronic:
9781786203748
Publication date:
January 01, 2017
Paralic reservoirs reflect a range of depositional environments including deltas, shoreline-shelf systems and estuaries. They provide the backbone of production in many mature basins, and contribute significantly to global conventional hydrocarbon production. However, the range of environments, together with relative sea-level and sediment supply changes, result in significant variability in their stratigraphic architecture and sedimentological heterogeneity, which translates into complex patterns of reservoir distribution and production that are challenging to predict, optimize and manage.
This volume presents new research and developments in established approaches to the exploration and production of paralic reservoirs. The 13 papers in the volume are grouped into three thematic sections, which address: the sedimentological characterization of paralic reservoirs using subsurface data; lithological heterogeneity in paralic depositional systems arising from the influence of tidal currents; and paralic reservoir analogue studies of modern sediments and ancient outcrops. The volume demonstrates that heterogeneity in paralic reservoirs is increasingly well understood at all scales, but highlights gaps in our knowledge and areas of current research.
Sedimentology of Paralic Reservoirs: Recent Advances
Author(s): G. J. Hampson, A. D. Reynolds, B. Kostic, M. R. Wells
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP444
ISBN (print): 9781786202741
ISBN (electronic): 9781786203748
Publisher: The Geological Society of London
Published: 2017
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Table of Contents
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Introduction to the sedimentology of paralic reservoirs: recent advancesAuthor(s)Gary J. Hampson;Gary J. Hampson1Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Antony D. Reynolds;Antony D. Reynolds2BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, Sunbury-Upon-Thames, Middlesex TW16 7LN, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Boris Kostic;Boris Kostic3Badley Ashton & Associates, Winceby House, Winceby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6PB, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Martin R. WellsMartin R. Wells2BP Exploration Operating Co. Ltd, Sunbury-Upon-Thames, Middlesex TW16 7LN, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Subsurface characterization of paralic reservoirs
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Paralic reservoirsAuthor(s)Antony D. ReynoldsAntony D. ReynoldsBP Exploration, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 7LN, UK tony.reynolds@bp.comSearch for other works by this author on:
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Stratigraphic architecture of the Knarr Field, Norwegian North Sea: sedimentology and biostratigraphy of an evolving tide- to wave-dominated shoreline systemAuthor(s)James M. Churchill;James M. Churchill1BG Group, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Matthew T. Poole;Matthew T. Poole1BG Group, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Silje S. Skarpeid;Silje S. Skarpeid2BG Norge, Løkkeveien 111, 4007 Stavanger, NorwaySearch for other works by this author on:Matthew I. WakefieldMatthew I. Wakefield1BG Group, Thames Valley Park, Reading, Berkshire RG6 1PT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Challenges in characterizing subsurface paralic reservoir geometries: a detailed case study of the Mungaroo Formation, North West Shelf, AustraliaAuthor(s)G. Heldreich;G. Heldreich1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:J. Redfern;J. Redfern1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:B. Legler;B. Legler2Wintershall Holding GmbH, Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse 160, 34119 Kassel, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:K. Gerdes;K. Gerdes3Shell International E&P, 40 Bank Street, London E14 5NR, UK4Shell Centre for Exploration Geoscience, Applied Geosciences Unit, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14, 4AS, UKSearch for other works by this author on:B. P. J. WilliamsB. P. J. Williams1School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Analysis of floodplain sedimentation, avulsion style and channelized fluvial sandbody distribution in an upper coastal plain reservoir: Middle Jurassic Ness Formation, Brent Field, UK North SeaAuthor(s)Yvette S. Flood;Yvette S. FloodDepartment of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Gary J. HampsonGary J. HampsonDepartment of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tidal heterogeneity in paralic systems
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Deflection of the progradational axis and asymmetry in tidal seaway and strait deltas: insights from two outcrop case studiesAuthor(s)Sergio G. Longhitano;Sergio G. Longhitano1Department of Sciences, University of Basilicata, Potenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Ron J. SteelRon J. Steel2Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin, Texas, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Tidally influenced shoal water delta and estuary in the Middle Jurassic of the Søgne Basin, Norwegian North Sea: sedimentary response to rift initiation and salt tectonicsAuthor(s)Donatella Mellere;Donatella Mellere1Premier-Oil Exploration plc, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Aruna Mannie;Aruna Mannie1Premier-Oil Exploration plc, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Sergio Longhitano;Sergio Longhitano2Universita’ della Basilicata, Department of Sciences, Potenza, ItalySearch for other works by this author on:Mike Mazur;Mike Mazur1Premier-Oil Exploration plc, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:HYELNI KULAUSA;HYELNI KULAUSA1Premier-Oil Exploration plc, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Samme Brough;Samme Brough1Premier-Oil Exploration plc, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:James CottonJames Cotton1Premier-Oil Exploration plc, 23 Lower Belgrave Street, London, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Sedimentology and stratigraphic architecture of a Miocene retrogradational, tide-dominated delta system: Balingian Province, offshore Sarawak, MalaysiaAuthor(s)Meor H. Amir Hassan;Meor H. Amir Hassan1Geology Department, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSearch for other works by this author on:Howard D. Johnson;Howard D. Johnson2Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Peter A. Allison;Peter A. Allison2Department of Earth Science and Engineering, Imperial College London, London SW7 2AZ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Wan H. AbdullahWan H. Abdullah1Geology Department, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Stratigraphic evolution of an estuarine fill succession and the reservoir characterization of inclined heterolithic strata, Cretaceous of southern Utah, USAAuthor(s)Cari L. Johnson;Cari L. Johnson1Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USASearch for other works by this author on:L. Stright;L. Stright2Warner College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USASearch for other works by this author on:R. Purcell;R. Purcell1Department of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USASearch for other works by this author on:P. DurkinP. Durkin3Department of Geoscience, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Recognizing seasonal fluvial influence in ancient tidal depositsAuthor(s)Annalize Q. Mclean;Annalize Q. McleanPetroleum Studies Unit, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and TobagoSearch for other works by this author on:Brent WilsonBrent WilsonPetroleum Studies Unit, Department of Chemical Engineering, University of the West Indies, Trinidad and TobagoSearch for other works by this author on:
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Analogue studies
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Evolution and architectural styles of a forced-regressive Holocene delta and megafan, Mitchell River, Gulf of Carpentaria, AustraliaAuthor(s)T. I. Lane;T. I. Lane1Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:R. A. Nanson;R. A. Nanson1Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:B. K. Vakarelov;B. K. Vakarelov1Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:R. B. Ainsworth;R. B. Ainsworth1Australian School of Petroleum, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, AustraliaSearch for other works by this author on:S. E. DashtgardS. E. Dashtgard2Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada V5A 1S6Search for other works by this author on:
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Transgressive successions of the Mahakam Delta Province, IndonesiaAuthor(s)Joseph J. Lambiase;Joseph J. Lambiase1Petroleum Geoscience Programme, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandSearch for other works by this author on:Ridha S. Riadi;Ridha S. Riadi1Petroleum Geoscience Programme, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand2Present address: VICO Indonesia, Jakarta, IndonesiaSearch for other works by this author on:Nadia Nirsal;Nadia Nirsal1Petroleum Geoscience Programme, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand3Present address: Mubadala Petroleum, Jakarta, IndonesiaSearch for other works by this author on:Salahuddin HuseinSalahuddin Husein4Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, IndonesiaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Time–space variability of paralic strata deposited in a high accommodation, high sediment supply setting: example from the Cretaceous of UtahAuthor(s)Julia S. Mulhern;Julia S. MulhernDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, 115 S 1460 E, FASB 383, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USASearch for other works by this author on:Cari L. JohnsonCari L. JohnsonDepartment of Geology and Geophysics, University of Utah, 115 S 1460 E, FASB 383, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USASearch for other works by this author on:
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Anatomy of a mixed-influence shelf edge delta, Karoo Basin, South AfricaAuthor(s)Luz E. Gomis-Cartesio;Luz E. Gomis-Cartesio1Stratigraphy Group, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Miquel Poyatos-Moré;Miquel Poyatos-Moré1Stratigraphy Group, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Stephen S. Flint;Stephen S. Flint1Stratigraphy Group, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:David M. Hodgson;David M. Hodgson2Stratigraphy Group, School of Earth and Environment, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Rufus L. Brunt;Rufus L. Brunt1Stratigraphy Group, School of Earth, Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Henry Dev. WickensHenry Dev. Wickens3Geo-Routes Petroleum, 37 Zevendal Road, Kuils River 7580, South AfricaSearch for other works by this author on:
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