Knowledge of the principles and methods of petroleum sedimentology is essential for oil and gas exploration and exploitation. This book is designed as an introductory text for students in petroleum geology and applied sedimentology as well as a useful companion for advanced technicians, explorationists, geophysicists and petroleum engineers. Source rock, lithology and type of trap define the quality of a hydrocarbon accumulation. This interrelationship is exemplified by seven case histories worldwide (NW Europe, Saudi Arabia, U.S.A., Mexico, CIS, China). Moreover, successful exploitation and enhanced oil recovery often depend on an adequate knowledge of the sedimentology of a reservoir. Photographs illustrate macroscopic and microscopic aspects of source rocks as well as reservoir sandstones and limestones that are most important for hydrocarbon exploration. A comprehensive list of references encourages further study.
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Sedimentological Investigations
Chapter 3 : Sedimentology of Rocks Important to Hydrocarbon Exploration
Chapter 4 : Applied Petroleum Sedimentology
Chapter 5 : Future Trends in Petroleum Sedimentology
Photoplates
References
Subject Index
Geographical Index
Author Index
