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The AAPG/Datapages Combined Publications Database
Houston Geological Society Bulletin
Abstract
Abstract: Integrated Disciplines in
Petroleum Exploration
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Modern petroleum exploration for major reserves requires
the integration of many scientific disciplines. In addition to the
basic geological subjects studied at universities, the explorationist
must make use of geophysics, micropaleontology, and
E-log analysis. Very few, if any, explorationists can qualify as
experts in all of these fields. However, it is necessary that they
be familiar with what can be accomplished by utilizing the
combined contributions of experts in these individual disciplines. Abundant and abrupt facies changes, growth and
postdepositional faulting, and precise correlations (based on a
combination of micropaleontology and E-logs) collectively,
require the expertise of a team of specialists. This is true both
onshore and offshore. Typical examples are taken from the
Tertiary of the Gulf Coast, Nigeria, and South Africa where all
of these variables are abundantly present. Examples range
from the marginal-marine deltaic and inter-deltaic to neritic,
bathyal, and abyssal depositional environments.
A model organizational chart is presented which can be
modified to fit any stratigraphic-structural situation. End_of_Record - Last_Page 2---------------