Geodynamic and hydrodynamic evolution of the Broad Fourteens Basin and thedevelopment of its petroleum systems: an integrated 2D basin modelling approach
Jm. Verweij et al., Geodynamic and hydrodynamic evolution of the Broad Fourteens Basin and thedevelopment of its petroleum systems: an integrated 2D basin modelling approach, J GEOCHEM E, 69, 2000, pp. 635-639
Results of integrated 2D basin modelling indicate that both sedimentary loa
ding and gas generation play an important role in the overpressure history
of the Broad Fourteens Basin. We analysed the influence of time-dependent p
ermeability of faults on the overpressure history and evolution of petroleu
m systems. We favour time-dependent permeability of faults as the most like
ly option to explain the present-day near-hydrostatic conditions in the bas
in, the known location of oil fields, and the location and characteristics
of the gas occurrences. The model results further show that the difference
in timing of oil charging of the P9 and Q1 Lower Cretaceous oil reservoirs,
explains the observed differences in geochemical composition of the accumu
lated oils. The biodegraded and water-washed nature of the pre-inversion ch
arged Q1 oil reservoir is consistent with the concentrated topography-induc
ed groundwater flow through the Lower Cretaceous reservoir units during the
Late Cretaceous inversion period. Late charging of the oil reservoir in th
e P9 area explains the non-biodegraded character of the accumulated oils. P
resent-day conditions in the Broad Fourteens Basin are near-hydrostatic. In
general, this paper shows that paleohydrodynamic conditions and time-depen
dent permeability of the hydrogeological framework have influenced signific
antly the petroleum systems in the basin. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. Al
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