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Geology and Hydrocarbon potential ofthe Beaufort Sea, Alaska, based on geophysical data.

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2008
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Analysis of2D seismic reflection profiles, magnetic anomaly data and four well logs reveals that the continental shelf of the Beaufort Sea is in many ways, a direct geological extension ofthe prolific oil and gas province ofthe North Slope of Alaska. Stratigraphy is divided into four sequences. The organic rich shales are characterized as potential source rocks and the carbonates and marine to non marine sandstones are interpreted to be the reservoir rocks. Structural interpretation has revealed the presence of five structures capable of trapping hydrocarbons. These structures were identified as the Barrow arch, Camden anticline, Dinkum graben, shale diapirs and normal faults. The combination of these structures and stratigraphy offer petroleum exploration companies a promising target for large accumulations of hydrocarbons.
Title: Geology and Hydrocarbon potential ofthe Beaufort Sea, Alaska, based on geophysical data.
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Name(s): Kassarie, Kern
Oleinik, Anton E., Thesis advisor
Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Department of Geosciences
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Date Created: 2008
Date Issued: 2008
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, FL
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 108 p.
Language(s): English
Summary: Analysis of2D seismic reflection profiles, magnetic anomaly data and four well logs reveals that the continental shelf of the Beaufort Sea is in many ways, a direct geological extension ofthe prolific oil and gas province ofthe North Slope of Alaska. Stratigraphy is divided into four sequences. The organic rich shales are characterized as potential source rocks and the carbonates and marine to non marine sandstones are interpreted to be the reservoir rocks. Structural interpretation has revealed the presence of five structures capable of trapping hydrocarbons. These structures were identified as the Barrow arch, Camden anticline, Dinkum graben, shale diapirs and normal faults. The combination of these structures and stratigraphy offer petroleum exploration companies a promising target for large accumulations of hydrocarbons.
Identifier: FA00000778 (IID)
Degree granted: Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2008.
Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Note(s): Includes bibliography.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Subject(s): Geology, Stratigraphic
Beaufort Sea--Environmental conditions
Petroleum industry and trade--Alaska--Beaufort Sea
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