Publication Name: Eastern Australian Basins Symposium III (EABS 2008)
Authors: E.M. Alexander
Date Published: September 2008
Number of Pages: 6
Abstract:
The Carboniferous–Triassic Cooper Basin and overlying Jurassic–Cretaceous Eromanga Basin remain Australia’s largest and most mature onshore hydrocarbon province (Fig. 1), supplying major southeastern Australian gas markets for almost 40 years and producing oil for over 26 years. Systematic data acquisition commenced over 50 years ago, including regional seismic surveys, gravity and aeromagnetic surveys, regional mapping and stratigraphic drilling. These programs were carried out by governments and service companies like Reg Sprigg’s Geosurveys, and by exploration companies such as Santos Limited.