Publication Name: Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference 2018
Authors: Adam Bailey, Paul Henson
Date Published: February 2018
Number of Pages: 6
Abstract:
The Canning Basin of Western Australia has recently become a site of interest for unconventional hydrocarbons, with several formations within deeper basin depocentres being investigated for resources. Modern petroleum resource evaluation is generally dependent on an understanding of both local and regional stresses, as well as the geomechanical properties of reservoir units. Presently, there are significant gaps in our understanding of these factors within the Canning Basin. This study is part of a greater effort from Geoscience Australia to understand the present-day stress field of northern Australia.