Publication Name: Central Australian Basins Symposium IV
Authors: Barry E. Bradshaw, Jeremy Iwanec, Anita Doig, Paul C. Strong, Tom Bernecker
Publication Volume: 2
Date Published: August 2024
Number of Pages: 13
https://doi.org/10.36404/OJTN5102
Abstract:
The Permian and Triassic Pedirka and Simpson basins in central Australia have proven petroleum potential with a non-commercial oil discovery in the Poolowanna Trough and several wells showing evidence for residual oil columns. However, these basins remain underexplored with only 42 wells drilled and relatively sparse 2D seismic coverage. Consequently, our knowledge of the structural and stratigraphic framework of the basins continues to grow as new data sets are acquired. Understanding of the area’s resource potential continues to improve as new insights are gained into the presence and effectiveness of the key risk elements (reservoir, seal, hydrocarbon charge and trapping mechanisms) associated with a variety of sub-surface resources.