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The Geological Evolution of the Canning Basin – Implication for Petroleum Exploration
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: S.A. Brown, I.M. Boserio, K.S. Jackson and K.W. Spence
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
The northern Canning Basin contains a large northwest-trending rift, the Fitzroy Graben, which is flanked by down-faulted and tilted basement blocks. The rift is bounded on its southern margin by the remnants of a pre-rift arch of shallow basement. T...
The Stratigraphy, Palaeogeography and Petroleum Potential of the Lower to lower Upper Devonian Sequence in the Canning Basin
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: P.R. Lehmann
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Devonian reefs provided much of the early incentive to Canning Basin explorers. Extensive studies of the Devonian Reef Complex in outcrop, related by analogy to the very productive time equivalent reefs in Canada produced great expectations for the r...
Evidence for Post-Permian Epeirogenic Uplift in the Canning Basin from Vitrinite Reflectance Data
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: E.L. Horstman
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Vitrinite reflectance data can be used to determine the original depth of burial in an uplifted and exhumed section. With sufficient density of well data, a projection. of the existing vitrinite reflectance data to an original,
now eroded, surface ca...
Development of Exploration Philosophies in the Onshore Canning Basin and the Need for a Pragmatic Approach
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: M.A. Reynolds and A.J. Flavelle
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
This paper reviews the progress in development of geological ideas in the search for petroleum since the discovery of traces of oil in the Canning Basin in 1919, and the various factors which have influenced exploration
since then.
The introduction o...
The Gravity Field of the Canning Basin
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Vadim Anfiloff
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Gravity exploration in the Canning Basin began in 1953 and resulted in large concentrations of detailed traverses in some areas. BMR helicopter reconnaissance surveys began in 1960, and marine surveys were carried out in 1968. The quality of the cove...
Interpretation of Additional Conodont Colour Alteration Data and the Thermal Maturation and Geothermal History of the Canning Basin, Western Australia
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Robert S, Nicoll and John D. Gorter
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Examination of conodont colour alteration (CAl) in samples from 59 petroleum exploration wells and extensive
outcrop collections along the northern margin of the Lennard Shelf forms the basis for a study of the thermal maturation and geothermal histo...
Significance of Airborne Magnetic and Gamma Spectrometric Anomalies over the Eastern Margin of the Canning Basin
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: D.H. Tucker, M. Bacchin and R. Almond
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
The BMR 1980 regional airborne survey used 1500m line spacing and 150m continuous ground clearance and
provides new detail of both short and long wavelength magnetic anomalies, not evident in earlier wide line spacing constant altitude surveys over t...
Palynostratigraphy of the Late Carboniferous Sequence, Canning Basin, W.A.
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Gary D. Powis
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Six palynological assemblages from Namurian to Early Permian strata are briefly described together with their relative stratigraphic positions. They include a new Westphalian assemblage, the Diatomozonotriletes birkheadensis Assemblage whose nominate...
The Canning Basin, W.A. – An Introduction
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: P.G. Purcell
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
The onshore Canning Basin in north Western Australia covers an area of over 400,000 sq. km and contains over 10,000 m of mainly Palaeozoic sediments. The main basin elements trend NW /SE and extend into the offshore area where they are buried beneath...
Conodont Studies in the Canning Basin – A Review and Update
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Robert S. Nicoll
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Conodonts have been recovered from all marine sedimentary sequences in the Canning Basin from the
Ordovician to the Triassic. Used primarily for biostratographic studies in the past they are now also being used for studies of palaeoecology and therma...
The Tectonic Development of Gregory Sub-Basin and Adjacent Areas, Northeastern Canning Basin
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Greg Smith
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
The Gregory Sub-Basin and adjacent areas cover an area of some 60,000 square kilometres in the northeastern
Canning Basin. Early Ordovician to Triassic sediment thickness ranges up to or in excess of 15,000 metres in the depocentres of the Gregory Su...
Some Results of High Resolution Seismic Surveying in the Sundown Area, Northern Canning Basin, W.A.
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: D. Norris, D. Taylor, J. Hall
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
In 1983 a 51 km Vibroseis3 survey was conducted over the Sundown Field and environs. Careful selection of field parameters resulted in a dramatic improvement in data quality and greatly increased understanding of the structure and stratigraphy of the...
Uranium Exploration in the Canning Basin: A Case Study
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Peter Botten
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
AFMECO Pty.Ltd. carried out an extensive exploration programme for uranium mineralisation in the northern
Canning Basin between 1978 and 1983. A major reconnaissance programme was conducted over several years to provide basic geological information a...
The Role of Seismic in Play Type and Prospect Development: Eastern Canning Basin
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Ted Jacobson
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
The eastern part of the Canning Basin covers an area of 125,000 square kilometres. Because of its remoteness
from the coast, this area remained relatively unexplored as late as 1980. This remoteness, together with poor
seismic data, held back the ide...
Use of Thousand-Channel Seismic in Canning Basin
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: A. Moore and E. Allison
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
WMC is the operator, on behalf of itself, Poseidon and Australian Hydrocarbons, of EPs 143 and 225 in the central Canning Basin.
The area poses particular problems for seismic exploration including poor signal-to-noise ratio, great range of depth of...
Slim Hole Drilling in the Canning Basin Philosophy and Application
- Publication Name: The Canning Basin, W.A.
- Authors: Simon M. Ashton
- Reference Type: Book Section
- Date Published: December 1984
Abstract:
Western Mining Corporation Limited is the operator on behalf of itself, Poseidon Oil Limited and Australian
Hydrocarbons N .L. in petroleum exploration permit areas (EP) 143 and 225 in the central Canning Basin. The area is remote and was virtually u...
Southern Surat Basin Exploration Results
- Publication Name: PESA(QLD)-ODCAA-SPE Petroleum Symposium - Exploration and Development
- Authors: P.M. Butcher
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: September 1984
The Adavale Basin Queensland
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: R.J. Paten
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
Bowen Basin
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: M.J. Mahoney
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
The Cooper Basin in Queensland
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: R. A. Laws
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
Abstract:
Since 1963, recoverable reserves of 100 x 109m3 (3.5 Tcf) of gas and substantial but presently unexploited liquid hydrocarbons have been discovered in the Cooper Basin in South Australia. Permian non-marine richly carbonaceous sediments form both the...
Galilee Basin – Prospect Review
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: P.J. Hawkins
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
Abstract:
Hydrocarbon prospects of the Galilee Basin, an extensive Late Carboniferous to Middle Triassic intracratonic basin, are reviewed with special reference to the northern area. Results of recent stratigraphic and facies investigations together with avai...
Hydrocarbon Potential of The South Eastern Georgina Basin
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: Maurice L.P. Cadart
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
Abstract:
The Georgina Basin lies across the Queensland-Northern Territory border, between 18? and 25? of latitude south.
Approximately 100,000 km2 or one-third of the basin area is in Queensland. Five-eights of the basin contains less
than 500 m of Paleozoic ...
The Pedirka Basin – Prospects in Queensland
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: S.B. Devine and Bridget C. Youngs
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
Abstract:
The Permo-Triassic Pedirka Basin is predicted to extend into the southwestern corner of Queensland on the basis of gravity and outcrop patterns and seismic interpretation. Oil generation and good reservoir rocks are proven in the basin in the South A...
Surat Basin – Petroleum Potential and Prospects
- Publication Name: Petroleum in Queensland - A Stocktake for the Future
- Authors: C.R. Porter, K.R. Seedsman, M.J. Wiltshire, S.L. Keenihan, S.M. Ashton
- Reference Type: Journal Article
- Date Published: November 1977
Abstract:
Hydrocarbon generation and preservation have been demonstrated at numerous, widely spaced localities within the Surat Basin. Reservoir extent and properties have been and are likely to continue as the chief factors limiting any potentially economic d...