• Member Login
  • |
  • Join Now
PESA - Energy Geoscience

Promoting Professional and Technical Excellence in Energy Geoscience – Networking, On-going Professional Education, Monthly Technical Meetings

  • Home
  • About
    • About PESA
    • Objectives
    • PESA History
    • PESA Affiliates
    • Constitution and Rules
    • Strategic Plan
  • Events
    • Online
    • NSW / ACT
    • QLD
    • SA / NT
    • VIC / TAS
    • WA
    • Industry
    • Social
    • Past Events
  • Membership
    • Join Us
    • APPEA Conference Discounts
    • AEGC 2025 Travel Bursaries
    • PESA Membership Awards
  • Latest News
    • All News
    • Feature Articles
    • Industry
    • Company Updates
    • Tech Talk (public)
    • PESA Branch Activities
  • Library
    • Technical Library
    • PESA Gazette
    • Webinars
    • PESA News Magazine
    • Knowledgette Recordings
  • Scholarships
  • Employment
    • View Job Opportunities
    • Submit Job
  • Contact

Library

Please note that we are still in the process of re-tagging our library items. This means searches using Author, Year, Publication Type and Title may not show complete matches.

Search Form

Search our library by filling in any of the fields below and then press the Search button. Search will return all items that match all of the criteria you entered. Click here for examples.

 Clear all search fields

 

LIST TILES
Assessing a basin’s potential for geological sequestration of carbon dioxide: an example from the Mesozoic of the Petrel Sub-basin, NW Australia

Assessing a basin’s potential for geological sequestration of carbon dioxide: an example from the Mesozoic of the Petrel Sub-basin, NW Australia

Publication Name: The Sedimentary Basins of WA
Authors: C.M. Gibson-Poole, S.C. Lang, J.E. Streit, G.M. Kraishan & R.R. Hillis
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: December 2002

 

Abstract:

Assessing the suitability of a sedimentary basin for C02 sequestration requires detailed geological and geophysical studies. An example is presented from the Mesozoic succession of the Petrel Snb-basin. Two stratigraphic intervals were investigated a...

 

Read More

Tags: Australia. basin's carbon dioxide geological Mesozoic NW Petrel potential sequestration Sub-basin

Geological history of the western Barrow Sub-basin: Implications for hydrocarbon entrapment at Woollybutt and surrounding oil and gas fields

Geological history of the western Barrow Sub-basin: Implications for hydrocarbon entrapment at Woollybutt and surrounding oil and gas fields

Publication Name: The Sedimentary Basins of WA
Authors: D.J. Hearty, G.K. Ellis & K.A. Webster
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: December 2002

 

Abstract:

The Woollybutt Oil Field, discovered in 1997, is located approximately 50 km west of Barrow Island in the Barrow Sub-basin of the Northern Carnarvon Basin, Western Australia. The under-saturated oil accumulation occurs in sandstones of the Early Cret...

 

Read More

Tags: entrapment fields gas geological history hydrocarbon implications oil Sub-basin surrounding Woollybutt

Overcoming historical biases: an integrated geological and engineering assessment of the Coniston Prospect, Exmouth Sub-basin

Overcoming historical biases: an integrated geological and engineering assessment of the Coniston Prospect, Exmouth Sub-basin

Publication Name: The Sedimentary Basins of WA
Authors: N. Smith, C. Dempsey, M. Jackson & J. Preston
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: December 2002

 

Abstract:

The discovery of heavily biodegraded oil in Novara 1 in 1982 by Esso/BHP branded the Exmouth Sub-basin as a "difficult" exploration province for almost two decades. A total of 24 barrels of biodegraded, 16.7? API oil was recovered from a drill-stem t...

 

Read More

Tags: biases Coniston Engineering Exmouth geological Historical integrated Prospect Sub-basin

Geological Framework of the Lord Howe Rise and Adjacent Ocean Basins

Geological Framework of the Lord Howe Rise and Adjacent Ocean Basins

Publication Name: Eastern Australian Basins Symposium 2001
Authors: J.B. Willcox, J. Sayers, H.M.J. Stagg and S. van de Beuque
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: November 2001

 

Abstract:

The Lord Howe Rise (LHR) region comprises a system of ridges, basins and seamount chains in the Tasman Sea. The LHR itself is a 'continental ribbon ', I ,600 km long and 400 - 500 km wide. Water depths are 1,000- 1,500 m along its crest, 3,000+ min t...

 

Read More

Tags: basin's Framework geological Lord Howe Rise Ocean

2000 – A New Geological Paradigm

2000 – A New Geological Paradigm

Publication Name: PESA (QLD) Petroleum Symposium 2000
Authors: Denis Gately
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: December 2000

 

 

Read More

Tags: geological Paradigm

Late Tertiary-Quaternary Geological Evolution of the Houtman Abrolhos Carbonate Platforms, Northern Perth Basin

Late Tertiary-Quaternary Geological Evolution of the Houtman Abrolhos Carbonate Platforms, Northern Perth Basin

Publication Name: The Sedimentary Basins of WA
Authors: Lindsay B. Collins, Zhong Rong Zhu and Karl-Heinz Wyrwoll
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: December 1998

 

Abstract:

The Houtman Abrolhos coral reefs are three shelf-edge carbonate platforms which together form the discontinuously rimmed Abrolhos Shelf. During the Tertiary to Quaternary there was a vertical transition from cool-water ramp sedimentation to reefal pl...

 

Read More

Tags: basin carbonate evolution geological Houtman Late northern Perth Platforms Quaternary Tertiary

Abstracts of Talks: Geological Characterisation of Shallow Marine Sands for Reservoir Modelling and High Resolution Stratigraphic Analysis – Professor Howard Johnson

Abstracts of Talks: Geological Characterisation of Shallow Marine Sands for Reservoir Modelling and High Resolution Stratigraphic Analysis – Professor Howard Johnson

Publication Name: PESA News
Authors: Professor Howard Johnson
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: August 1996

 

 

Read More

Tags: characterisation geological High Howard Johnson marine modelling reservoir. Resolution Sands shallow stratigraphic Talks

From the Mines: Geological Survey of W.A. Activities

From the Mines: Geological Survey of W.A. Activities

Publication Name: PESA News
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: June 1996

 

 

Read More

Tags: geological Mines Survey

Regional Focus: Interior Basins Studies in Western Australia – Geological Survey of Western Australia

Regional Focus: Interior Basins Studies in Western Australia – Geological Survey of Western Australia

Publication Name: PESA News
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: December 1995

 

 

Read More

Tags: Australia. basin's Focus geological Interior Regional studies Survey

Regional Focus – Southern Queensland: Geological Setting of Southern Queensland Petroleum Basins – Peter Green, History of the Bowen – Surat Basins – Lindsay Elliot

Regional Focus – Southern Queensland: Geological Setting of Southern Queensland Petroleum Basins – Peter Green, History of the Bowen – Surat Basins – Lindsay Elliot

Publication Name: PESA News
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: August 1995

 

 

Read More

Tags: basin's Bowen Focus geological history Lindsay Elliot Peter Green petroleum Queensland Regional Setting southern Surat

From the Mines: Discovery 2000 Under Way In NSW, One of Australia’s Biggest Survey Programmes, Activities of the Geological Survey of WA to Promote Oil and Gas Exploration in Onshore Western Australia

From the Mines: Discovery 2000 Under Way In NSW, One of Australia’s Biggest Survey Programmes, Activities of the Geological Survey of WA to Promote Oil and Gas Exploration in Onshore Western Australia

Publication Name: PESA News
Reference Type: Magazine Article
Date Published: February 1995

 

 

Read More

Tags: Australia. Australia's Biggest discovery exploration gas geological Mines NSW oil onshore programme Promote Survey Under

The Maitland Gas Discovery – A Geological/Geophysical Case History

The Maitland Gas Discovery – A Geological/Geophysical Case History

Publication Name: The Sedimentary Basins of WA
Authors: K.H. Sit, P.M. Hillock and N.W.D. Miller
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: July 1994

 

Abstract:

The Maitland gas field lies 29 km northwest of Barrow Island in WA-149-P in the offshore Barrow Sub-basin. Maitland was first recognised on 1985 2-D seismic data as a near Base Tertiary amplitude anomaly. Subsequent interpretation of 1989 and 1991 2-...

 

Read More

Tags: case discovery gas geological Geophysical history Maitland

Thermal maturity and other geological controls on the distribution and composition of Cooper Basin hydrocarbons

Thermal maturity and other geological controls on the distribution and composition of Cooper Basin hydrocarbons

Publication Name: The Cooper & Eromanga Basins Australia
Authors: J.W. Hunt, R.S. Heath, and P.F. McKenzie
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: June 1989

 

Abstract:

The Permo-Triassic Cooper Basin is Australia's major onshore hydrocarbon province. Hydrocarbons discovered in the Basin to date comprise mainly gas (approximately 6 TCF recoverable) although one large oil pool, in the Tirrawarra Sandstone of the Tirr...

 

Read More

Tags: basin composition controls Cooper distribution geological hydrocarbons maturity thermal

The Candace Terrace – A Geological Perspective

The Candace Terrace – A Geological Perspective

Publication Name: The North West Shelf Australia
Authors: J. Bentley
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: July 1988

 

Abstract:

The Candace Terrace is part of a broad shelf area which flanks the Barrow-Dampier rift. The eastern boundary ofthe Candace Terrace is formed by the Sholl Island Fault, a major listric fault which developed during the Palaeozoic. The western limit occ...

 

Read More

Tags: Candace geological perspective Terrace

The limitations of seismic modelling of geological structures

The limitations of seismic modelling of geological structures

Publication Name: Second South-Eastern Australia Oil Exploration Symposium - Technical Papers
Authors: B.L.N. Kennett
Reference Type: Book Section
Date Published: December 1986

 

Abstract:

Seismic wave-field modelling for reflection seismic studies can be used in a number of ways to aid with exploration work, at both the survey and interpretation stages. However, effective use of such techniques requires an understanding of their limit...

 

Read More

Tags: geological Limitations modelling Seismic structures

The Geological Evolution of the Canning Basin – Implication for Petroleum Exploration

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...

 

Read More

Tags: basin Canning evolution exploration geological Implication petroleum

PESA - Energy Geoscience

PESA Energy Geoscience is a non-profit association of individuals involved in the exploration of oil and gas.

Connect with us

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay on the loop of what is happening in the field of Energy Geoscience and events near you.

pesa newsletter
* indicates required

PESA Energy Geoscience will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please confirm you give us permission to contact you via your email address:

You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices.

Copyright © 2025 PESA - Energy Geoscience. All Rights Reserved.

  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Policies
  • Privacy
  • Terms & Conditions