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AUSTRALIA 2007 RELEASE OF OFFSHORE PETROLEUM EXPLORATION AREAS
GEOTRACK has completed a number of non-exclusive AFTA® Thermal History Reconstruction studies covering the 2007 offshore petroleum exploration release areas, specifically aimed at understanding the key thermal history factors in the petroleum systems of these regions.
These studies provide vital information on the timing of hydrocarbon generation, allowing reliable definition of areas where generation post-dates formation of structures. THR using AFTA® and vitrinite reflectance (VR) can be used to identify, quantify and characterise the major paleo-thermal episodes which have affected a sedimentary basin. The information provided from THR, particularly in areas affected by multiple paleo-thermal episodes, cannot be obtained from any other technique. THR provides a reconstructed maturation history firmly constrained by measured data. When considered in relation to information on the timing of structures (and other factors eg. seal, source), this can significantly reduce exploration risk.
These studies cover the Australian Government, Department of Industry Tourism and Resources, release of Offshore Petroleum Exploration Areas 2007.
Bonaparte Basin
Areas NT07-3, NT07-4, NT07-5, W07-4Canning Basin
Areas W07-12, W07-13, W07-14, W07-15Browse Basin
Areas W07-5, W07-6, W07-7, W07-8, W07-9, W07-10, W07-11