2D basin modeling study of the Binak Trough, northwestern Persian Gulf, Iran

Baniasad, Alireza; Rabbani, Ahmad Reza; Sachse, Victoria; Littke, Ralf; Moallemi, Seyed Ali; Soleimany, Bahman

doi:10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2016.07.025

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“…In total, 18 lithologies were distinguished to compile the maps. A summary of physical properties of the applied lithologies in the intra-shelf basin (structure A) is presented in Table 2; for the carbonate platform (structure H), see Baniasad et al (2016). In general, facies distributions during the Tithonian-Aptian in the study area were controlled by a NNE-SSW oriented hinge-line corresponding to the margin of the Garau-Gotnia intra-shelf basin (Fig.…”

Section: Lithology and Facies Changesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The first probably accompanied convergence and collision of the Arabian platform with Eurasia, and the beginning of the pre-Maastrichtian orogenic phase. The second was probably related to closure of the Neo-Tethys and initial rifting in the Red Sea (Alsharhan, 2014;Baniasad et al, 2016).…”

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“…Common methods for estimating the amount of erosion, for example by stratigraphic comparison or by using irreversible physical properties such as vitrinite reflectance or compaction, are not in general applicable in the NW Persian Gulf due to the absence of complete stratigraphic sections in nearby areas, the presence of growth strata, and the maximum burial at the present day (Soleymani et al, 2011;Valero et al, 2015;Baniasad et al, 2016). However for pregrowth strata in the Cenomanian-Turonian succession, the pre-eroded thickness on structural highs can be estimated assuming an identical history of sediment deposition and preservation to that in the adjacent basins.…”

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“…6). Calibration data for wells A, E, F, H and I were adopted from Baniasad et al (2016) and Jahantigh Pak et al (2014). For pseudowells PW-1 and PWF (Fig.…”

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“…Abdullah et al, 1997;Pitman et al, 2004;Rudkiewicz et al, 2007;Abeed et al, 2011Abeed et al, , 2012Opera et al, 2013;Mashhadi et al, 2015a;Baniasad et al, 2016Baniasad et al, , 2017Karimi et al, 2016b). In addition, a seriers of 1D and 2D basin modelling studies (Bashari, 2008;Jahantigh Pak et al, 2014;Mashhadi and Rabbani, 2015a, b;Baniasad et al, 2016) have attempted to reconstruct the burial and thermal history of Cretaceous source rocks in the NW Persian Gulf. The 3D basin model of the NW Persian Gulf presented here is calibrated based on subsurface thermal maturity data, and attempts to reconstruct the burial, thermal and maturation history of Neocomian and Albian source rocks and to investigate the location of hydrocarbon generation kitchens.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Burial, Temperature and Maturation History of Cretaceous Source Rocks in the Nw Persian Gulf, Offshore Sw Iran: 3d Basin Modelling

Baniasad

Sachse

Littke

et al. 2019

Journal of Petroleum Geology

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This study presents a 3D numerical model of a study area in the NW part of the Persian Gulf, offshore SW Iran. The purpose is to investigate the burial and thermal history of the region from the Cretaceous to the present day, and to investigate the location of hydrocarbon generating kitchens and the relative timing of hydrocarbon generation/migration versus trap formation. The study area covers about 20,000 km2 and incorporates part of the intra‐shelf Garau‐Gotnia Basin and the adjacent Surmeh‐Hith carbonate platform. A conceptual model was developed based on the interpretation of 2700 km of 2D seismic lines, and depth and thickness maps were created tied to data from 20 wells. The thermal model was calibrated using bottom‐hole temperature and vitrinite reflectance data from ten wells, taking into account the main phases of erosion/non‐deposition and the variable temporal and spatial heat flow histories. Estimates of eroded thicknesses and the determination of heat‐flow values were performed by burial and thermal history reconstruction at various well and pseudo‐well locations. Burial, temperature and maturation histories are presented for four of these locations. Detailed modelling results for Neocomian and Albian source rock successions are provided for six locations in the intra‐shelf basin and the adjacent carbonate platform. Changes in sediment supply and depocentre migration through time were analyzed based on isopach maps representing four stratigraphic intervals between the Tithonian and the Recent. Backstripping at various locations indicates variable tectonic subsidence and emergence at different time periods. The modelling results suggest that the convergence between the Eurasian and Arabian Plates which resulted in the Zagros orogeny has significantly influenced the burial and thermal evolution of the region. Burial depths are greatest in the study area in the Binak Trough and Northern Depression. These depocentres host the main kitchen areas for hydrocarbon generation, and the organic‐rich Neocomian and Albian source rock successions have been buried sufficiently deeply to be thermally mature. Early oil window maturities for these successions were reached between the Late Cretaceous (90 Ma) and the early Miocene (18 Ma) at different locations, and hydrocarbon generation may continue at the present‐day.

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Section: Lithology and Facies Changesmentioning

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Section: Geological Background and Stratigraphymentioning

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Section: Erosionmentioning

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“…6). Calibration data for wells A, E, F, H and I were adopted from Baniasad et al (2016) and Jahantigh Pak et al (2014). For pseudowells PW-1 and PWF (Fig.…”

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Burial, Temperature and Maturation History of Cretaceous Source Rocks in the Nw Persian Gulf, Offshore Sw Iran: 3d Basin Modelling

Baniasad

Sachse

Littke

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Journal of Petroleum Geology

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Groundwater availability and water demand sustainability over the upper mega aquifers of Arabian Peninsula and west region of Iraq

Awadh

Al-Mimar

Yaseen‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

2020

Environ Dev Sustain

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Evaluation of hydrocarbon generation potential of source rock using two-dimensional modeling of sedimentary basin: a case study in North Dezful Embayment, Southwest Iran

Maleki

Saberi

Moallemi

et al. 2021

J Petrol Explor Prod Technol

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Early Cretaceous and Jurassic sequences in the southwestern Iran host some of the largest hydrocarbon reservoirs in the globe. This study is aimed at evaluating the maturity of hydrocarbon fluids, migration paths, and characteristics of Pabdeh, Kazhdumi, Garu and Sargelu source rocks in this region. For this purpose, 27 samples of Pabdeh and Kazhdumi Formations from wells in the northern part of Dezful Embayment were chemically evaluated by Rock–Eval pyrolysis. OpenFlow™ software was utilized to analyze the burial history, conduct 1D thermal modeling in four oilfields and perform 2D modeling on a section to estimate the maturity and extension of sediments. Results of the 1D modeling showed that the kerogens of Sargelu, Garu and Kazhdumi Formations were properly matured, leading to some hydrocarbon outflow, although the organic matter content of Pabdeh Formation was too immature to produce any hydrocarbon. Based on the plot of hydrogen index (HI) versus Tmax, it was found that the studied formations were dominated by type II kerogen and a mixed species of type II and type III kerogens. Results of the migration path modeling showed some leakage from the Kazhdumi Formation up to an overlying seal that prevented the hydrocarbons from seeping out to surface. The Early and Middle Cretaceous oil systems were found to be connected through geometrical features or faults, with the Kazhdumi Formation separating the two systems. The results further showed the migration of hydrocarbons, at a relatively high rate, into the Abadan Plate through the sub-Kazhdumi reservoirs.The Early and Middle Cretaceous petroleum systems were found to be connected through particular geometry features or possibly faults, with the two systems separated by Kazhdumi Formation. For most part, the intensity of the maturation processes was found to decrease from east to west of the study area.

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2D basin modeling study of the Binak Trough, northwestern Persian Gulf, Iran

Cited by 20 publications

References 39 publications

Burial, Temperature and Maturation History of Cretaceous Source Rocks in the Nw Persian Gulf, Offshore Sw Iran: 3d Basin Modelling

Burial, Temperature and Maturation History of Cretaceous Source Rocks in the Nw Persian Gulf, Offshore Sw Iran: 3d Basin Modelling

Groundwater availability and water demand sustainability over the upper mega aquifers of Arabian Peninsula and west region of Iraq

Evaluation of hydrocarbon generation potential of source rock using two-dimensional modeling of sedimentary basin: a case study in North Dezful Embayment, Southwest Iran

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