Prospects for Oil-and Gas-Bearing Capacity of the Khadum Shale Deposits in the Eastern Fore-Caucasus

Abstract

The Khadum horizon is of interest for discovery of shale oil, which deposits were discovered within the boundaries of Zhuravskoye, Vorobyevskoye and other fields. Within the boundaries of the Buynak depression the Khadum horizon is characterized by a manyfold increase in thickness, and the results of the field and laboratory studies show a high potential for oil-bearing capacity of these deposits. Regional study of the structure of the Khadum deposits was conducted. Criteria for oil-bearing capacity prospects were identified and a priority site for development was identified.