Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources
Abstract Sequence stratigraphy is a method that unravels the evolution of sedimentation through time and space within sedimentary basins. Nowadays, the exploration and production of natural resources generated by or related to sedimentary processes depend on constructing a chronostratigraphic framew...
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| author | Antonio Jorge Campos Magalhães Daniel Galvão Carnier Fragoso Guilherme Pederneiras Raja Gabaglia Gerson Jose Salamoni Terra Anderson Henrique de Melo Peryclys Raynyere de Oliveira Andrade Felipe Guadagnin Francisco Pinheiro Lima-Filho |
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| description | Abstract Sequence stratigraphy is a method that unravels the evolution of sedimentation through time and space within sedimentary basins. Nowadays, the exploration and production of natural resources generated by or related to sedimentary processes depend on constructing a chronostratigraphic framework to identify sequences of distinct hierarchies. In clastic and carbonate successions, exploratory studies focus on higher-rank sequences to evaluate the potential of natural resources and to make discoveries. Conversely, lower-rank (i.e. high-frequency) sequences characterize and highlight the spatial and temporal occurrence of natural resource deposits and heterogeneities, necessary for optimizing production. For instance, high-resolution sequence stratigraphic surfaces may indicate the location of placer deposits or coal seams. In the petroleum industry, high-resolution sequence stratigraphy is applied in reservoir zonation and characterization, which are the stratigraphic essence of 3D geological and fluid flow models. Thus, this methodology can guide reservoir management, forecast and optimize production, and increase the ultimate recovery factor. Recent technological innovations such as virtual outcrop models and Ground Penetration Radar have promoted a significant advance in the visualization of surfaces and stacking patterns, making stratigraphic analysis more accurate and efficient than the traditional use of analogs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0a2bf1b55e8e4ef6a478186ea2201ae92022-12-22T04:16:08ZengSociedade Brasileira de GeologiaBrazilian Journal of Geology2317-46922021-12-0151410.1590/2317-4889202120210014Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resourcesAntonio Jorge Campos Magalhãeshttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-9417-6602Daniel Galvão Carnier Fragosohttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-8849-4831Guilherme Pederneiras Raja Gabagliahttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8938-0083Gerson Jose Salamoni Terrahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4651-4202Anderson Henrique de Melohttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-3125-5631Peryclys Raynyere de Oliveira Andradehttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-7178-5429Felipe Guadagninhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0795-4205Francisco Pinheiro Lima-Filhohttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5657-5207Abstract Sequence stratigraphy is a method that unravels the evolution of sedimentation through time and space within sedimentary basins. Nowadays, the exploration and production of natural resources generated by or related to sedimentary processes depend on constructing a chronostratigraphic framework to identify sequences of distinct hierarchies. In clastic and carbonate successions, exploratory studies focus on higher-rank sequences to evaluate the potential of natural resources and to make discoveries. Conversely, lower-rank (i.e. high-frequency) sequences characterize and highlight the spatial and temporal occurrence of natural resource deposits and heterogeneities, necessary for optimizing production. For instance, high-resolution sequence stratigraphic surfaces may indicate the location of placer deposits or coal seams. In the petroleum industry, high-resolution sequence stratigraphy is applied in reservoir zonation and characterization, which are the stratigraphic essence of 3D geological and fluid flow models. Thus, this methodology can guide reservoir management, forecast and optimize production, and increase the ultimate recovery factor. Recent technological innovations such as virtual outcrop models and Ground Penetration Radar have promoted a significant advance in the visualization of surfaces and stacking patterns, making stratigraphic analysis more accurate and efficient than the traditional use of analogs.http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S2317-48892021000400800&tlng=ensequence stratigraphynatural resource explorationnatural resource productionclastic successioncarbonate succession |
| spellingShingle | Antonio Jorge Campos Magalhães Daniel Galvão Carnier Fragoso Guilherme Pederneiras Raja Gabaglia Gerson Jose Salamoni Terra Anderson Henrique de Melo Peryclys Raynyere de Oliveira Andrade Felipe Guadagnin Francisco Pinheiro Lima-Filho Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources Brazilian Journal of Geology sequence stratigraphy natural resource exploration natural resource production clastic succession carbonate succession |
| title | Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources |
| title_full | Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources |
| title_fullStr | Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources |
| title_short | Sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions: applications for exploration and production of natural resources |
| title_sort | sequence stratigraphy of clastic and carbonate successions applications for exploration and production of natural resources |
| topic | sequence stratigraphy natural resource exploration natural resource production clastic succession carbonate succession |
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