Basin Analysis – Principles and Applications to Petroleum Play Assessment

Basin Analysis – Principles and Applications to Petroleum Play Assessment

Basin Analysis is an advanced undergraduate and postgraduate text aimed at understanding sedimentary basins as geodynamic entities. The rationale of the book is that knowledge of the basic principles of the thermo-mechanical behaviour of the lithosphere, the dynamics of the mantle, and the functioning of sediment routing systems provides a sound background for studying sedimentary basins, and is a pre-requisite for the exploitation of resources contained in their sedimentary rocks.

The third edition of the “Basin Analysis – Principles and Applications to Petroleum Play Assessment” seamlessly incorporates new developments in the burgeoning field of basin analysis, while steadfastly retaining the successful structure and overall philosophy of the first two editions. Additionally, it introduces updated concepts and methodologies, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of contemporary advancements. Building upon the foundation laid by its predecessors, this edition navigates through the evolving landscape of basin analysis, providing a fresh perspective on the intricate interplay of geological processes.

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It integrates recent research findings, offering readers a current and nuanced understanding of the subject matter. In essence, the third edition is a dynamic and forward-looking resource that bridges the traditional principles with cutting-edge insights, creating a cohesive and invaluable reference for both seasoned professionals and those entering the field.

The text of ‘Basin Analysis – Principles and Applications to Petroleum Play Assessment’ divides into four parts that set up the geodynamical environment for sedimentary basins and describe the physical state of the lithosphere. It then covers the mechanics of basin formation, conducts an integrated analysis of the controls on basin-fill, and explores its burial and thermal history.

The text concludes with an application of basin analysis principles in petroleum play assessment, including a discussion of unconventional hydrocarbon plays. Richly supplemented by appendices, the text provides mathematical derivations of a wide range of processes affecting the formation of basins and their sedimentary fills. Many of these Appendices include practical exercises that give the reader hands-on experience of quantitative solutions to important sedimentary basin processes.

Now in full colour and a larger format, this third edition is a comprehensive update and expansion of the previous editions,  and represents a rigorous yet accessible guide to problem solving in this most integrative of geoscientific disciplines.