Reservoir Characterisation / Modelling (including digital outcrop and seismic)
- Triassic reservoir project
PhD research by Nadine Mader and Dr Jonathan Redfern (Current research)
The study aims to assess the temporal and spatial distribution of the continental fluvio-aeolian sequences. Controlling factors on sediment distribution and related cyclicity are investigated to establish a cyclostratigraphic framework, and hence to improve correlation between and within the prolific reservoir intervals of North Africa. Outcrop, core and well-log data are integrated on a basin-by-basin scale.
PhD research by Ivan Fabuel-Perez, Dr Jonathan Redfern and Dr Dave Hodgetts (Current research)
The aim of the project is the comparison and modelling of different Triassic fluvial systems using the combination of digital outcrop images obtained with LIDAR technology (Light Detection and Ranging) and field sedimentological data such as sedimentary logs, paleocurrent information, in order to analyse the basin evolution, depositional system, climate cycles and controls on reservoir quality and distribution.
- Nubian Reservoir Projects
Basin evolution of, and igneous activities within the Sirt Basin of Libya
PhD research by Mustafa Karer, Dr Jonathan Redfern and Dr Dorthe Møller Hansen (Current research)
The project aims are to assess the nature of volcanic units found within the Sirte basin of Libya, within the context of the basins evolution. A variety of data will be used, including 3D seismic, gravity, aeromagnetic, and well log data, all donated by Wintershal.
Characterisation of the Nubian sandstones of the Sirte basin, Libya
(Current research)
This PhD aims to review the regional Nubian, using 3D seismic, well data and core to asses the depositional environment. The ultimate goal is to produce a paleo-geographic setting to aid in prediction of reservoir qualities.
- Orodovician Reservoir Chracterisation
Ordovician reservoir characterisation of the Murzuk Basin
PhD research by Gregg Pyke, Dr Jonathan Redfern, Professor Pat Corbett, and Dr Andy Gardiner (Current research)
The objectives of this study are to establish facies and diagenetic models for the Lower Palaeozoic succession of North Africa that can be used to predict regional trends in reservoir quality within the Cambro-Ordovician interval of the Murzuq and Ghadames Basins of Libya, Algeria and Tunisia.
- Eocene Reservoir Characterisation
Characterisation of the El Garia Formation, Tunisia
PhD research by Dr Simon J Beavington-Penney (Completed research)
Nummulitic limestones are a common component of Eocene circum-Tethyan sediments. They form hydrocarbon reservoirs in North Africa, and are potential exploration targets in the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. This study focuses on the Lower Eocene El Garia Formation (Tunisia), and also the Middle Eocene Seeb Formation (Oman).