Petroleum geology
Bita Arbab; Davood Jahani; Bahram Movahed
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The Aptian Shuaiba deposits, in southeastern of Persian Gulf due to having resistivity less than 6 to 1 ohm.m, is considered as low resistivity pay zone. On the basis of experimental studies 8 microfacies defined which settled in a carbonate platform of homoclinal ramp model that belong to outer, ...
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The Aptian Shuaiba deposits, in southeastern of Persian Gulf due to having resistivity less than 6 to 1 ohm.m, is considered as low resistivity pay zone. On the basis of experimental studies 8 microfacies defined which settled in a carbonate platform of homoclinal ramp model that belong to outer, middle, inner ramp. Existence micro porosity in the microfacies is main reason for lowering resistivity. Various digenetic process are seen such as micritization and pyritization which have noticeable impact on declining resistivity. Lønøy method applied to address pore throat sizes which contain Intercrystalline porosity, Chalky limestone, Mudstone micro porosity. Pore systems are at class 3 Lucia. NMR logs and core data have been used for defining reliable water saturation and reservoir characterization. Results explain that decreasing of resistivity in pay zone is related to texture and grain size variation not being existence of moved water .Irreducible water estimate for this reservoir between 30 to 50 %.
M. Soltani Najafabadi; S. A. Babazadeh; M. Aleali; B. Asgari Pirbaluti
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Jahrom Formation is dominated by gray thick bedded limestones that mainly consist foraminifera. Two stratigraphic sections, (Saldoran and Dasht-Zari) were selected for this research and the thickness of this formation is reached to 176.5 and 200 m respectively. These sections are located in west of Shahr-e- ...
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Jahrom Formation is dominated by gray thick bedded limestones that mainly consist foraminifera. Two stratigraphic sections, (Saldoran and Dasht-Zari) were selected for this research and the thickness of this formation is reached to 176.5 and 200 m respectively. These sections are located in west of Shahr-e- Kord,(High Zagros). In both sections, the Jahrom Formation unconformably overlies the upper part of the Gurpi Formation and conformably underlies the Pabdeh Formation. Based on microscope observations and fossil contents, eight microfacies are determined in four facies belts, that extend from tidal flat to deep open marine on a ramp environment. These facies contain:1)Mudstone. 2)Rhaphydionina polymorphina wackestone. 3)Hyaline-porcelanouse faraminifera wackstone. 4)Red algae packstone. 5)Lare hyaline foraminifera wackestone 6)Red algae planktonic foraminifera wackestone. 7) Planktonic-small hyaline foraminifera wackestone.8)Planktonic mudstone. Among these, only the two facies, Planktonic-small hyaline foraminifera wackestone and Red algae-planktonic foraminifera are not common between the two sections. Based on the foraminifera, an age of Early –Middle Eocene is quoted to the formation at this section.
Abbas Dehkar; Vali Ahmad Sajjadian; Mohammad Reza Noora; Kazem Shabani Goorji
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The Fahliyan Formation of Khami Group is hosting important hydrocarbon reserves in Iran and also is a main reservoir rock in the Abadan Plain oil fields which is Neocomian in age. In the studied wells its thickness is about 406 meters. In the Abadan Plain, the Fahliyan Formation transitionally overlies ...
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The Fahliyan Formation of Khami Group is hosting important hydrocarbon reserves in Iran and also is a main reservoir rock in the Abadan Plain oil fields which is Neocomian in age. In the studied wells its thickness is about 406 meters. In the Abadan Plain, the Fahliyan Formation transitionally overlies of the Garau Formation and its upper boundary changes into the Gadvan Formation. According to thin sections examinations prepared from cores analysis 11 microfacies is recognized by various facies including dolostone and dolomudstone of tidal flat, skeletal wackestone to packstone of the open and restricted lagoon, bioclastic intraclastic grainstones, peloid grainstone and coralinrudist-algae grainstone (boundstone) of the barrier setting and fine grained echinoderm rudist bearing deposits of the slope. high frequency of core facies belong to restricted and open marine lagoon deposits composed of benthic foraminifera, shell fragments and peliods. They are often observed in wackestone to packstone fabrics. The remained rock facies is composed of the bioclastic skeletal lime grainstones characterizing by large rudists and echinoderm debries which are interpreted to constitute the platform margin in this well. Tidal flat dolomudstone with a few bioclast contribute, which they often show moderate reservoir quality.
Sh. Shariati
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Pabdeh Formation comprised carbonate-siliciclastic succession of Zagros fold-thrust belt in south west of Iran. The studied area is located in Lar Mountains (North East of Khami anticline) which extend in a northwest-southeast direction Parallel to the Zagros sedimentary basin trend. Microfacies analysis ...
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Pabdeh Formation comprised carbonate-siliciclastic succession of Zagros fold-thrust belt in south west of Iran. The studied area is located in Lar Mountains (North East of Khami anticline) which extend in a northwest-southeast direction Parallel to the Zagros sedimentary basin trend. Microfacies analysis especially in phosphate-bearing horizons and semiquantitative investigations of foraminiferal contents as an aid to determining the depositional environment of marine deposits was the aim of this study. For this purpose, 300 sample were collected from 410-m stratigraphical section in the Pabdeh Formation. From these 126 thin section were compiled based on lithology and facies alternations. Petrographical studies and microfacies analysis of Pabdeh Formation demonstrate that eight lithofacies can be recognized in this interval. Planktonic Foraminiferal mudstone and indicating the presence of turbidite microfacies suggest deposition in a ramp setting. On the other words the depositional environment of the Pabdeh Formation evolved into an outer ramp setting. Microfacies of the upper part of Pabdeh Formation reveal deposition in a shallowing-upward depositional environment. With attention to the items mentioned above the Pabdeh Formation is dominated by a pelagic microfauna that deposited in a deep ramp setting (Outer ramp) which passed into a shallower ramp parts (Middle ramp).
L. Azad Shahraki; H. Rahimpour Bonab; M. Ranjbaran; A. Kangazian
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The Lower Cretaceous (Neocomian) carbonates of the Fahliyan Formation are considered as important reservoir rocks in the Zagros Basin. In this study, the sedimentary successions of this formation in Lar (620m thick) and Khami (517m thick) anticlines, located in the Izeh zone, were investigated to analyze ...
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The Lower Cretaceous (Neocomian) carbonates of the Fahliyan Formation are considered as important reservoir rocks in the Zagros Basin. In this study, the sedimentary successions of this formation in Lar (620m thick) and Khami (517m thick) anticlines, located in the Izeh zone, were investigated to analyze microfacies, depositional environment, and diagenetic phenomena. Based on petrographic studies, 16 microfacies related to five facies belts of tidal flat, lagoon, carbonate shoal, mid ramp and outer ramp were recognized. Grainstone microfacies were found more abundant in the Lar stratigraphic section than the Khami section. Lack of turbidite deposits and reefal facies, and transitional changing of the facies show that the Fahliyan Formation was deposited in a homoclinal carbonate ramp. Abundance of mud dominated facies and rarity of high energy facies (like shoal facies) show that the ramp was a leeward one. According to petrographic studies, the main diagenetic features of the carbonates were micritization, cementation, dissolution, neomorphism, compaction, fracturing, and dolomitization. Due to deposition in the photic zone and high sedimentation rate, the thickness of the Fahliyan Formation in both stratigraphic sections is considerable, but based on the drawn isopach map, the thickest succession of the formation is found in the Lar section. Therefore, the Lar area is considered as the depocenter of the Fahliyan Formation. Difference in the thickness of the Fahliyan successions of Lar and Khami, most probably, is caused by the syndepositional activity of the north-south trending basement faults (like Kazeroon fault) in the region. Also, difference in the quantity of the burial compaction of the carbonate successions (caused by facies and diagenetic differences) played a role in secondary (burial) thickness changes.
A Ramezani Akbari; H Rahimpor-Bonab; M.R Kamali; R Moussavi-Harami; A Kadkhodaie
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The Fahliyan Formation of Khami Group is hosting important hydrocarbon reserves in Iran and also is a main reservoir rock in the Abadan Plain oil fields which is Neocomian in age. In the studied wells its thickness is about 440 meters. In the Abadan Plain, the Fahliyan Formation transitionally overlies ...
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The Fahliyan Formation of Khami Group is hosting important hydrocarbon reserves in Iran and also is a main reservoir rock in the Abadan Plain oil fields which is Neocomian in age. In the studied wells its thickness is about 440 meters. In the Abadan Plain, the Fahliyan Formation transitionally overlies the argillaceous limestone of the Garau Formation and its upper boundary changes into marl and argillaceous limestone of the Gadvan Formation. According to thin sections examinations prepared from cuttings and cores plus electrofacies analysis 11 microfacies and 2 lithofacies are recognized. This formation consists of two carbonate and mixed carbonate-siliciclastic (mixed zone) members. The Lower Fahliyan was deposited in carbonate ramp environment while, the Upper Fahliyan was deposited in a mixed carbonate–siliciclastic environment. To determine electrofacies, the rock types were modeled with using MRGC method. Best correlation between petrographical and electrofacies is 12 cluster model (in MRGC method). These results suggest that the electrofacies model is in agreement with heterogenetic rock type such as mixed carbonate–siliciclastic environment observed in petrography. Also, in homogenous rock type such as carbonate ramp environment electherofacies can’t completely determine geological facies. Based on petrographical and electrofacies this formation is composed of three third order sequences with type sb2 sequence boundaries. But, the third sequence in mixed carbonate–siliciclastic zone is terminated with sb1 sequence boundary just below the Gadvan Formation.
K Rezaeeparto; H Rahimpour Bonab; A Kadkhodaie; M Arian; E Hajikazemi
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Dariyan Formation (Aptian-Albian) is one of the main reservoir units in the South West of Iran which is equivalent to Shuaiba Fm,. Since the first step in the evaluation study of reservoir rock is studying the microfacies, depositional environments and diagenesis processes, in this research we have discussed ...
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Dariyan Formation (Aptian-Albian) is one of the main reservoir units in the South West of Iran which is equivalent to Shuaiba Fm,. Since the first step in the evaluation study of reservoir rock is studying the microfacies, depositional environments and diagenesis processes, in this research we have discussed these parameters in Dariyan reservoir in Salman oil field A, B, C, D and E wells. On the basis of petrographic studies classification of carbonate rocks by Dunham’s method and nomination of microfacies by Flugel’s classification was done and 7 basic microfacies have been identified: Mudstone, Mudstone to fossiliferous wackestone, Orbitolinid wackestone to packstone, Bioclast packstone to grainstone with restricted microfauna, Echinoderm wackestone to packstone, Planktonic wackestone to packstone, Mudstone to Planktonic/echinoderm wackestone, that belong to open marine sedimentary environment, shoal and lagoon. The study of vertical and lateral facies changes and comparing them with modern and ancient sedimentary environments show that Dariyan Formation in this area is deposited in a leeward mud dominated carbonate ramp. Due to numerous diagenetic processes observed in the formation, of their direct impact on the quality of the reservoir to the conclusion that micritization, cementation, compaction (mechanical), neomorphism, and pyritification to block the pores and pore through in the reservoir porosity and permeability decrease while, compaction (chemical), dolomitization, and fracture caused voids and communication between them. Finally, the porosity and permeability of the reservoir increased and led to higher quality.
S.A Babazadeh; M Ghavidel-Syooki; H Ghasabi
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The Asmari Formation is well-exposed at Kuh-e-Mish, locating at Gorg-Darreh area (The Zagros fold-thrust belt). In this area, the true thickness of Asmari Formation is 480m. This formation was studied for its microfacies analysis in Gorg-Darreh area (kuh-e-Mish). In this study, seven microfacies was ...
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The Asmari Formation is well-exposed at Kuh-e-Mish, locating at Gorg-Darreh area (The Zagros fold-thrust belt). In this area, the true thickness of Asmari Formation is 480m. This formation was studied for its microfacies analysis in Gorg-Darreh area (kuh-e-Mish). In this study, seven microfacies was recognized within this formation. These microfacies belong to the tidal flat, restricted lagoon, protected lagoon, patch reef, foreslope, basin sub-environments. A carbonate ramp is suggested for depositional environments of the Asmari Formation. Likewise, distributions of foraminifers of this formation were studied in order to determine the age relationships of the Asmari Formation. In this study, 45 species belonging to 41 genera were identified. In general, three assemblage biozones were recognized in this formation, consisting of Lepidocyclina – Operculina - Ditrupa Assemblage Zone, Peneroplis evolutus - Austrotrillina howchini Assemblage Zone and Borelis melo curdica – Meandropsina iranica Assemblage Zone. Therefore, based on these assemblage biozones, the Asmari Formation is assigned to late Oligocene (Chattian) – early Miocene (Aquitanian- Burdigalian).
M Hajian Barzi; S.M Aleali; D Falah Kheyrkhah; M Falah Kheyrkhah
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The Middle- Late Triassic Dashtak Formation acts as one of the best seal for giant gas reservoirs entrapped within the Dehram group inthe Southwest of Iran and the northern Persian Gulf because ofthick anhydrite deposits. The facies analysis of Dashtak Formation led to recognition of 14 microfacies, ...
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The Middle- Late Triassic Dashtak Formation acts as one of the best seal for giant gas reservoirs entrapped within the Dehram group inthe Southwest of Iran and the northern Persian Gulf because ofthick anhydrite deposits. The facies analysis of Dashtak Formation led to recognition of 14 microfacies, which are related to coastal plain, sabkha)supratidal(, tidal flat,lagoon, and shoal environments. Examination of the vertical and lateral facies changes and thire comparison with their modern and ancient counterparts, all indicate that the Dashtak Formation was deposited in a shallow carbonate ramp platform. The sequence stratigraphic studies showed that the Dashtak Formation consists of four third-order depositional sequences, each consisting of the transgressive and highstand systems tracts. The thickness of this formation increases from the Kuh-e Surmeh toward the boreholes d, c, b and a. A strontium isotope dating of the Dashtak Formation indicated a Triassic age from Ansian to Norian stages.
M. Vahidinia; A. Sadeghi; A. Shemirani; A-A. Aryai; M-A. Adabi
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The Kopet Dagh basin was formed during and after the collision of Turan plate with Iran plate before late Carnian (about 225 m.y. ago). It is located in the northeast of Iran and has a WNW to ESE trend. Neyzar Formation is composed of siliciclastic sediments and sandy shale and sandy limestone. This ...
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The Kopet Dagh basin was formed during and after the collision of Turan plate with Iran plate before late Carnian (about 225 m.y. ago). It is located in the northeast of Iran and has a WNW to ESE trend. Neyzar Formation is composed of siliciclastic sediments and sandy shale and sandy limestone. This unit is widespread in the east and northeast parts of the basin. To determine the stratigraphy, microfossils, microfacies and depositional environment of Neyzar Formation, three stratigraphic sections were selected and measurement and detailed sampling carried out on each of them. These sections from east to west are as fallows :
1) Tang-e Neyzar (Neyzar gorge) section
2) Tang-e Chahchaheh section
3) Jalil abad section
In the previous studies, the base and top boundaries of Neyzar Formation with Abtalkh and Kalat Formations were reported conformable and transitional (Afshar Harb, 1373). However, according to present investigations in eastern regions, lower boundary of Neyzar Formation with Abtalkh Formation in sections 1 and 2 are disconformable (as a Paleosol). This boundary in the section 3 is conformable and transitional. The upper boundary of Neyzar Formation with Kalat Formation in 1, 2 and 3 sections are disconformable (as a paleosoil).
Two types of facies were identified based on micropaleontologic and petrographic studies: 1) Siliciclastic facies, 2) Carbonate facies. Based on microfacies studies it seems that the siliciclastic parts of Neyzar Formation was deposited in a lagoonal-barrier island environments and the carbonaceous parts in a shallow carbonate platform (ramp type).
In most of the published reports and articles Neyzar Formation was introduced as low fossil bearing unit with no index–fossil. The age of this formation was determined only by the basis of its stratigraphical situation, but in the present investigation, in addition, 41 genera and 30 species of microfossils have been identified for the first time from index fossils such as:
Orbitoides apiculata, Orbitoides tissoti, Lepidorbitoides sp., Siderolites calcitrapoides, Pseudosiderolites vidali, Abathomphalus mayaroensis.
These fossil assemblages suggest the Maastrichtian, especially Late Maastrichtian age for Neyzar Formation.
