Lithostratigraphic framework and production history of Wilcox in central Louisiana

Conference · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1988 · AAPG Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6011496

Tye, R S; Wheeler, C W; Kimbrell, W C; Moslow, T F

Complex fluvial, deltaic, and marine sedimentary processes active during deposition of the Wilcox Group in central Louisiana created multiple, discontinuous sandstones. Prolific hydrocarbon reservoirs developed in association with positive structural features or where sedimentary characteristics were favorable. Because the Wilcox Group contains numerous complex depocenters, it does not lend itself to easy regional correlation. Therefore, to better delineate the occurrence of hydrocarbon-bearing sediments and to promote further exploration, a five-fold lithostratigraphic framework is proposed for the Wilcox Group in Louisiana.

• Research Organization: Louisiana State Univ., Baton Rouge (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6011496
• Report Number(s): CONF-880301-
• Journal Information: AAPG Bull.; (United States), Vol. 72:2; Conference: Annual meeting of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Houston, TX, USA, 20-23 Mar 1988
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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