Stratigraphic distribution of oil and gas resources of the Timan-Pechora Basin

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · International Geology Review

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00206819409465446· OSTI ID:50664

Dedeev, V; Aminov, L ^[1]; Schamel, S ^[2]

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1. Institute of Geology, Komi Republic (Russian Federation)
2. Univ. of South Carolina, Columbia, SC (United States)

The bulk of the hydrocarbon resources of the Timan-Pechora basin on the northeastern margin of the Russian platform is hosted in reservoirs and traps in the Middle Devonian-Triassic stratigraphic interval, the second of three Phanerozoic first-order cycles. The stratigraphic positions of source rocks, reservoirs, and seals within this important first-order cycle bear specific and predictable relationships to stages within second-order transgressive-regressive cycles. Anticlinal traps constitute 12-15% of the surface area of the basin and host about 75% of the discovered reserves. In addition, numerous styles of stratigraphic and combination traps are recognized. Understanding of the stratigraphy of the basin points to many additional reservoirs and trap styles that as yet are underexplored. The prospects for significant future discoveries of oil and gas in the Timan-Pechora basin are high. 11 refs., 3 figs., 2 tabs.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 50664
• Journal Information: International Geology Review, Journal Name: International Geology Review Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 36; ISSN IGREAP; ISSN 0020-6814
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RUSSIAN FEDERATION
SOURCE ROCKS
STRATIGRAPHY