Hydrocarbon plays and global basin classification

Journal Article · Thu Dec 01 04:00:00 EST 1983 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6735755

Kingston, D R; Dishroon, C P; Williams, P A

Hydrocarbon plays and the global basin classification system have important connections. After a basin has been classified, its similarities or differences with other basins may be compared. Prolific hydrocarbon basins are categorized, and the plays are compared to specific tectonic and depositional events. Some plays are controlled by basin-initiating tectonic events, such as interior fracture or interior sag, and the type of sedimentation inherent in each basin type. In more complex polyhistory basins, oil and gas plays are commonly associated with combinations of various cycles, or by basin-modifying tectonics such as episodic wrenching, subsidence, foldbelts, and basin tilt.

• Research Organization: Esso Exploration, Houston, TX
• OSTI ID: 6735755
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 67:12; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FRACTURE MECHANICS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOLOGIC HISTORY
GEOLOGIC STRATA
GEOLOGIC STRUCTURES
GEOLOGY
GLOBAL ASPECTS
GROUND SUBSIDENCE
HYDROCARBONS
INCLINED STRATA
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MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
RESOURCES
SEDIMENTARY BASINS
SEDIMENTATION
TECTONICS