Geomorphologic Evaluation of the Gulf of Mexico, Northwest Garden Banks, and Supra/Inter/Subsalt Architectural Influences on Possible Reservoir Characterization from the Miocene to Pleistocene Epochs

This study describes the geomorphology and characterizes the sequence stratigraphy of deep-water depositional elements and salt interactions in the northwest Garden Banks region with a focus on the Miocene epoch. The use of 2D and 3D data for the analysis of sediment feeders, shelf-margin location, timing of salt diapirism, faulting, and fluid migration can lend useful clues to the spatial patterns of plays. The 3D data focus mainly on blocks 236, 237, 191, 192, and 193. The 2D seismic data, while less precise, are used in conjunction with 3D seismics for an overview of the surrounding area. Some logs are used in conjunction with the seismics for upper Miocene to Pleistocene control. This geologic re-evaluation of the Gulf of Mexico, Garden Banks field 236 and a one to three block periphery of approximately 21 by 18 square miles will examine possible reservoir characterization in the Miocene to Pleistocene time period.

Name thesis:degree_name

M.S.

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Earth and Environmental Sciences

Year

2006

Author dc:creator

• Sullivan, Sheri

Contributors dc:contributor

• Sarwar, Abu K. Mostofa
• Ioup, George
• Ioup, Juliette

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/400

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.uno.edu:td-1421