Don hallett libya has the largest petroleum reserves of any country in africa and since production began in 1961 over 20 billion barrels of oil have been produced. Since the previous edition, published in 2002, there have been numerous developments in libya, including the. Klett foreword this report was prepared as part of the u. Petroleum geology of libya don hallett, daniel clark. Broadhead, new mexico bureau of geology and mineral resources, a division of new mexico institute of mining and technology introduction the oil and natural gas that are produced from oil and gas fields reside in porous and permeable rocks reservoirs in which these liquids have collected and accumulated. Based on some experiences of many individuals, it is in truth that reading this petroleum geology of libya, by don. The american association of petroleum geologists, aapg studies in geology 18 1984. This paper presents an interpretation of integrated potential field dataset from ajdabiya trough, northeast sirt basin libya. Recent drilling successes onshore algeria and offshore egypt, and renewed industry interest in libya have reinvigorated exploration in north africa. This volume will provide a ready source of reference to individuals and companies who wish to obtain an overview of the petroleum geology of libya, and will save them the laborious task of sifting through hundreds of publications to find the data they require. As this petroleum geology of libya, by don hallett, it will actually provide you the smart. Thermal maturation history of the sirte basin, libya.
According to energy intelligence research, in 2003 libya was the 11th largest exporter of petroleum in the world. Geological survey, 2000, world petroleum assessmentdescription and results. I can thoroughly recommend this highly readable text to everyone with an interest in north african andor libyan petroleum geology. When occidental petroleum corporation was reorganized in 1959, its total oil production was some 100 barrels per day. A large amount of data has been published on the geology of libya, but it is scattered through the literature. Don hallett petroleum geology of libya world of digitals. A guide to the geology of the cairo area download ebook. Geological survey world energy assess ment team 2000. This is just what this petroleum geology of libya, by don hallett tells you. Since the previous edition, published in 2002, there have been numerous developments in libya, including the lifting of. The basincenter sectors in which significant petroleum systems have developed rusk, 2001, 2002 are. It is based exclusively on published data, supplemented by the authors experience gained during ten years work in libya. Palaeozoic petroleum systems of the murzuq basin, libya.
The sirte basin province of libyasirtezelten total petroleum system by thomas s. The nafoora oilfield is situated on a major tectonic uplift in the eastern sirte basin, the amal. This set of pages introduce the geology of libya and its petroleum resources with links to maps and cross sections assembled from a variety of publications and geological sources by hassan salem hassan swalem to his family, for his phd geological. These form 89% of all the discovered libyan petroleum reserves. The study aimed to assess the role of basement structures in the development of the ajdabiya. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The petroleum geology of these priority and boutique provinces is described in this series of reports.
The petroleum geology of libya is a magnificent synthesis of a huge. Libya has the largest hydrocarbon reserves of any country in africa, and these resources play a major role in the economy of libya. The petroleum systems of the five major onshore sedimentary basinssirt, murzuq, kufrah, ghadamis, and cyrenaicaand the offshore tripolitania basin are described. Petroleum geology of libya, by don hallett, try it and also show it. Petroleum potential of the underexplored basin centers a. Geology of libya az zawiyah university, az zawiyah rated 4. Petroleum geology of libya by don hallett paulbroun. Seventysix priority provinces exclusive of the united states and cho. The country also has phosphate, gypsum, magnetite, potash, salt and sulfur reserves.
The generation and entrapment of hydrocarbon in libya was controlled by the tectonic history of each individual basin. Libya is considered a highly attractive oil area due to its low cost of. Pdf geology libya by hassan salem hassan swalem to his. Read online or download petroleum geology of libya pdf. Petroleum geologists are the men and women who know how to read the story told by the very earth beneath our feet in order to find oil and natural gas, which are vital resources in our lives. Tectonic movements occurred in northern libya were responsible for the large sedimentary sequences in libyan basins.
Macerals are microscopically recognizable constituents of organic matter found in coals and kerogen, analogous to mineral constituents in a. The primary objective of world petroleum assessment 2000 is to assess the. Petroleum geochemistry and source rock potential of carbonate rocks. Rating 5 out of 5 for north african petroleum explorationists. Only minor amounts of oil have so far been found in the upper cretaceous chalk. Total petroleum systems of the pelagian province, tunisia. Since the previous edition, published in 2002, there have been numerous developments in libya, including the lifting of sanctions, a new licensing system, with licensing rounds in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, many new. Petroleum geology of libya has clearly been thoroughly researched by someone who knows the country very well indeed. Petroleum geology in libya libyas first oil discovery was made by esso standard in 1957, in the western ghadames basin. Libya has the biggest petroleum reserves of any state in africa and because construction begun in 1961 over 20 billion barrels of oil were produced. North africa and the middle east hold huge reserves and resources of oil and gas and are some of the most important regions for future hydrocarbon production. Sirte basin figure 2 south ajdabiya trough maradah graben southern zallah trough tumayam trough ghadamis basin figure 3 murzuq basin figure 3.
The prolific sirte basin became the focus of exploration after several magnetic surveys outlined the structural make up of the basin. Drilling on this high encountered hydrocarbon entrapment in over a dozen distinct stratigraphic units. Geology libya petroleum geology petroleum reservoir. Geological survey world petroleum assessment 2000 u. Map of libya, showing location, the surface geology, and the major tectonic elements. Politics and prices often overshadow the story of what happens before the oil and gas ever. The region experienced longrunning subsidence and terrestrial sedimentation during the paleozoic, followed by phases of volcanism and intense folding in. By the time moammar gaddaffi nationalized the industry in 1969, oxy libya, the wholly owned subsidiary, was producing 800,000 barrels per day. Three petroleum systems can be distinguished within the basin.
Basic petroleum geochemistry for source rock evaluation. Aapg publications as well as journal of petroleum geology see selected bibliography. The third edition of elements of petroleum geology by richard c. Abstract interpretation and analysis of landsat imagery, integrated with published geological maps, has provided the basis for a reexamination of the structural geology of the area, and has enabled a new interpretation of the tectonic development of the western part of the sirt basin to be made. In libya, explo ration started in 1901 by italian geologists, which studied the coastal region of. He received a ba in geology from williams college and an ms in geological sciences from the university of southern california. Four oilfields have been discovered on this uplift amal, rakb, augila and naffora. A great variety of proven hydrocarbon plays and trap styles are present in the sedimentary succession of the netherlands, which starts in the middle paleozoic and has been deformed by several.
The series consists of 7 parts of 3045 minutes each. Oil reserves in libya are the largest in africa and among the ten largest globally with 46. Petroleum geology of libya don hallett, daniel clarklowes. Petroleum geology in libya libya s first oil discovery was made by esso standard in 1957, in the western ghadames basin. Production from both clastic and carbonate onshore reservoirs is associated with wellde. The sirte basin province of libyasirtezelten total. Sonnenberg is the most uptodate and essential text on petroleum geology that ive seen. Producible oil occurs within the late jurassic and early cretaceous rift basins in a variety of sandstone reservoirs and trap styles.
The first edition of petroleum geology of libya, by don hallett, was published in 2002, so a second edition is welcomed. Petroleum geology of libya by don hallett overdrive. Libya has the largest petroleum reserves of any country in africa and since production began in 1961 over 20 billion barrels of oil have been produced. Libya is scheduled to arrive the midpoint of depletion of reserves in 2001 and this gives a well timed aspect at which to study the country of petroleum exploration in. Cyrenaica, and the first geological map of libya was published by. Regional geology of africa springerverlag berlin heidelberg new york london paris tokyo hong kong barcelona. Elghoul, 1996, oil and gas potential of the deep trough areas in the sirt basin, libya, in m. With daniel clarklowes as coauthor, the book is written by two petroleum geoscientists with 40 years of experience between them. This is a continuation of a paleozoic trend that had yielded some big discoveries in eastern algeria. Such an amount made oxy libya the eighth largest producer in the world. The sirte basin province of libyasirtezelten total petroleum. Basic petroleum geology training course petroskills bg.
This stratigraphic interval remains a potential play for future exploration, but with the depth of burial increasing rapidly westwards, overpressuring may be required to preserve porosity and. This basin is considered to be the most prolific oil basin in north africa with an oil gravity that. Aapg publications as well as journal of petroleum geology see selected. Most of the country is intracraton basins, filled with thick layers of sediment. The petroleum geology of southern libya is featured in a new training film series on dvd. Review of the petroleum geology of the western part of the. It will include more understanding of you to life as well as function much better. Libya is scheduled to reach the midpoint of depletion of. Feb 26, 2002 libya has the largest petroleum reserves of any country in africa and since production began in 1961 over 20 billion barrels of oil have been produced. Pdf structure of the ajdabiya trough, ne sirt basin. The exploration of the dutch hydrocarbon plays is in a mature stage. The sirt basin, the most prolific oil basin in africa, contains 89% of libyas reserves and 16 giant oil fields.
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Dynamic stratigraphy of the tahara formation hamada basin. The third edition of this classic text has been fully updated and revised when compared to the second edition, making it an essential textbook and reference guide for. Ebook ebook download petroleum geology of libya, by. Since the previous edition, published in 2002, there have been numerous. Libya is scheduled to arrive the midpoint of depletion of reserves in 2001 and this gives a.
The geology of libya formed on top of deep and poorly understood precambrian igneous and metamorphic crystalline basement rock. Petroleum geology plays an important role in todays society. Since 2001, he has worked with mi energy corp on three oil field development projects located onshore ne china. Key sedimentary and plate tectonic events are featured based on extensive outcrop video footage combined with professional, animated 3d graphics, presentday facies analogue pictures and interviews with. Reservoir rocks range in age from precambrian to eocene. The primary documentation for these assessments is in u. Framework for the exploration of libya search and discovery. Tunisia, libya, italy, and maltathe bou dabbous tertiary and jurassiccretaceous composite by t.
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