Geol.788 PETROLEUM GEOLOGY (3 C.H)
Hydrocarbons in a global context; the philosophy and structure of the oil industry; energy trends, petroleum environment: source rocks, reservoirs, traps, seals and the timing of generation relative to trap formation, basic stratigraphic principles as they relate to correlation, the importance of establishing markers and datum lines, the use of macro and micro- fossils in chronostratigraphy, correlation of well logs, production of structural maps, construction of net and gross reservoir maps, cross-sections and reserve calculations, mapping faults, pinch outs and sub-crops, play and Field examples from around the world, reserves and risk, use of modern seismic and new technology, petroleum System and play fairway analysis, prospect evaluation, petroleum basins of Pakistan, case history.
Books Recommended:
- Petroleum Geoscience by Gluyas, J. and Swarbrick, R., 2004. Blackwell Scientific, London.
- Elements of Petroleum Geology by Richard C. Selly., 1998. Academic Press.
- Petroleum Geology by F.K. North., 1985. Allen & Unwin.
- Petroleum Formation and Occurrence by B.P. Tissot, and Welte, D.H., 1978. Pringer- Verlage.
- Petroleum Geology of Pakistan by Iqbal b. Kadri., 1995. Karachi, Pakistan.