Geometry and Petrogenesis of Dolomite Hydrocarbon Reservoirs (Geological Society Special Publication No. 235)

The wide distribution of dolomite rocks in North American, Middle- and Far-Eastern hydrocarbon reservoirs is reason enough for their intensive study. In this volume dolomite enthusiasts review progress and define the current boundaries of dolomite research, related particularly to the importance of these rocks as reservoirs. As might be expected, reviews provide critical analyses of past ideas on origins and why many are no longer tenable. Discussions range between conceptual models and numerical simulations of the flow paths of dolomitizing fluids, geochemical modelling, and microbial mediation. Case studies from areas as diverse as North America, the Middle East, South-east Asia and Australia provide a solid background but illustrate important differences in views on the origins of these enigmatic rocks. Also available: New Techniques in Sediment Core Analysis - ISBN 1862392102 Hydrocarbons in Crystalline Rocks (Geological Society Special Publication) - ISBN 1862391378 The Geological Society of LondonFounded in 1807, the Geological Society of London is the oldest geological society in the world, and one of the largest publishers in the Earth sciences.The Society publishes a wide range of high-quality peer-reviewed titles for academics and professionals working in the geosciences, and enjoys an enviable international reputation for the quality of its work.The many areas in which we publish in include:-Petroleum geology-Tectonics, structural geology and geodynamics-Stratigraphy, sedimentology and paleontology-Volcanology, magmatic studies and geochemistry-Remote sensing-History of geology-Regional geology guides 'Commercial oil deposits in basement rocks are not geological "accidents" but are oil accumulations which obey all the rules of oil sourcing, migration and entrapment; therefore in areas of not too deep basement, oil deposits within basement rocks should be explored with the same professional skill and zeal as accumulations in the overlying sediments', Landes et al. (1960), AAPG Bulletin

Given that most OPEC countries are currently at or within 5% of production capacity, there is a growing need to look for 'new oil' and other hydrocarbons in non-traditional sources.

While oil and gas fields in crystalline basement are still discovered mostly by accident, as shown in this book, such reservoirs can be very prolific, especially if the basement rock is highly faulted or fractured. The chapters in this volume cover a diverse range of topics related broadly to the theme of hydrocarbons in crystalline rocks, and challenge explorationists' definition of basement rock, which needs to be less narrow and more responsive to new geological ideas.

In this volume, recent advances in analytical and logging technology and their application to the analysis of sediment cores are presented. Developments in providing access to core data and associated datasets, and advances in data mining technology in order to integrate and interpret new and legacy datasets within the wider context of seafloor studies are also discussed Papers based on a conference on'The Geometry and Petrogensis of Dolomite Hydrocarbon Reservoirs'held at the Geological Society of London, 3-4 December 2002. The geometry and petrogenesis of dolomite hydrocarbon reservoirs: introduction Genesis of some Carboniferous dolomites in the south and east of Ireland Based on a meeting held at Burlington House, London, in February 2001.