A5085821083- Geological formations and processes
- Methane Hydrates and Related Phenomena
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geological and Tectonic Studies in Latin America
- CO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
- Geological and Geophysical Studies
- Geophysical and Geoelectrical Methods
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis
- Landslides and related hazards
- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Coastal and Marine Dynamics
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Paleontology and Stratigraphy of Fossils
- Geological Studies and Exploration
- Reservoir Engineering and Simulation Methods
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Marine and environmental studies
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
- Ecology and Conservation Studies
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
The University of Texas at Austin
2006-2025
Bureau of Economic Analysis
2007-2025
Equinor (United Kingdom)
2021
Equinor (Norway)
2014-2020
University of Malta
2016
Colorado School of Mines
2016
Public Health Dayton & Montgomery County
2016
University of Auckland
2016
GNS Science
2016
Bureau of Economic Geology
2010-2015
ABSTRACT This paper delineates our use of 10 708 km 2 three‐dimensional (3D) seismic data from the continental margin Trinidad and Tobago West Indies to describe a series mass transport complexes (MTCs) that were deposited during Plio‐Pleistocene. area, situated along obliquely converging boundary Caribbean/South American plates proximal Orinoco Delta, is characterized by catastrophic shelf‐margin processes, intrusive/extrusive mobile shales active tectonism. Extensive mapping different...
Mass-transport complexes (MTCs) form a significant component of the stratigraphic record in ancient and modern deep-water basins worldwide. One such basin, deep-marine margin eastern offshore Trinidad, situated along obliquely converging boundary Caribbean South American plates proximal to mouth Orinoco River, is characterized by catastrophic shelf-margin processes, intrusive extrusive mobile shales, active tectonics, possible migration sequestration hydrocarbons. Major structural elements...
Mass-transport deposits (MTDs) are gravity-induced units that represent an important component of modern and ancient deep-water stratigraphic successions. MTDs have been widely documented in the literature, but a comprehensive compilation quantitative morphometric parameters associated with their external architecture is still lacking. This work presents database contains 332 data points document length, area, volume, thickness from different geologic ages variety continental margins around...
Abstract Landslides are common in aquatic settings worldwide, from lakes and coastal environments to the deep sea. Fast-moving, large-volume landslides can potentially trigger destructive tsunamis. damage disrupt global communication links other critical marine infrastructure. Landslide deposits act as foci for localized, but important, deep-seafloor biological communities. Under burial, landslide play an important role a successful petroleum system. While broad importance of understanding...
In this paper we examine the role salt tectonics can play in a number of key energy transition technologies, namely, storage as gas caverns (e.g. hydrogen and compressed air), CO2 storage, geothermal energy. For each these technologies explore: i) fundamental concepts driving forces; ii) how why properties are importance; iii) salt-related technical challenges, potential future research directions, approaches needed for large-scale development. We highlight salt-bearing basins offer vast...
Abstract We report a new ecological refugium for the Cheirolepidiaceae family (pollen form genus Classopollis) in Paleocene Lower Wilcox Group Gulf Coast of southeastern Texas based on palynological analysis four wells. The were once thought to have gone extinct at Cretaceous–Paleogene (K/Pg) boundary or earlier North America; however, similar refugia this previously been reported China, Argentina, and potentially Rocky Mountains United States. highest relative abundances Classopollis pollen...
Salt formations have resource potential for energy storage, nuclear waste repositories, brine production; but their mineralogical heterogeneity and complex structures present significant challenges characterization. This geophysical analysis uses 3-D seismic reflection petrophysical data to explore the intricate characteristics of Lopingian bedded salt in Delaware Basin located within Greater Permian Area United States. The study focuses on Castile Salado reveals an area deformed strata...
Abstract The Upper Permian Castile Formation of the Delaware Basin is a 515.3 m (1690.6 ft) thick deep‐water laminated evaporitic sequence dominated by anhydrite and halite. This formation seals hydrocarbon reservoirs produced‐water injection targets, holds potential for salt cavern development due to its halite‐bearing intervals. study presents sedimentological characterisation two cores from basin's centre margin, complemented suite petrographic geochemical analyses, including X‐ray...
Salt tectonics at rifted margins involve intricate interactions between weak, ductile evaporite layers and brittle sedimentary rocks. Fully coupled geodynamic surface process modeling can provide new insights into the dynamic controls on salt tectonics. We adopt such a tool (ASPECT + FastScape) to investigate evolution of salt-detached systems magma-poor margins.   Firstly, we temporal changes in seaward translation velocity overlying sediments impacts deformation overburden. Our...
This study integrates 3-D seismic reflection and petrophysical data to investigate the Lopingian bedded salt formations of Delaware Basin, part Greater Permian Basin in United States. Focusing on Castile Salado Formations, analysis identifies a zone thickened deformed strata associated with an intra-salt fold-thrust belt southwestern portion volume. Adjacent this lies geophysically distinct region termed buffer zone.Petrophysical Formation within reveals unique composition, deviating from...
Abstract Discovery of geomorphological elements such as valleys and channel-like features on the surface Mars has prompted debate over alternative origins for these morphologies, including erosion by lava, liquid CO2, glaciation, mass wasting events. Similarities between Martian those certain terrestrial environments suggest that water processes were involved in formation some visible landscapes. Recent advances three-dimensional seismic reflectivity imaging techniques, drawn mainly from oil...
Because of hydrogen's low energy density, hydrogen storage is a critical component the economy, particularly when large-scale and flexible utilization required. There sense urgency to develop geological projects support yet utilization. This study aims answer questions not resolved in research literature discussing valuation options for commercial development. establishes net present value (NPV) evaluation framework that integrates updated techno-economic analysis market-based operations....
A 15,000-km2 (5792-mi2) three-dimensional seismic data survey that covers the shelf-slope transition of eastern offshore Trinidad continental margin reveals geometry and depositional history last maximum glacial lowstand shelf-margin succession. Despite lack well information at these shallow depths, quality continuity allow us to pursue a detailed stratigraphic interpretation The basin-fill stratal architecture studied interval shows great deal lateral vertical variability along during...
Morphological variations within continental-margin clinoforms can help improve our understanding of sediment dispersal on, the composition of, and transport mechanisms occurring along shelf margins. In this study, we combine 2D 3D seismic reflection well data to document in clinoform morphologies Pliocene-Recent Giant Foresets Formation northern Taranaki Basin, offshore western New Zealand. Quantitative analysis slope geometries, shelf-edge trajectories geomorphological patterns allowed for...
Progradation of deltaic systems that reach the shelf edge is considered a primary mechanism to deliver sand continental margins. Sediment bypass processes can dominate outer upper slope transition, causing poor preservation reservoir quality sandstones. Turbidites carry bulk coarse fraction downdip where thicker pile be deposited once channel-to-lobe transition reached. Predicting this lateral and vertical variability along challenging. This configuration further complicated when mixed...