Petroleum Geoscience

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-ix

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2. Introduction to Petroleum Geology

   • Knut Bjørlykke

   Pages 1-26

3. Introduction to Sedimentology

   • Knut Bjørlykke

   Pages 27-85

4. Sedimentary Geochemistry

   • Knut Bjørlykke

   Pages 87-111

5. Sandstones and Sandstone Reservoirs

   • Knut Bjørlykke, Jens Jahren

   Pages 113-140

6. Carbonate Sediments

   • Nils-Martin Hanken, Knut Bjørlykke, Jesper Kresten Nielsen

   Pages 141-200

7. Shales, Silica Deposits and Evaporites

   • Knut Bjørlykke

   Pages 201-212

8. Stratigraphy

   • Jenø Nagy, Knut Bjørlykke

   Pages 213-234

9. Sequence Stratigraphy, Seismic Stratigraphy and Basin Analysis

   • Knut Bjørlykke

   Pages 235-251

10. Heat Transport in Sedimentary Basins

    • Knut Bjørlykke

    Pages 253-257

11. Subsurface Water and Fluid Flow in Sedimentary Basins

    • Knut Bjørlykke

    Pages 259-279

12. Introduction to Geomechanics: Stress and Strain in Sedimentary Basins

    • Knut Bjørlykke, Kaare Høeg, Nazmul Haque Mondol

    Pages 281-298

13. The Structure and Hydrocarbon Traps of Sedimentary Basins

    • Roy H. Gabrielsen

    Pages 299-327

14. Compaction of Sedimentary Rocks Including Shales, Sandstones and Carbonates

    • Knut Bjørlykke

    Pages 329-337

15. Source Rocks and Petroleum Geochemistry

    • Knut Bjørlykke

    Pages 339-348

16. Petroleum Migration

    • Knut Bjørlykke

    Pages 349-360

17. Well Logs: A Brief Introduction

    • Knut Bjørlykke

    Pages 361-373

18. Seismic Exploration

    • Nazmul Haque Mondol

    Pages 375-402

19. Explorational Rock Physics – The Link Between Geological Processes and Geophysical Observables

    • Per Avseth

    Pages 403-426

20. 4D Seismic

    • Martin Landrø

    Pages 427-444

Petroleum geoscience comprises those geoscientific disciplines which are of greatest significance for the exploration and recovery of oil and gas. These include petroleum geology, of which sedimentary geology is the main foundation along with the contextual and modifying principles of regional, tectonic and structural geology. Additionally, biostratigraphy and micropalaeontology, organic geochemistry, and geophysical exploration and production techniques are all important tools for petroleum geoscientists in the 21st century. This comprehensive textbook present an overview of petroleum geoscience for geologists destined for the petroleum industry. It should also be useful for students interested in environmental geology, engineering geology and other aspects of sedimentary geology

• North Sea
• Petroleum exploration
• Petroleum geology
• Petroleum production
• Sedimentology

From the reviews:

"However, there should be no doubt that the present book covers the basic needs for all students in petroleum geoscience. Moreover, because of its coverage of basic principles it should also be a valid reference for professionals who want to update themselves on subjects in which they do not have special expertise." (H. Carstens, GeoExpro Issue 5, Vol 8 2011, pp 88)

“The hallmark achievements of this introductory work in petroleum geology exploration are its balance of important subject coverage, clarity of text and illustrations, and selectivity of references. … Illustrations throughout the text, most in color, are outstanding. … it is a valuable primer for tackling much more specialized, in-depth information and issues that confront graduate students and professionals. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals/practitioners.” (T. L. T. Grose, Choice, Vol. 48 (11), July, 2011)

• Dept. Geology, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway

  Knut Bjorlykke

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