Geochemical Data on Gippsland Basin Hydrocarbon Accumulations

A dataset from the Australian Ocean Data Network presents a geochemical overview of hydrocarbon accumulations in the Gippsland Basin. It includes findings from a 2015 AAPG/SEG conference, detailing estimated ultimate recoveries of 16.5 TCF of gas, 4026 MMbbl of oil, 385 MMbbl of condensate, and 752 MMbbl of LPG as of the end of 2012. The data addresses questions about petroleum systems, source rocks, and migration pathways.

Use Cases

• Correlating hydrocarbon sources based on geochemical fingerprinting data mentioned in the description
• Modeling petroleum migration pathways using identified source rock units and reservoir information
• Assessing remaining exploration prospectivity, particularly in the eastern basin, based on the described resource estimates and uncertainties
• Evaluating carbon dioxide sequestration risk along the basin flanks using the geological framework described

Strengths

• Includes specific resource volume estimates: 16.5 TCF gas, 4026 MMbbl oil, 385 MMbbl condensate, 752 MMbbl LPG
• Provides a temporal reference point with data as of the end of 2012
• Cites specific geological formations and fields (e.g., Latrobe Group, Kingfish, Halibut, Longtom)

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Last updated 2026-04-16 16:32:24.725295; freshness should be verified

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Likely compiled from geochemical analyses and industry reports for a 2015 AAPG/SEG conference presentation.

Time Range

Data references discoveries from 1965 to estimates as of the end of 2012.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-16 16:32:24.725295

Geography

Gippsland Basin, Australia.