Six wells have already tested the Tithonian play in the Dampier Sub-basin, with Angel being a significant gas discovery and Egret a significant oil discovery. The remaining potential in four undrilled prospects (Courtenay, Wallcot, Nickol, and Finucane) was assessed using a Monte Carlo simulation program called SIMULAT. This dataset is part of a continuing program of quantitative appraisal of Australia's hydrocarbon potential.
Use Cases
- Quantify hydrocarbon potential in undrilled prospects based on the prospect-by-prospect assessment method
- Compare discovery outcomes between wells based on the results from Angel and Egret
- Apply Monte Carlo simulation techniques based on the use of the SIMULAT program
- Evaluate regional hydrocarbon potential based on the focus on the Dampier Sub-basin and Rankin Trend
Strengths
- Assessment includes results from six wells, with two significant discoveries
- Focuses on four specific undrilled prospects (Courtenay, Wallcot, Nickol, Finucane)
- Utilizes a quantitative Monte Carlo simulation method (SIMULAT)
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
- Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to data_gov_au
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Prospect-by-prospect assessment using Monte Carlo simulation (SIMULAT)
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-16 13:59:04.661287; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Dampier Sub-basin and Rankin Trend, Offshore Western Australia