An Assessment of the Tithonian Play in the Dampier Sub-Basin and Rankin Trend, Offshore We

An assessment of the hydrocarbon potential in the Tithonian play of the Dampier Sub-basin and Rankin Trend, offshore Western Australia. The report describes a quantitative appraisal using a Monte Carlo simulation program called SIMULAT, evaluating six drilled wells and four undrilled prospects. It was published by the Australian Ocean Data Network and last updated on 2026-04-28.

Use Cases

• Assessing undiscovered hydrocarbon resources based on the Monte Carlo simulation methodology described.
• Evaluating geological prospectivity for the Tithonian play based on the analysis of six existing wells.
• Comparing exploration potential between drilled and undrilled prospects like Courtenay, Wallcot, Nickol, and Finucane.
• Supporting regional energy resource planning based on the quantitative appraisal of Australia's hydrocarbon potential.

Strengths

• Assessment includes results from six drilled wells, with Angel noted as a significant gas discovery and Egret as a significant oil discovery.
• Evaluates four specific undrilled prospects (Courtenay, Wallcot, Nickol, and Finucane) using a prospect-by-prospect method.
• Employs a quantitative Monte Carlo simulation program (SIMULAT) for the appraisal.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Quantitative appraisal using Monte Carlo simulation (SIMULAT) as part of a continuing program.

Time Range

Tithonian geological period (Late Jurassic).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-28 13:35:04.045127; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Dampier Sub-basin and Rankin Trend, Offshore Western Australia.