Tithonian Play Assessment in Dampier Sub-Basin and Rankin Trend

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 Australian Ocean Data Network published this quantitative appraisal of Australia's hydrocarbon potential, assessing remaining potential in four undrilled prospects. The assessment used a Monte Carlo simulation computer program called SIMULAT via the prospect-by-prospect method.

Use Cases

• Modeling hydrocarbon potential based on Monte Carlo simulation results
• Assessing exploration risk for undrilled prospects like Courtenay, Wallcot, Nickol, and Finucane
• Comparing proven discoveries (Angel gas, Egret oil) with potential prospects
• Quantifying resource estimates for the Tithonian play in the Dampier Sub-basin

Strengths

• Assessment includes data from six tested wells, providing a factual baseline
• Identifies two significant discoveries (Angel gas, Egret oil) within the play
• Evaluates four specific undrilled prospects (Courtenay, Wallcot, Nickol, Finucane)
• Uses a quantitative method (Monte Carlo simulation via SIMULAT program)

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/temporal bias inherent to data_gov_au

Provenance

Source

Australian Ocean Data Network

Collection Method

Quantitative appraisal using Monte Carlo simulation (SIMULAT program) via the prospect-by-prospect method

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 07:43:50.874180; freshness should be verified

Geography

Dampier Sub-Basin and Rankin Trend, Offshore Western Australia