Hyperspectral Logging of Cambrian Marine Sediments in the Georgina Basin

Hyperspectral logging data from 13 wells in the southern Georgina Basin, northern Australia, collected by HyLoggerTM instruments. The data were evaluated by the Australian Ocean Data Network to characterize mineralogy and spectral properties of middle Cambrian source rock units. Interpretation supports the differentiation of organic-rich shale units within the Arthur Creek Formation.

Use Cases

• Characterizing mineralogy of source rock units based on hyperspectral and X-ray diffraction data mentioned in the description
• Mapping spatial heterogeneity of prospective hydrocarbon formations based on sedimentological and diagenetic characteristics
• Correlating geophysical log data with mineralogy based on associations between HyLogger results and gamma log intensity
• Differentiating organic-rich shale units based on spectral properties like SWIR reflectance and spectral contrast

Strengths

• Data from 13 wells provides multiple sampling points
• Integration of hyperspectral logging with wireline log data supports multi-modal analysis
• Focus on key source rock units (Thorntonia Limestone and Arthur Creek Formation) with described spectral properties

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

Hyperspectral logging data collected by HyLoggerTM instruments from petroleum, mineral, and stratigraphic wells.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 20:03:19.951786; freshness should be verified

Geography

Southern Georgina Basin, northern Australia (Northern Territory and Queensland)