Hyperspectral logging of middle Cambrian marine sediments with hydrocarbon prospectivity:

Hyperspectral logging data from 13 wells in the southern Georgina Basin characterize prospective hydrocarbon source rocks. The data includes mineralogy, short-wave infrared reflectance, and spectral contrast for middle Cambrian units like the Arthur Creek Formation. Interpretation alongside wireline logs supports differentiation of organic-rich shale units.

Use Cases

• Characterize mineralogy of source rock units based on hyperspectral and X-ray diffraction data
• Map spatial heterogeneity of prospective hydrocarbon formations based on sedimentological and diagenetic features
• Correlate geophysical log data with mineralogy based on associations between gamma log intensity and spectral properties
• Differentiate organic-rich shale units within a formation based on spectral properties and biostratigraphy

Strengths

• Data covers 13 wells in the southern Georgina Basin, providing multiple sampling points
• Integrates multiple data types including hyperspectral logging, X-ray diffraction, and wireline log data
• Focuses on key source rock units within the middle Cambrian Narpa Group, a defined geological target

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 2026-06-04 05:59:52.133008; freshness should be verified

Geography

Southern Georgina Basin, spanning parts of the Northern Territory and Queensland in northern Australia.