The Australian Ocean Data Network provides hyperspectral logging data from 13 petroleum, mineral, and stratigraphic wells in the southern Georgina Basin. The data, collected by HyLoggerTM instruments, characterize middle Cambrian marine sediments and source rock units in terms of mineralogy and spectral properties. Interpretation of this data alongside wireline logs supports the differentiation of organic-rich shale units within the Arthur Creek Formation.
Use Cases
- Characterize mineralogical composition of source rock units based on hyperspectral and X-ray diffraction data mentioned in the description
- Map spatial heterogeneity of prospective hydrocarbon formations based on sedimentological and diagenetic characteristics described
- Correlate hyperspectral mineralogy with geophysical log data based on associations described between gamma logs and organic carbon content
- Differentiate organic-rich shale units within a formation based on spectral properties and wireline log data integration described
Strengths
- Data originates from 13 distinct wells, providing multiple sampling points
- Integrates hyperspectral logging with wireline log data for multi-modal analysis
- Focuses on key source rock units (Thorntonia Limestone, Arthur Creek Formation) identified in the study
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, focusing on a specific Australian basin
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Data collected by HyLoggerTM instruments from wells in the southern Georgina Basin
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-06-17 00:47:57.021354; freshness should be verified
- Geography
- Southern Georgina Basin, Northern Territory and Queensland, northern Australia