Otway Basin Palynological Data from 32 Wells

Palynological data from over 200 new samples collected from 14 wells and revised data from 18 wells in the Otway Basin. The data was produced by Geoscience Australia and Morgan Palaeo Associates as part of a 2002-2004 work program to enhance petroleum prospectivity.

Use Cases

• Refine age-control and biozonations using standardized taxonomy data from palynological reports.
• Correlate stratigraphic units across wells using revised palynological data files.
• Integrate palynological data with seismic- and well-interpretation for chronostratigraphic framework construction.
• Document regional petroleum systems elements by combining palynology with geochemistry and geohistory modelling.

Strengths

• Data covers over 200 new samples from 14 wells.
• Includes revised data from 18 additional wells.
• Data has undergone quality-assurance and standardization to a current taxonomy.

Limitations

• Data is from a specific 2002-2004 project and may not reflect recent discoveries.
• Sample size is limited to 32 wells within a single basin.
• Original data files are in legacy wmf and dex formats.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia, Primary Industries and Resources SA, Department of Primary Industries Victoria.

Collection Method

New sampling, processing, and analysis combined with review and revision of existing reports.

Time Range

2002-2004 project period.

Freshness

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Geography

Otway Basin, Australia.