Palynological Data for the Otway Basin from 14 Wells

Over 200 new palynological samples from 14 wells and revised data from 18 wells in the Otway Basin. The data was collected and standardized by Geoscience Australia as part of a 2002-2004 project to enhance petroleum prospectivity. Files include consultant reports and standardized CSV data files.

Use Cases

• Refining age-control and biozonations for the Otway Basin based on the palynological analysis mentioned in the description.
• Conducting integrated petroleum systems analysis based on the enhanced chronostratigraphic framework described.
• Correlating geological formations across wells using the standardized taxonomy and revised data files.
• Training models for microfossil identification from the palynological sample data.

Strengths

• Data from over 200 new samples provides a substantial basis for analysis.
• Data adheres to a standardized taxonomy in current use at Geoscience Australia, promoting consistency.
• Includes revised data from 18 existing wells, offering a broader historical context.

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 the specific Otway Basin project.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia, in collaboration with Primary Industries and Resources SA (PIRSA) and the Department of Primary Industries (DPI), Victoria.

Collection Method

New sampling, processing, and analysis combined with a review of existing reports; data was quality-controlled and taxonomy was standardized.

Time Range

Project conducted from 2002 to 2004.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-04 07:30:54.756784; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Otway Basin, Australia.