Palynological Data for the Otway Basin from 14 Wells

Geoscience Australia's 2002-2004 Otway Basin Project produced this collection of palynological data. The record contains standardized data files for over 200 new samples from 14 wells and revised data for 18 wells. Data was generated through new sampling and analysis by Morgan Palaeo Associates, combined with a review of existing reports.

Use Cases

• Refining age-control and biozonations for the Otway Basin based on palynological analysis.
• Conducting integrated petroleum systems analysis using updated biostratigraphic data.
• Correlating stratigraphic units across wells using standardized palynological taxonomy.
• Enhancing depositional system models with revised fossil data.

Strengths

• Contains data from over 200 new samples collected from 14 selected wells.
• Includes revised and standardized data files for 18 Otway Basin wells.
• Data adheres to a standardized taxonomy in current use at Geoscience Australia.

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 the Otway Basin study area.

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 palynological analysis combined with a review of existing biostratigraphic reports.

Time Range

Project conducted as part of Geoscience Australia's 2002-2004 work program.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 21:34:12.776942; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Otway Basin, Australia.