Petrel Sub-basin Geohistory Modelling Study 1995-1996

A 1995-1996 study by AGSO's Marine, Petroleum and Sedimentary Resources Division focused on the Petrel Sub-basin. The research aimed to define basement elements, tectonic events, basin fill, and petroleum system controls to improve resource exploration. The dataset is provided by Geoscience Australia and consists of PDF and HTML documents.

Use Cases

• Modeling basin evolution based on described stratigraphic and structural development framework.
• Assessing petroleum system potential based on factors controlling development and distribution mentioned in the study.
• Analyzing tectonic influences on basin formation based on the nature and age of controlling events.
• Interpreting depositional processes based on the study of basin fill nature and age.

Strengths

• Study conducted by a national geological survey (AGSO/Geoscience Australia).
• Clear, focused research objectives for basin analysis are documented.
• Last metadata update recorded as 2026-03-25.

Limitations

• Data format is limited to PDF and HTML; no structured tabular or spatial data is indicated.
• Column-level documentation and sample data are unavailable.
• Row count and dataset size are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Study undertaken within AGSO's Marine, Petroleum and Sedimentary Resources Division as part of the North West Shelf Project.

Time Range

1995-1996

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 18:38:57.470213; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Petrel Sub-basin, North West Shelf region (likely offshore Australia).