Petroleum Systems Model Scenarios for the Vulcan Sub-basin, Offshore Western Australia

Several scenarios of a 3D petroleum systems model for the Vulcan Sub-basin were simulated using PetroMod 3D V.10 software. The modelling results confirm the timing of hydrocarbon generation and present-day maturity from a prior 2004 study, while incorporating new PhaseKinetic models for source rocks. The data was published by Geoscience Australia and was last updated on 2026-04-20.

Use Cases

• Predicting hydrocarbon fluid composition based on PhaseKinetic models for source rocks.
• Assessing exploration risk by comparing predicted accumulation locations with proven fields.
• Evaluating source rock maturity and generation rates in different sub-basin kitchen areas.
• Analyzing the impact of model resolution and geological uncertainties on predicted accumulation sizes.

Strengths

• Results are based on a 3D petroleum systems model simulated with PetroMod 3D V.10 software.
• Modelling compares results with a prior 2004 study, providing a temporal benchmark.
• Data is sourced from Geoscience Australia, a national geological survey organization.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The model's low resolution is noted to influence predicted accumulation sizes and column heights.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Simulation of several scenarios of a 3D petroleum systems model using PetroMod 3D V.10 software.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-20 03:24:43.547766; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Vulcan Sub-basin, Offshore Western Australia