Petroleum Geology of Libya

Petroleum Geology of Libya, Second Edition, systematically reviews the exploration history, plate tectonics, structural evolution, stratigraphy, geochemistry and petroleum systems of Libya, and includes valuable new chapters on oil and gas fields, production, and reserves. Since the previous edition, published in 2002, there have been numerous developments in Libya, including the lifting of sanctions, a new licensing system, with licensing rounds in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007, many new exploratory wells, discoveries and field developments, and a change of regime.

A large amount of new data has been published on the geology of Libya in the past fourteen years, but it is widely scattered through the literature. Much of the older data has been superseded, and several of the key publications, especially those published in Libya, are difficult to access. This second edition provides an updated source of reference which incorporates much new information, particularly on petroleum systems, reserves, oil and gas fields, play fairways, and remaining potential. It presents the results of recent research and a detailed description of Libyan offshore geology. The book includes an extensive and comprehensive bibliography.

• Presents over 180 full colour illustrations including maps, diagrams and charts, illustrating the key concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Authored by two recognized world authorities on geology in Libya, with over 40 years’ experience in Libya between them
• Provides an expanded and updated version of the bestselling previous edition, nicknamed the Explorationist’s Bible
• Lays the foundation for the post-revolution exploration age in Libya

Petroleum geologists, new venture managers, exploration consultants, petroleum economists. Academics and students at graduate and post-graduate levels, researchers and institutions

Chapter 1: History of Oil and Gas Exploration

• Abstract
• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 The Decade 1950–59
• 1.3 The Decade 1960–69
• 1.4 The Decade 1970–79
• 1.5 The Decade 1980–89
• 1.6 The Decade 1990–99
• 1.7 The Decade 2000–09
• 1.8 The Period 2010–15

Chapter 2: Plate Tectonic History

• Abstract
• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Present-Day Africa
• 2.3 Rodinia
• 2.4 The Pan-African Orogeny and the Assembly of Pannotia
• 2.5 The Saharan Metacraton
• 2.6 Gondwana
• 2.7 Pangaea
• 2.8 Tethys
• 2.9 Tethys to Mediterranean

Chapter 3: Stratigraphy

• Abstract
• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Kufrah Basin and Surrounding Areas
• 3.3 Tibisti Arch
• 3.4 Murzuq Basin
• 3.5 Al Qarqaf Arch
• 3.6 Ghadamis Basin
• 3.7 Hamadah Basin, Nafusah Arch, Jifarah Terrace and NW Offshore
• 3.8 Sirt Basin and Adjacent Offshore
• 3.9 Cyrenaica and Adjacent Offshore

Chapter 4: Structure

• Abstract
• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Southern Libya
• 4.3 Northern Libya
• 4.4 Offshore
• 4.5 Structural Summary

Chapter 5: Petroleum Geochemistry

• Abstract
• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Murzuq Basin
• 5.3 Greater Ghadamis Basin
• 5.4 Al Kufrah Basin
• 5.5 Sirt Basin
• 5.6 Offshore
• 5.7 Cyrenaica

Chapter 6: Petroleum Systems and Play Fairways

• Abstract
• 6.1 Introduction
• 6.2 Petroleum Systems of the Sirt Basin
• 6.3 Petroleum Systems of Western Libya
• 6.4 Petroleum Systems of the Sabratah Basin
• 6.5 Offshore Sirt Proven and Potential Plays

Chapter 7: Oil and Gas Fields of Libya

• Abstract
• 7.1 Introduction
• 7.2 Sarir Main
• 7.3 Messlah
• 7.4 Jalu
• 7.5 Nasser (Zaltan)
• 7.6 Awjilah-Nafurah
• 7.7 Intisar D
• 7.8 Raqubah
• 7.9 Zahrah-Hufrah
• 7.10 Sabah
• 7.11 Shararah A
• 7.12 El Feel (Elephant)
• 7.13 Al Wafaa
• 7.14 Hamra
• 7.15 Bouri
• 7.16 Bahr Essalam

Chapter 8: Future Exploration and Exploitation Potential

• Abstract
• 8.1 Introduction
• 8.2 Oil and Gas Already Discovered
• 8.3 Exploration Potential
• 8.4 Exploitation Potential
• 8.5 Conclusions