Volcanic Reservoirs in Petroleum Exploration

The first work of its kind, Volcanic Reservoirs in Petroleum Exploration summarizes the current research and exploration techniques of volcanic reservoirs as a source of oil and gas. With a specific focus on the geological features and development characteristics of volcanic reservoirs in China, it presents a series of practical exploration and evaluation techniques based on this research. Authored by an award-winning petroleum geologist, it introduces exploration and outcome prediction techniques that can be used by scientists in any volcanic region worldwide.

Volcanic reservoirs as new sources of petroleum resources are a hot topic in petroleum exploration. Although volcanic rock cannot generate hydrocarbons, it can serve as a reservoir for hydrocarbons when conditions permit. This book explains the differences between volcanic reservoirs and other major reservoir types, and describes effective methods for examining volcanic distribution and predicting volcanic reservoirs, providing a framework for systematic studies throughout the world.

• Includes an entire section dedicated to current trends in volcanic prediction and evaluation technology
• More than 90 full-color photos illustrate the text in greater detail
• Case studies conclude each chapter, helping scientists apply the book's concepts to real-life scenarios

Geoscientists: specifically petroleum geologists; researchers of petroleum geology and petroleum exploration and development; professors and students of petroleum geology

Preface

Foreword

Chapter 1. Exploration History and Features of Volcanic Reservoirs

1.1 Overseas Volcanic Reservoir Exploration

1.2 Volcanic Reservoir Exploration in China

Chapter 2. Formation and Distribution of Volcanic Rock

2.1 Global Distribution of Volcanic Rocks

2.2 Tectonic Setting for the Formation of Volcanic Rock

2.3 Formation and Distribution of Volcanic Rock in Depositional Basins of China

Chapter 3. Characteristics of Volcanic Reservoirs

3.1 Concepts of the Volcanic Reservoir

3.2 Development Environment and Types of Volcanic Reservoirs

3.3 Characteristics of Volcanic Reservoirs in Hydrocarbon-Bearing Basins

3.4 Main Controlling Factors for Forming Volcanic Reservoirs in Hydrocarbon-Bearing Basins

Chapter 4. Geology of Volcanic Reservoirs

4.1 Hydrocarbon Source

4.2 Volcanic Reservoir Plays

4.3 Volcanic Reservoir Characteristics in Major Regions

4.4 Distribution Rules of Volcanic Reservoirs

Chapter 5. Areas of Exploration in Volcanic Reservoirs

5.1 Resource Potential in Volcanic Rocks

5.2 Volcanic Hydrocarbon Regions in Eastern China

5.3 Volcanic Hydrocarbon Regions in Northern Xinjiang

5.4 Other Potential Regions

Chapter 6. Prediction and Evaluation Technology for Volcanic Rock

6.1 Current Volcanic Rock Exploration Technologies

6.2 Procedures and Applications of Volcanic Rock Characterization Technology

6.3 Future Developments

References

Index