Seismic facies and reservoir characteristics of a deep-marine channel belt in the Molasse foreland basin, Puchkirchen Formation, Austria

American Association of Petroleum Geologists Bulletin

Volumn 90, Issue 5, 2006, Pages 735-752

  De Ruig, Menno J ^a,b   Hubbard, Stephen M ^c  

^a Rohol Aufsuchungs AG   (Austria)

^b SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL B V   (United States)

^c STANFORD UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

CATCHMENTS; PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS; SEISMIC PROSPECTING; STRATIGRAPHY; TURBIDITY;

MOLASSE FORELAND BASIN; PUCHKIRCHEN FORMATION; SEISMIC FACIES; TURBIDITIC CONGLOMERATE;

PETROLEUM GEOLOGY;

DEEP WATER; FORELAND BASIN; RESERVOIR; SEISMICITY;

AUSTRIA; CENTRAL EUROPE; EURASIA; EUROPE;

EID: 33744533767     PISSN: 01491423     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1306/10210505018     Document Type: Article

References (45)

1. Abreu, V., M. Sullivan, C. Pirmez, and D. Mohrig, 2003, Lateral accretion packages (LAPs): An important reservoir element in deep water sinuous channels: Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 20, p. 631-648.
2. Babonneau, N., B. Savoye, M. Cremer, and B. Klein, 2002, Morphology and architecture of the present canyon and channel system of the Zaire deep-sea fan: Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 19, p. 445-467.
3. Beaubouef, R. T., 2004, Deep-water leveed-channel complexes of the Cerro Toro Formation, Upper Cretaceous, southern Chile: AAPG Bulletin, v. 88, p. 1471-1500.
4. Beaubouef, R. T., and S. J. Friedman, 2000, High resolution seismic/ sequence stratigraphic framework for the evolution of Pleistocene intraslope basins, western Gulf of Mexico: Depositional models and reservoir analogs, in P. Weimer, R. M. Slatt, J. Coleman, N. C. Rosen, H. Nelson, A. H. Bouma, M. J. Styzen, and D. T. Lawrence, eds., Deep-water reservoirs of the world: Gulf Coast Section SEPM Foundation 20th Annual Research Conference, p. 40-60.
5. Brügel, A., I. Dunkl, W. Frisch, J. Kuhlemann, and K. Balogh, 2003, Geochemistry and geochronology of gneiss pebbles from foreland molasse conglomerates: Geodynamic and paleogeographic implications for the Oligo-Miocene evolution of the eastern Alps: Journal of Geology, v. 111, p. 543-563.
6. Clark, J. D., and K. T. Pickering, 1996, Architectural elements and growth patterns of submarine channels: Application to hydrocarbon exploration: AAPG Bulletin, v. 80, p. 194-221.
7. Crane, W. R., 2004, Depositional history of the Upper Cretaceous Cerro Toro Formation, Silla syncline, Magallanes Basin, Chile: Ph.D. dissertation, Stanford University, Stanford, 275 p.
8. Deptuck, M. E., G. S. Steffens, M. Barton, and C. Pirmez, 2003, Architecture and evolution of upper fan channel-belts on the Niger Delta slope and in the Arabian Sea: Marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 20, p. 649-676.
9. De Ruig, M. J., 2003, Deep marine sedimentation and gas reservoir distribution in Upper Austria: New insights from 3D seismic data: Oil and Gas European Magazine, v. 29, p. 64-73.
10. Flood, R. D., and J. E. Damuth, 1987, Quantitative characteristics of sinuous distributary channels on the Amazon deep-sea fan: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 98, p. 728-738.
11. Flood, R. D., P. L. Manley, R. O. Kowsmann, C. J. Appi, and C. Pirmez, 1991, Seismic facies and late Quaternary growth of Amazon submarine fan, in P. Weimer and M. H. Link, eds., Seismic facies and sedimentary processes of submarine fans and turbidite systems: New York, Springer-Verlag, p. 415-433.
12. Frisch, W., J. Kuhlemann, I. Dunkl, and A. Brügel, 1998, Palinspastic reconstruction and topographic evolution of the eastern Alps during late Tertiary tectonic extrusion: Tectonophysics, v. 297, p. 1-15.
13. Harland, W. B., R. L. Armstrong, A. V. Cox, L. E. Craig, A. G. Smith, and D. G. Smith, 1990, A geologic time scale 1989: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 263 p.
14. Hubbard, S. M., B. W. Romans, S. A. Graham, and D. R. Lowe, 2004, Downstream variability in deep-water channel deposit character and associated sedimentary processes, Cretaceous Cerro Toro Formation outcrop belt, Magallanes Basin, Chile (abs.): Geological Society of America Annual Meeting Official Program, Denver, v. 36, p. 373.
15. Lemcke, K., 1984, Geologische vorgänge in den Alpen ab Obereozän im Spiegel vor allem der deutschen Molasse: Geologische Rundschau, v. 73, p. 371-397.
16. Lemcke, K., 1988, Geologie von Bayern: I. Das bayerische Alpenvorland vor der Eiszeit. Erdgeschichte-Bau-Bodenshätze: Schweizerbart'sche Verlagsbuchhandlung, Stuttgart, 173 p.
17. Linzer, H. G., 2001, Cyclic channel systems in the Molasse foreland basin of the eastern Alps - the effects of late Oligocene foreland thrusting and early Miocene lateral escape (abs.): AAPG Bulletin, v. 85, p. 118.
18. Lowe, D. R., 1982, Sediment gravity flows: II. Depositional models with special reference to the deposits of high-density turbidity currents: Journal of Sedimentary Petrology, v. 52, p. 279-297.
19. Malzer, O., 1981, Geologische Charakteristik der wichtigsten Erdölund Erdgasträger der oberösterreichischen Molasse, Teil II: Die Konglomerate und Sandsteine des Oligozäns: Erdoel Erdgas Zeitschrift v. 97, p. 20-28.
20. Martini, E., 1971, Standard Tertiary and Quaternary calcareous nannoplankton zonation in A. Farinacci, ed., 2nd Planktonic Conference Proceedings, Rome, v. 2, p. 739-785.
21. McHargue, T. R., 1991, Seismic facies, processes, and evolution of Miocene inner fan channels, Indus submarine fan, in P. Weimer and M. H. Link eds., Seismic facies and sedimentary processes of submarine fans and turbidite systems: New York, Springer-Verlag, p. 403-413.
22. Miall, A. D., 1989, Architectural elements and bounding surfaces in channelized clastic deposits: Notes on comparisons between fluvial and turbidite systems, in A. Taira and F. Masuda, eds., Sedimentary facies in the active plate margin: Tokyo, Terra Scientific Publishing Company, p. 3-15.
23. Mutti, E., and W. R. Normark, 1987, Comparing examples of modern and ancient turbidite systems: Problems and concepts, in J. K. Legget and G. G. Zuffa, eds., Deep water clastic deposits: Models and case histories: London, Graham and Trotman, p. 1-38.
24. Mutti, E., and F. Ricci Lucchi, 1972, Le torbiditi dell' Appennino settentrionale: Introduzione all'analisi di facies: Memorie della Societa Geologica Italiana, v. 11, p. 161-199.
25. Mutti, E., R. Tinterri, G. Benevelli, D. di Biase, and G. Cavanna, 2003, Deltaic, mixed and turbidite sedimentation of ancient foreland basins: marine and Petroleum Geology, v. 20, p. 733-755.
26. Normark, W. R., 1978, Fan valleys, channels, and depositional lobes on modern submarine fans: Characters for recognition of sandy turbidite environments: AAPG Bulletin, v. 62, p. 912-931.
27. Ortner, H., and V. Stingl, 2001, Facies and basin development of the Oligocene in the lower Inn Valley, Tyrol/Bavaria, in W. E. Piller and M. W. Rasser, eds., Paleogene of the eastern Alps: Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften and Schriftenreihe der Erdwissenschaftlichen Kommissionen, v. 14, p. 153-196.
28. Peakall, J., B. McCaffrey, and B. Kneller, 2000, A process model for the evolution, morphology, and architecture of sinuous submarine channels: Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 70, p. 434-448.
29. Pirmez, C., and R. D. Flood, 1995, Morphology and structure of Amazon Channel, in R. D. Flood, et al., eds., Proceedings of the Ocean Drilling Program, Initial Reports, v. 155, p. 23-45.
30. Plink-Bjorklund, P., D. Mellere, and R. J. Steel, 2001, Turbidite variability and architecture of sand-prone, deep-water slopes: Eocene clinoforms in the Central Basin, Spitsbergen: Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 71, p. 895-912.
31. Posamentier, H. W., 2001, Lowstand alluvial bypass systems: Incised vs. unincised: AAPG Bulletin, v. 85, p. 1771-1793.
32. Posamentier, H. W., and V. Kolla, 2003, Seismic geomorphology and stratigraphy of depositional elements in deep-water settings: Journal of Sedimentary Research, v. 73, p. 367-388.
33. Prather, B. E., J. R. Booth, G. S. Steffens, and P. A. Craig, 1998, Classification, lithologic calibration, and stratigraphic succession of seismic facies of intraslope basins, deep-water Gulf of Mexico: AAPG Bulletin, v. 82, p. 701-728.
34. Prior, D. B., B. D. Bornhold, and M. W. Johns, 1986, Active sand transport along a fjord-bottom channel, Bute inlet, British Columbia: Geology, v. 14, p. 581-584.
35. Robinson, D., and W. Zimmer, 1989, Seismic stratigraphy of late Oligocene Puchkirchen Formation of Upper Austria: Geologische Rundschau, v. 78, p. 49-79.
36. Rögl, F., P. Hochuli, and C. Muller, 1979, Oligocene-early Miocene stratigraphic correlations in the Molasse Basin of Austria: Annales Geologiques des Pays Helleniques, Tome Hors Series, v. 30, p. 1045-1050.
37. Sinclair, H. D., 1997, Tectonostratigraphic model for underfilled peripheral foreland basins: An Alpine perspective: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 109, p. 324-346.
38. Steininger, F. F., G. Wessely, F. Rögl, and L. Wagner, 1987, Tertiary sedimentary history and tectonic evolution of the Eastern Alpine foredeep: Giornale de Geologie, v. 48, p. 285-297.
39. Stelting, C. E., and DSDP Leg 96 Shipboard Scientists, 1985, Migratory characteristics of a mid-fan meander belt, Mississippi Fan, in A. H. Bouma, W. R. Normark, and N. E. Barnes, Submarine fans and related turbidite systems: New York, Springer-Verlag, p. 284-290.
40. Thornburg, T. M., L. D. Kulm, and D. M. Hussong, 1990, Submarine-fan development in the southern Chile trench: A dynamic interplay of tectonics and sedimentation: Geological Society of America Bulletin, v. 102, p. 1658-1680.
41. Wagner, L. R., 1996, Stratigraphy and hydrocarbons in the Upper Austrian Molasse foredeep (active margin), in G. Wessely and W. Liebl, eds., Oil and gas in Alpidic thrust belts and basins of central and eastern Europe: European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers Special Publication 5, p. 217-235.
42. Wagner, L. R., 1998, Tectono-stratigraphy and hydrocarbons in the Molasse foredeep of Salzburg, upper and lower Austria, in A. Mascle, C. Puigdefabregas, H. P. Luterbacher, and M. Fernandez, eds., Cenozoic foreland basins of western Europe: Geological Society (London) Special Publication 134, p. 339-369.
43. Winn, R. D., and R. H. J. Dott, 1979, Deep-water fan-channel conglomerates of Late Cretaceous age, southern Chile: Sedimentology, v. 26, p. 203-228.
44. Ziegler, P. A., 1982, Geological atlas of western and central Europe. Shell Internationale Petroleum Maatschappij: Amsterdam, Elsevier, 130 p.
45. Zweigel, J., T. Aigner, and H. Luterbacher, 1998, Eustatic versus tectonic controls on Alpine foreland basin fill: Sequence stratigraphy and subsidence analysis in the SE German Molasse, in A. Mascle, C. Puigdefabregas, H. P. Luterbacher, and M. Fernandez, eds., Cenozoic foreland basins of western Europe: Geological Society (London) Special Publication 134, p. 299-323.