Oman - Petroleum Potential
PART ONE: GEOTECTONIC EVOLUTION OF OMAN
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Evolution of the Arabian Passive Margin
1.2.1. Extension and rifting during the Late Permian
1.2.2. Further extension and rifting during the Triassic
1.2.3. Quiet subsidence and sedimentation during the Jurassic
1.2.4. Extension during the Late Jurassic
1.2.5. Re-covering of the carbonate shelf from Early Cretaceous
1.2.6. Late Cretaceous re-organisation of the Arabian Continental Margin
1.2.7. Eo-Alpine orogenic phase: subduction and obduction
1.3. Tectono-stratigraphy of Oman
1.4. Major Tectonic Elements
1.4.1. Masirah Transform Fault
1.4.2. Maradi Fault/Oman Line
1.4.3. Salt Structures and Basins
1.4.4. Major Anticlinal Structures
PART TWO: GEOLOGY OF THE OMAN MOUNTAINS
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Regional Setting
2.3. Stratigraphy of the Oman Mountains
2.3.1. Autochthonous Sequence
2.3.2. Allochthonous Sequence
- Sumeini Group
- Hawasina Complex
- Hamrat Duru Group
- Wahrah Group
- Al Ayn Formation
- Haybi Complex
- Haybi Volcanics
- Semmail Ophiolite
- Batinah Complex
2.4. Structures and Tectonics
a) Marginal Fold and Thrust Belt
b) Oventhrust Belt
- External Zone
- Internal Zone
2.5. Summary on Geology and Tectonic Evolution of the Oman Mountains
PART THREE: GEOLOGY AND EXPLORAITON IN GULF OF OMAN
3.1. Introduction
3.2. Exploration History
3.3. Regional Geological Development
3.3.1. Precambrian
- Paleozoic
- Mesozoic
- Cenozoic
3.4. Geological Development of the Gulf of Oman
3.5. Hydrocarbon Potential
3.4.1. Salalah Coast Offshore
3.4.2. Al Jaazir Basin
3.4.3. Masirah Bay
3.4.4. Sawqrah Bay
3.4.5. Quriyat Coast
3.4.6. Sohar Basin
PART FOUR: PETROLEUM GEOLOGY OF OMAN
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Sequence Stratigraphy
4.3. Lithostratigraphy
4.3.1. Huqf supergroup
- Abu Mahara Formation
- Nafun Group
- Buah Formation
- Shuram Formation
- Khufai Formation
- Ara Group
- Birba Formation
- Al Noor Formation
4.3.2. Haima Supergroup
- Nimr Formation
- Mahatta Humaid Group
- Amin Formation
- Miqrat Formation
- Andan Formation
- Mahwis Formation
4.3.3. Misfar Formation
4.3.4. Haushi Group
- Al Khlata Formation
- Gharif Formation
4.3.5. Akhdar Group
- Khuff Formation
- Jilh Formation
4.3.6. Sahtan Group
- Mafraq Formation
- Dhruma Formation
- Tuwaiq Formation
4.3.7. Kahmah Group
- Rayda Formation
- Salil Formation
- Habshan Formation
- Lekhwair Formation
- Kharib Formation
- Shuaiba Formation
4.3.8. Wasia Group
- Nahr Umr Formation
- Natih Formation
4.3.9. Arama Group
4.3.10. Hadhramaut Group
4.4. Geologic History
4.5. History of Exploration
4.6. Reservoir Evaluation and Characteristics
4.6.1. Huqf Group
4.6.2. Haima Group
4.6.3. Khuff Formation
4.6.4. Shuaiba Formation
4.6.5. Natih Formation
4.7. Seal (Cap) Rocks
4.8. Source Rocks
4.8.1. Infracambrian source rocks
4.8.2. Lower Cambrian source rocks
4.8.3. Silurian source rocks
4.8.4. Upper Jurassic source rocks
4.8.5. Lower-Middle Cretaceous source rocks
4.9. Generation and Migration Pathways
4.10. Trap Types and Trapping Mechanism
4.11. Potential Plays Description
4.11.1. Natih Play
4.11.2. Shuiaba Play
4.11.3. Haushi Play
4.11.4. Haima Play
4.11.5. Athel Play
4.11.6. Ara Play
4.11.7. Other Plays
4.12. Summary
4.13. References Cited in the Text
PART FIVE: GEOLOGICAL ABSTRACTS
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