Posted: 26/07/2013 5:00:00 AM by Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Filed under: Mining
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Approximately 165 million years ago, the Australian, Indian and Antarctic plates drifted apart from the super-continent Gondwana. There has been uncertainty in the past as to the exact position and movements of the plates, however a recent development has shed light on this, as well as offering a pleasant surprise for oil and gas professionals.Australian researchers have used computer modelling to correct the understanding of tectonic plates and their ancient movements, which will help locate the sources of oil and gas in the Australia region more accurately, a research statement from
Australian National University (ANU) http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/794069.shtml#.Ud12ZvlQGcE said.
According to Professor Gordon Lister of the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences, the location of oil and hydrocarbon resources is determined by the tectonic architecture of the Earth.
“We’ve brought geology back into the equation, making our understanding of the underlying processes that build the Earth’s architecture much more accurate,” he commented.
Geoscience Australia’s Dr George Gibson said, “This information can help us understand where and how sedimentary basins containing oil and gas formed, such as those that are found along Australia’s southern margin.”
Computer modelling will help to improve efficiency and lower costs in the oil and gas industry. The improved accuracy will speed up the exploration process and reduce the number of trips needed to visit regions with oil and gas potential.*************************************************
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