Study of the Geological Structure and Prediction of the Oil and Gas Potential of the Zardab-Shikhbagi Field

Abstract

The Zardab – Shikhbagi area is located on the northeastern slope of the Yevlag – Agjabedi depression and on the southeastern wing of the Saatli – Goychai uplift zone. Based on the conducted geological and geophysical, research and data from exploration drilling, it was established that in the geological structure of the Zardab-Shykhbagi area, deposits from Quaternary to Lower Cretaceous inclusive are involved. The article commented on some data from 3D seismic surveys carried out at Zardab - Shykhbagi and related fields. The changes in the parameters of seismic waves are analyzed on the basis of time and dynamic depth sections drawn up in different directions. In accordance with various stratigraphic sections, intervals were identified and they were interpreted. Based on the performed studies, the presence of favorable geological conditions for the formation of anticline and non–anticline traps, which can be considered promising from the point of view of oil and gas potential at the Zardab - Shikhbagi field, was predicted. Keywords: Seismic exploration; Oil and gas potential; Time section; Dynamic and deep section; Anticline and non-anticline traps.