Oil and gas potential of the eocene-paleocene deposits of the Black Sea-Caspian region based on basin analysis and bm&psm modeling

Abstract

Background. Issues associated with the investigation of hydrocarbon prospects of the Paleocene-Eocene section of the sedimentary cover in the Black Sea-Caspian region are considered.Aim. Assessment of the oil and gas potential of the Paleocene-Eocene deposits under consideration.Materials and methods. A comprehensive basin analysis concerning petroleum system concepts based on published geological, geophysical and geochemical data, as well as paleogeographic reconstructions, geological mapping and database creation with subsequent BM&PSM accomplishment.Results. The identified and examined substantive Paleocene-Eocene petroleum systems were assessed in terms of geological risks with the purpose of recognizing the most promising areas for further exploration.