Computed Tectonic Subsidence and Hydrocarbon Generation in the Offshore Indus Basin of Pakistan

Abstract

This is the most advanced computed technique on Terra Mod software for interpretation of tectonic subsidence and hydrocarbon generation. This technique is used for the first time for a Pakistani geological basin. The actual subsurface data of 6-wells of the Offshore Indus Basin of Pakistan were used for this study. The results were found very useful, as this study negated the earlier concept of existence of immature or partially mature hydrocarbon source rock in this basin. The results of this interpretation may help to attract the oil companies to re-consider Offshore Indus Basin for investment in hydrocarbon exploration.