Volcanic Reservoirs in Petroleum Exploration

The first work of its kind, Volcanic Reservoirs in Petroleum Exploration summarizes the current research and exploration techniques of volcanic reservoirs as a source of oil and gas. With a specific focus on the geological features and development characteristics of volcanic reservoirs in China, it presents a series of practical exploration and evaluation techniques based on this research. Authored by an award-winning petroleum geologist, it introduces exploration and outcome prediction techniques that can be used by scientists in any volcanic region worldwide.

Volcanic reservoirs as new sources of petroleum resources are a hot topic in petroleum exploration. Although volcanic rock cannot generate hydrocarbons, it can serve as a reservoir for hydrocarbons when conditions permit. This book explains the differences between volcanic reservoirs and other major reservoir types, and describes effective methods for examining volcanic distribution and predicting volcanic reservoirs, providing a framework for systematic studies throughout the world.

Includes an entire section dedicated to current trends in volcanic prediction and evaluation technologyMore than 90 full-color photos illustrate the text in greater detailCase studies conclude each chapter, helping scientists apply the book's concepts to real-life scenarios

Part I: Exploration history and characteristics of volcanic reservoirs Chapter 1: Foreign volcanic reservoir exploration Chapter 2: Volcanic reservoir exploration in China

Part II: Distribution and forming of volcanics Chapter 1: Distribution of global volcanics Chapter 2: The tectonic background of volcanics Chapter 3: The formation and distribution of volcanics in sedimentary basins in China

Part III: Characteristics of volcanic reservoirs Chapter 1: The conception of volcanic reservoirs Chapter 2: The developing environment and types of volcanic reservoirs Chapter 3: Characteristics of volcanic reservoirs in petroliferous basins Chapter 4: Main controlling factors for volcanic reservoirs in petroliferous basins

Part IV: Volcanic oil & gas reservoir geology Chapter 1: Oil & gas sources Chapter 2: The combination of volcanic reservoirs Chapter 3: Characteristics of volcanic reservoirs in key areas Chapter 4: Distribution of volcanic reservoirs

Part V: Exploration field of volcanic reservoirs Chapter 1: Resource potential of volcanic reservoir fields Chapter 2: Volcanic oil & gas area in eastern basins Chapter 3: Volcanic oil & gas area in western basins

Part VI: Volcanic prediction and evaluation technology Chapter 1: Situation of volcanic exploration technology Chapter 2: Process and application of volcanic evaluation technology Chapter 3: Technology development trends