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This study focuses on how prospect and play analysis can be used to provide the most reliable information at every phase in hydrocarbon exploration. It involves mapping the geographic, stratigraphic and temporal extent of the petroleum system by focusing on the area with good prospectivity for drilling hydrocarbons. The exercise is important in understanding the hydrocarbon occurrence and varying differences in the geochemistry of oil and gas. The prospectivity review of the prospects within the study area was carried out using existing well data and 3D seismic data. The results show a prolific hydrocarbon occurrence in the area. The study further identified a new prospect called ‘Prospect Z’ which contains both gas and oil accumulation. The reservoirs of ‘Prospect Z’ have thin oil rims overlain by gas cap. The recoverable gas and oil volumes for the new prospect are estimated at 4438.84Bscf and 0.39MMSTB respectively.
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Mode, A.W., Ezetoha, N.O., Onuoha, K.M. et al. Prospect and play analysis of the ‘Alpha Area’, Central Swamp 1 depobelt, Niger delta, Nigeria. J Geol Soc India 85, 339–347 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12594-015-0223-6
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