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.

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

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

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

Part IV: Volcanic oil & gas reservoir geologyChapter 1: Oil & gas sourcesChapter 2: The combination of volcanic reservoirsChapter 3: Characteristics of volcanic reservoirs in key areasChapter 4: Distribution of volcanic reservoirs

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

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

Geoscientists: specifically petroleum geologists; researchers of petroleum geology and petroleum exploration and development; professors and students of petroleum geology

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