Sedimentology |
| MAIN OBJECTIVES |
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Identification of rock types. |
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Demarcation of formation boundaries. |
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Depositional environments. |
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Feedback of analyzed data to Basin Studies and Research, Prospect Generation, Well Supervision, Petrophysical and Development Geology, Exploitation and Reservoir Engineering, Production and multinational E&P companies. |
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| EQUIPMENT/FUNCTION |
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Petrographic Microscope, Binocular Microscope, Grain Size Analysis Apparatus (Sand Size). |
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Lithological description and Petrographic study of well cuttings, cores and field rock samples from thin sections, slabs and processed cuttings. |
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Facies analysis. |
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Grain size analysis. |
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Heavy minerals analysis. |
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Management of OGDCL core house. |
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| ACHIEVEMENTS |
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In last five years, studied/analyzed about 19000 samples (well cuttings, cores, surface rocks). |
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Maintained OGDCL core house. |
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Conducted 48 PRTI courses (Geology, Project Management, and Information Technology) for OGDCL and other multi-national professionals and trainees. |
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| FUTURE PLANS |
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To introduce digital Petrographic Microscope with image processing facilities, digital Binocular Microscope, XRD and Thin Section Preparation Equipment. |
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On induction of required professionals, sedimentological study of all drilled wells. |
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Correlation of petroleum fields and basins. |
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| PROFESSIONALS |
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Dr. Asghar Ali
Principal Sedimentologist
Ph.D Geology (sedimentology, seismic stratigraphy), experience 21 years. |
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