Oil and Gas

1. Analyse tectonic controls on basin formation, including subsidence mechanisms, heat flow variations, and the influence of mantle dynamics.
2. Apply seismic sequence stratigraphy and alternative data sources (e.g., topographic and potential field data) to characterise basin structure and stratigraphy.
3. Evaluate sediment dynamics and fault propagation, including the impact of relay ramps, rift fault polarity, and extensional migration on sediment dispersal.
4. Explain the structural evolution and hydrocarbon potential of passive margins, focusing on gravity-driven processes, salt tectonics, and case studies such as the Orange Basin and the Nile Delta.
5. Assess the formation and petroleum systems of compressional basins and foreland fold-and-thrust belts, using global case studies for practical insights.
6. Understand the principles of inversion tectonics, including structural reactivation, fault geometries, and their implications for petroleum exploration.
7. Interpret the mechanics of strike-slip tectonics and their influence on basin subsidence, sedimentation, and seismic activity, using examples like the San Andreas Fault and Los Angeles Basin.
8. Integrate basin analysis concepts to predict resource potential and enhance exploration strategies across diverse geological settings.

Basin Definition
Explore the use of well, seismic, topographic, and potential field data to understand basin structure and stratigraphy. This module emphasises sedimentary analysis and integrates alternative data sources, including insights from drilling projects like DSDP, ODP, and IODP, for enhanced accuracy in modelling basin evolution and hydrocarbon systems.

Seismic & Sequence Stratigraphic Analysis
Delve into seismic and sequence stratigraphy to predict reservoir characteristics. This module covers sequence boundaries, tectonic influences, and sea-level changes, highlighting their impact on sedimentary sequences. Applications in tectonics and petroleum systems analysis are emphasised.

Lithospheric Extension - Rift Basins
This module explores fault growth, relay ramps, and the effects of seismic events on sediment dispersal. Using case studies like Borah Peak, USA and the Gulf of Suez, it examines rift fault polarity, sediment entry points, and the impact of fault migration on sedimentation in rift basins.

Passive Margins Gravitational Collapse
Examine passive margin processes, including gravitational sliding and spreading, with case studies such as the Orange Basin, SW Africa, and the Nile Delta. The role of salt tectonics in trap formation is highlighted, alongside insights into structural configurations and hydrocarbon reservoir development in key global regions.

Compressional Basins
Focus on the structure and dynamics of compressional basins and foreland fold-and-thrust belts. This module explores foreland basin formation, fault development, and sediment dispersal, using case studies from Europe, the Middle East, and South America to analyse hydrocarbon reserves in compressional settings.

Inversion Tectonics
Discover the reactivation of extensional basins under compression in this module. Structural inversion, fault geometries, and intraplate deformation are explored through real-world examples and sandbox modelling, providing insights into petroleum prospectivity and structural evolution.

Strike Slip Tectonics
Learn about strike-slip fault mechanics, associated features, and their influence on basin subsidence and sedimentation. This module uses examples like the San Andreas Fault and Los Angeles Basin to examine geological formations, seismic activity, and the role of strike-slip tectonics in petroleum systems.