The basin is deformed by large synsedimentaty faults, roll. Stratigraphy and sedimentology of the niger delta 7 during the middlelate eocene, sediment was deposited fig. During the cenozoic, until the middle miocene, the niger delta grew through pulses of sedimentation over an oceanwarddipping continental basement into the gulf of guinea. There are two components to the project, the first component being. Paleoenviromental studies of aka wells, niger delta, nigeria adiela 1u. A study for the characterization of hydrocarbon reservoirs using well logs have been carried out in the niger delta in order to evaluate the fields hydrocarbon prospectivity, delineate hydrocarbon and water bearing zones and petrophysical properties of the hydrocarbon reservoirs of interest. The niger river basin is an extraordinary asset for the nine countries that are within its watershed and for the broader west and central africa region. The niger delta basin occupies the gulf of guinea continental margin in equatorial west africa. The study area is located onshore of the niger deltanigeria, it covers an area of 40,000 km2. Nigeriaworld feature article the niger delta basin defined. Nwajide introduction the niger delta basin occupies the gulf of guinea continental margin in equatorial west africa, between lats. Assessment of hydrocarbon potential in owem field in niger.
The area forms part of a geological sequence of the quaternary and tertiary formations of the niger delta, consisting mainly of three main geologic formations. Reservoir description and characterization of eni field. Nov 21, 2017 tuttlemlw, charpentier rr, brownfield me 1999 the niger delta basin petroleum system. It is the continents third largest river basin, traversing nine countries benin, burkina faso, cameroon, chad, c. Dec 08, 2017 niger delta basin development authority, ndbda, niger delta basin development authority recruitment, niger delta basin development authority recruitment 2017, apply for ongoing ndbda recruitment, how to apply for ndbda recruitment see more details below. Purchase of an open document does not constitute license for republication in any form, nor does it allow web posting without prior written permission. The sedimentary basin occupies a total area of about 75,000 km 2 and is at least 11 km deep in its deepest parts. Nov, 2015 8 the niger delta the niger delta province petroleum geology i ss 2014 fig. A new threefold lithostratigraphic subdivision is introduced for the niger delta subsurface, comprising an upper sandy benin formation, an intervening unit of alternating sandstone and shale named the agbada formation, and a lower shaly akata formation. A comparative assessment of the physicochemical and.
The niger delta is one of the largest wetlands in the world and currently has three sites listed as ramsar wetlands of international importance. Consequently, the niger delta does not know the nationalities, tribes, languages or even the dialects of humans living on it. Each country within the basin has unique geographic settings and a wide. Source, depositional environment and maturity levels of some.
The niger delta clastic wedge formed along a failed arm of a triple junction system aulacogen that originally developed during break up of the south american and african plates in the late jurassic burke et al. A trap is a geologic structure or phenomenon that stops the movement of hydrocarbon in reservoir rocks and enable hydrocarbon to accumulate in pools most traps in the niger delta are structural traps i. Niger delta province, nigeria, cameroon, and equatorial guinea, africa by michele l. Nesw section showing the vertical and lateral successions of the component lithofacies from the southern. The benin formation is the topmost lithostratigraphy and it is a continental deltaic sands. Jul 21, 2016 a trap is a geologic structure or phenomenon that stops the movement of hydrocarbon in reservoir rocks and enable hydrocarbon to accumulate in pools most traps in the niger delta are structural traps i. The basin is a nwse trending embayment, perpendicular to the main axis of the benue trough and the niger delta basin fig.
It is situated in the gulf of guinea on the west coast of southern nigeria between latitude 3. Delta is the interbedded shale within the agbada formation duncan. Petrophysical analysis of well logs for reservoir evaluation. Lithologies of cretaceous rocks deposited in what is now the niger delta basin can only be extrapolated from the exposed cretaceous section in the next basin to the. The study area lies within the area referred to as the tertiary niger delta complex fig. The niger delta, like all geological features, predate humans as they were formed long before humans settled on them. Niger delta petroleum systems, nigeria petroleum systems of. Nigeria niger delta exploration basin report wood mackenzie. Geological section through the sedimentary layers of the niger deltas mouth 9. The coastal sedimentary basin of nigeria has been the scene of three depositional cycles.
Map of the niger river basin, showing the four sub basins. The benue trough is arbitrarily subdivided into three portions. The problem in the niger delta is not only that oil is being explored in it. Static reservoir modeling using well log and 3d seismic. Africa niger river basin management project english abstract. Weathered layer delineation in an x field in the niger. Niger delta akataagbada petroleum system of9950h, chapter a. Tuttlemlw, charpentier rr, brownfield me 1999 the niger delta basin petroleum system. The formation of niger delta basin was initiated in the early tertiary time. Niger delta basin development authority recruitment 2017. This is located within the niger delta basin and sits in 12 feet of water. Mineral studies of the subsurface niger delta odigi. A comparative assessment of the physicochemical and microbial trends in njaba river, niger delta basin, southeastern nigeria abstract fulltext html download as pdf size. The first began with a marine incursion in the middle cretaceous and was terminated by a mild folding phase in santonian time.
This chapter describes the different aspects of the niger delta basin. The niger delta is situated in the gulf of guinea and extends throughout the niger delta province. Geoligical section through the agbadaakataformation showing sedimentary deposits and time. Africa niger river basin management project english the. The region is home to nearly 30 million people, and 60% depend directly on the services provided by the environment such as fish and clean drinking water for their wellbeing.
Niger delta province, nigeria, cameroon, and equatorial guinea, africa. An estimate of oil window in nigeria niger delta basin from. Channel characteristics and planform dynamics of the lower. The objective of the niger river basin management project for africa is to strengthen the institutional framework for regional cooperation in water resources in the niger river basin. From the eocene to the present, the delta has prograded southwest ward, forming depobelts that.
The cretaceous section has not been penetrated beneath the niger delta basin, the youngest and southernmost sub basin in the benueabakaliki trough reijers and others, 1997. The river embodies both these nations livelihoods and their geopolitics. It is frequently regarded as the northwestern extension of the anambra basin, both of which were major depocentres during the third major transgressive cycle of southern nigeria in late cretaceous times. Download this pdf file the pdf file you selected should load here if your web browser has a pdf reader plugin installed for example, a recent version of adobe acrobat reader. Weathered layer delineation in an x field in the niger delta basin of nigeria. The study area is located within the niger delta, nigeria.
Niger delta basin development authority, ndbda, niger delta basin development authority recruitment, niger delta basin development authority recruitment 2017, apply for ongoing ndbda recruitment, how to apply for ndbda recruitment see more details below. The area forms part of a geological sequence of the quaternary and tertiary formations of the niger delta, consisting mainly of. Jun 19, 2019 nigeria niger delta exploration basin report summary nigerias niger delta is a worldclass petroleum province where over 93 billion barrels of oil and gas have been discovered over the last six decades. Static reservoir modeling using well log and 3d seismic data. The third cycle, from eocene to recent, marked the continuous growth of the main niger delta. Palynofacies analysis of ida4 well, niger delta basin. The niger delta basin, also referred to as the niger delta province, is an extensional rift basin located in the niger delta and the gulf of guinea on the passive continental margin near the western coast of nigeria with suspected or proven access to cameroon, equatorial guinea and sao tome and principe. The delta field is located offshore from nigeria on oil mining leases oml 49 and 95. The niger delta basin, situated at the apex of the gulf of guinea on the west coast of africa, is one of the most prolific deltaic hydrocarbon provinces in the world figure 1. Formation evaluation of an onshore oil field, niger delta. In 1965, the delta 1 well was completed and the delta field opened in 1968 for production. These differences are thought to be related to geothermal gradients, environments of deposition, source materials, pore. Geology and mineral resources of the lower benue trough.
Review hydrocarbon reservoir characterization using well. If you would like more information about how to print, save, and work with pdfs, highwire press provides a helpful frequently asked questions about pdfs. The niger river basin, home to 100 million people, is a vital yet complex asset for west and central africa. Stratigraphy and sedimentology of the niger delta in. The niger delta sedimentary basin is a product of triple junction phenomenon comprising the gulf of guinea, south atlantic ocean and benue depression. Transient fan architecture and depositional controls from nearsurface 3d seismic data, niger delta continental slope adeogba, adedayo a. There are seven sedimentary basins in nigeria of which the niger delta basin is key, having a thickness of about 12 km in the depocenter short and stauble, 1967 and an area extent of approximately. Reservoir characterization in o field in the niger delta. The niger delta basin is characterized with shale diapirs, growth faults and associated rollover anticlines. Nigeria niger delta exploration basin report summary nigerias niger delta is a worldclass petroleum province where over 93 billion barrels of.