High resolution facies architecture and digital outcrop modeling of the Sandakan formation sandstone reservoir, Borneo: Implications for reservoir characterization and flow simulation

Siddiqui, Numair Ahmed; Ramkumar, Mu.; Rahman, Abdul Hadi Abd; Mathew, Manoj Joseph; Santosh, M.; Sum, Chow Weng; Menier, David

doi:10.1016/j.gsf.2018.04.008

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“…The generation of large amounts of sediments from various local sources and their deposition in the deep‐marine environments is believed to be associated with the complex geology of Borneo in the Tertiary period (Ahmed, Siddiqui, Rahman, et al, 2021; Ahmed, Siddiqui, Ramasamy, et al, 2021; Hall et al, 2008; Ogawa & Back, 2022; Siddiqui et al, 2017; Usman, Zhang, Siddiqui, & Jamaluddin., 2020). Borneo is associated with tectonic subduction coupled with obduction of ophiolites and closure of palaeo‐basins (Hall, 2013; Mathew et al, 2014; Ramkumar et al, 2021; Siddiqui et al, 2019; Usman et al, 2021; Usman, Siddiqui, Mathew, et al, 2020). The northern part of Borneo is comprised of the Sabah Basin (Figure 1a), which was filled by the Late Cretaceous to Tertiary sediments (Jamil, Siddiqui, Ahmed, et al, 2021; Siddiqui et al, 2020).…”

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Facies analysis and distribution of Late Palaeogene deep‐water massive sandstones in submarine‐fan lobes, NW Borneo

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Deep-water massive sandstones (DWMS) are characterized by large volumes of sand accumulations which are considered as potential reservoir intervals in deep-marine environments. Lithological variations and bed thickness statistics are used to interpret the distribution of massive sandstones in a deep-marine fan-lobe system. These massive sandstones are interpreted based on lithological heterogeneities and detailed facies analysis in seventeen exposed sections of the Late Palaeogene deposits in Sabah, NW Borneo. Sedimentary logs containing details of lithology textures and structures were used to recognize nine sedimentary facies of DWMS. These lithofacies were then grouped into three sedimentary facies associations: (1) massive facies association with basal part of turbiditic Bouma sequence, (2) massive facies association having softsediment deformation structures, and (3) massive facies association with erosional features. The facies analysis portrays inner to middle submarine fan deposition and was later applied to reconstruct the distribution of a channel-lobe complex. Individual sandstone bed thicknesses vary from 1 m to more than 8 m and the number of massive sandstones in submarine lobes range from less than 10% to more than 50%. The thicknesses of massive sandstones in channels are more than 8 m, whereas distal lobes have thicknesses from 1-2 m only. These sandstones are concentrated in channels, proximal and medial lobe settings that can also be verified from calculating the average of all maximum thickness of massive sand intervals that is, 8.91 m. The lithological heterogeneities and the processes associated with the deposition of these massive sandstones are vital for potential hydrocarbon reservoirs in the deep-marine environments around the globe.bed thickness statistics, channel-lobe complex, Crocker submarine fan, deep-water massive sandstones, facies analysis and facies association, NW Borneo, West Sabah Basin | INTRODUCTIONThe term 'deep-water massive sandstones' (DWMS) is used to describe the massive sandstones present in deep-marine environments (Johansson et al., 1998;Stevenson & Peakall, 2010;Stow & Johansson, 2000). The study of DWMS became the focus of emerging research over the last two decades and the concept is readily applicable to several deep-marine sandstone deposits across the globe including

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Facies analysis and distribution of Late Palaeogene deep‐water massive sandstones in submarine‐fan lobes, NW Borneo

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“…Some of the scientific work like Hall (2013) and van Hattum et al (2013) had not differentiated between the East and West Crocker formations. Many authors (Leong, 1999;Hall et al, 2013;van Hattum et al, 2013;Siddiqui et al, 2019;and Leong et al, 2018a) use the term Crocker Formation as stratigraphic position of the West Crocker Formation whereas a few authors use the term Crocker for the East Crocker Formation (Hutchison, 2005 and) (Figure 5).…”

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A contemporary review of sedimentological and stratigraphic framework of the Late Paleogene deep marine sedimentary successions of West Sabah, North-West Borneo

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A timely and updated review of the Late Paleogene deep marine sedimentary successions is vital for a better understanding of the historical advances in sedimentology and stratigraphic evolution of West Sabah. The main objective of the study is to discuss the facies characteristics and depositional environment of the Late Paleogene rock formations. In addition, the stratigraphic aspects of the Paleogene interval will also be discussed. The Oligocene Temburong Formation exposed in several localities of West Sabah had been field researched with varying depositional processes and facies analysis. Moreover, the distribution of submarine fan, the observed variety of deep marine sediments associated with various sedimentary processes and the source of sediments of the co-eval West Crocker Formation were also investigated with contorted layers of mass transport deposits (MTD) reported first time in the formation. The upper and lower stratigraphic contacts of Late Paleogene formations, the age of individual rock formations and use of the term "Crocker Formation" in the literature are discussed with numerous unconformities and their stratigraphic positions in the Paleogene interval have been incorporated to understand the historical development of the Paleogene stratigraphy of the West Sabah. Owing to degrading tropical climate of the area, there are limitations and constraints on field-based research where the older outcrops are altered with housing development and dense vegetative cover. This review outlined the scientific developments and highlighted the ambiguities associated with stratigraphic placement of the Temburong and Crocker formations that still needed to be resolved to get an upgraded depiction of the Late Paleogene sediments of West Sabah.

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“…Tectonically, the formation of Borneo and the closure and disappearance of palaeo-basins are related to both subduction along with the obduction of ophiolites. Subsequently, several micro-continental fragments as well as island arc collided and welded with the continental part of the Sunda Plate (Palaeozoic core) (Hutchison, 1989;Jamil, Abd Rahman, Siddiqui, Ibrahim, & Ahmed, 2020;Jamil, Abd Rahman, Siddiqui, & Ahmed, 2019;Mathew, Babu, Kundu, Kumar, & Pant, 2014;Ramkumar et al, 2018;Siddiqui et al, 2019;Usman et al, 2019). The tectonic subduction of the oceanic crust of the proto-South China Sea was predominant from Late Cretaceous to Palaeocene times.…”

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Geochemistry of Eocene Bawang Member turbidites of the Belaga Formation, Borneo: Implications for provenance, palaeoweathering, and tectonic setting

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The Belaga Formation of the Rajang Group or Rajang Fold and Thrust Belt (Late Cretaceous to Late Eocene) is mostly exposed in Sibu Zone along with some exposures in the Miri Zone of Central Sarawak. This entire turbiditic sequence was believed to have been deposited in a deep marine environment in a basin having an overall passive margin setting, that is, the Rajang Sea. However, the Eocene age‐related stratigraphic record of this group (including Bawang Member) is much more complex, due to the complicated geological and tectonic settings which prevailed during their deposition. Here, we present field observations along with the application of various geochemical proxies and their constraints for the understanding of provenance, palaeo‐weathering, and tectonic evolution of the area during the deposition of Bawang turbidites. Based on field observation, it has been found that this member consists of four main lithofacies, including massive sandstone facies (MSF), thick‐bedded facies (TBF), heterolithic facies (HF), and mud facies (MF). Using geochemical data, chemical weathering indices (CIA and CIW) values and A‐CN‐K plot show that the source area for Bawang turbidites has undergone a moderate to an intense degree of chemical weathering and was influenced by the recycling effect. The slight depletion in sandstones and shales for Cr, Ni, and V values is consistent with the felsic dominated source region; however, La/Sc versus Co/Th and La/Th versus Hf plots show a mixed source (felsic and intermediate volcanic source) with some input of recycled sediments from the older sedimentary to metasedimentary rocks. Various geochemical ratios and discriminant diagrams verify that the Schwaner Mountains and its metamorphic group of rocks were the principal provenances for these sediments, along with some input from West Borneo. The results of the geochemical analysis also show that Bawang turbidite sediments were deposited in a basin associated with an initial active continental margin setting and the basin was shifting towards a passive setting (Late Eocene–Oligocene). The volcanic input in Bawang Member during the Late Eocene also suggests the involvement of some subsequent possible arc setting around the “Bawang subbasin”.

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High resolution facies architecture and digital outcrop modeling of the Sandakan formation sandstone reservoir, Borneo: Implications for reservoir characterization and flow simulation

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Facies analysis and distribution of Late Palaeogene deep‐water massive sandstones in submarine‐fan lobes, NW Borneo

Facies analysis and distribution of Late Palaeogene deep‐water massive sandstones in submarine‐fan lobes, NW Borneo

A contemporary review of sedimentological and stratigraphic framework of the Late Paleogene deep marine sedimentary successions of West Sabah, North-West Borneo

Geochemistry of Eocene Bawang Member turbidites of the Belaga Formation, Borneo: Implications for provenance, palaeoweathering, and tectonic setting

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