Integration Of Advanced Multifocusing Seismics With Potential Field Analysis: Heletz Oil Field (Central Israel) Example

Berkovitch, A.; Binkin, I.; Eppelbaum, Lev; Scharff, N.; Guberman, E.

doi:10.3997/2214-4609-pdb.26.p5-10

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“…The following materials were used for the geological-geophysical data examination in the Heletz-Ashdod area: [1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]13,17,.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For clarifying the structural and geodynamic characteristics of the study area, results of different geophysical mapping were used [7,13,14,17,29,34,37].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A set of various geophysical studies was carried out here in sufficient detail, indicating a significant structural heterogeneity of the Heletz field [13]. At the same time, regional complex tectonic-geodynamic studies of the Eastern Mediterranean region were also performed here as in a model polygon for mapping complex structural elements of plate tectonics and geodynamics (e.g., [14][15][16][17]).…”

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A New Look to the Heletz–Ashdod Oil Field (Southern Israel): A Non-Conventional Hydrocarbon Deposit in the Easternmost Mediterranean

Eppelbaum

Katz

2022

Geosciences

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Heletz–Ashdod oil field is the first oil deposit to have been discovered in the Eastern Mediterranean. This deposit has been exploited until the present despite its small reserves. However, this area’s tectonic–geodynamic and structural features must be studied more. Based on the integrated regional geological–geophysical analysis, it was proposed that the Heletz terrane, which includes this deposit, is the nodal structure of the Eastern Mediterranean. This terrane is a composite part of the earlier identified Mesozoic terrane belt (MTB). The Heletz terrane’s essential tectonic peculiarity is the MTB’s impact, rotating counterclockwise. Analysis of local geophysical data in this area (gravity, magnetic, and seismic) and regional thermal data examination testifies to the complex mosaic composition of the Heletz structure. It is proved that the crystal basement below the Heletz terrane is characterized by specific properties that do not coincide with the adjacent areas. Finally, a series of structural–paleogeographic and thickness formation maps of the Heletz–Ashdod oil field has been compiled. This investigation shed light on this area’s perspectives and searched other hydrocarbon deposits in the easternmost Mediterranean coastal and shelf zones.

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“…The following materials were used for the geological-geophysical data examination in the Heletz-Ashdod area: [1][2][3][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]13,17,.…”

Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For clarifying the structural and geodynamic characteristics of the study area, results of different geophysical mapping were used [7,13,14,17,29,34,37].…”

Section: Geophysical Data Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A New Look to the Heletz–Ashdod Oil Field (Southern Israel): A Non-Conventional Hydrocarbon Deposit in the Easternmost Mediterranean

Eppelbaum

Katz

2022

Geosciences

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“…Of primary importance are the geophysical maps that included gravity and magnetic maps of Israel and the Levant [54][55][56], satellite gravity data [57], a map of the Moho discontinuity for the eastern Mediterranean [58], a map of the Curie discontinuity for Israel [58], the geothermal gradient map of Israel [59] and maps of earthquakes epicenters [60,61]. In addition we drew on the results of regional analyses of seismic, gravity, magnetic and thermal data in this region [2][3][4]11,13,20,62,63], seismostratigraphic examinations [10,11,[15][16][17][18][19][20][21], and detailed geophysical-geological studies in separate areas [14,[64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73][74].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The main magnetic features it reveals are the high-amplitude anomalies of Hebron [54,68,78], Carmel and Beirut [62], Irbid [78] and Meishar [74] (see Figure 2). Furthermore a lowamplitude anomaly was contoured on this map in Rosh-Ha-Ayin [64] and several unnamed low-amplitude magnetic anomalies associated with the boundaries of terranes. This map shows the positions of the deep boreholes and the most distinctive outcroppings of the Mesozoic sediments utilized for the construction of the series of isopach maps (see below).…”

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Tectonic-Geophysical Mapping of Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for Hydrocarbon Prospecting

Eppelbaum¹,

Katz²

2011

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The eastern Mediterranean is a tectonically complex region evolving in the long term located in the midst of the progressive Afro-Eurasian collision. Despite years of investigation, its geological-geophysical structure is not completely known. At the same time, the recent discovery of large gas deposits has attracted the attention of many researchers to this region. For instance, the latest U. S. Geological Survey estimates using conventional assessment methodology suggest that there are on the order of 1.7 billion barrels of recoverable oil and more than 4 trillion m3 of recoverable gas in the Levant Basin [1]. This highlights the need for analysis of the paleogeographical conditions that can yield deep paleotectonic criteria for oil and gas discovery in this region. For this purpose, isopach maps of the Middle-Upper Jurassic and Lower Cretaceous were generated from detailed examinations of numerous well sections and the most significant outcroppings in the eastern Mediterranean. The maps confirm an earlier model of continental accretion [2]. In particular, abrupt changes in the trend and thickness of the Early Mesozoic formations coincide with the terrane boundaries. These compiled isopach maps also pinpoint significant distinctions between the Arabian and Sinai plates on the one hand and the Syrian arc on the other. A new tectonic map of the eastern Mediterranean is presented that first of all integrates geophysical satellite-derived gravity and airborne magnetic fields, as well as tectonic-structural, paleogeographical and facial analyses. The results have clear implications for hydrocarbon prospecting in this region

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Newly developed paleomagnetic map of the EasternmostMediterranean joined with tectono-structural analysis unmaskgeodynamic history of this region

Eppelbaum

Katz

2015

Open Geosciences

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Newly developed paleomagnetic map of the Easternmost Mediterranean joined with tectono-structural analysis unmask geodynamic history of this regionAbstract: Comprehensive magnetic-paleomagnetic analysis of physical-geological models developed for the Easternmost Mediterranean (northern part of the Sinai plate) accompanied by gravity and seismic data examination enabled the detection of a zone of inverse magnetization of submeridional strike with a total volume exceeding 120,000 km . Such a large zone must correspond to the prolonged period of inverse polarity in the Earth's magnetic eld history. We suggest that this inversely magnetized thick block of the Earth's crust corresponds to the known Kiama hyperzone. A paleomagnetic map constructed on the basis of abovementioned geophysical data analysis combined with detailed examination of structural, radiometric, petrological, facial, paleogeographical and some other data indicates that to the west of the Kiama zone is situated the Jalal zone, and to the east -Illawarra, Omolon and Gissar zones. Discovery of the Kiama paleomagnetic zone combined with tectonogeodynamical analysis and paleobiographical data examination indicates that the Earth's oceanic crust blocks may have been shifted by transform faults from the eastern part of the Tethys Ocean to their modern position in the Easternmost Mediterranean. Analysis of potential geophysical elds and seismological maps integrated with tectonostructural examination show the isolation of the northern part of Sinai plate from other terranes. For the rst time formation-paleogeographical maps of Triassic and Jurassic for the Easternmost Mediterranean have been compiled and their tectono-geodynamical explanation has been given. The obtained data create a basis for reconsidering tectonic zonation, paleogeodynamical reconstructions and searching for economic deposits in this region.

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Integration Of Advanced Multifocusing Seismics With Potential Field Analysis: Heletz Oil Field (Central Israel) Example

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A New Look to the Heletz–Ashdod Oil Field (Southern Israel): A Non-Conventional Hydrocarbon Deposit in the Easternmost Mediterranean

A New Look to the Heletz–Ashdod Oil Field (Southern Israel): A Non-Conventional Hydrocarbon Deposit in the Easternmost Mediterranean

Tectonic-Geophysical Mapping of Israel and the Eastern Mediterranean: Implications for Hydrocarbon Prospecting

Newly developed paleomagnetic map of the EasternmostMediterranean joined with tectono-structural analysis unmaskgeodynamic history of this region

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