Overview
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The project will describe Permian age coal formations and define the differences between them, as well as the relationship to the depositional environment and conditions. The project will characterise these coal layers and consider their extent, thickness and structure, as well as the character of cleats. The overall study is to support an understanding of the hydrogeological properties of these formations, and is directed to extraction and release of coal seam gas.
Question: In the coal-bearing formations of the Galilee Basin are the coal layers continuous or do they occur as non-continuous lenses?
The 'non-coal' units will also be described, with a focus on their indicated hydrological properties. Comparisons will be made to coal formations in other Queensland sedimentary basins. This study will use numerous downhole geological logs, cuttings and cores as well as geophysical logs. The student will work closely with company personnel and with a PhD student working on broader basin sedimentary geology and hydrology. Support: The project is for Exoma Energy Ltd and has funding support with a scholarship $10,000 plus funding for operation costs.
References:
- PESA Symposium 2010 Galilee Basin CSG Exploration
- G.P. and R.J. McDonagh, 2009. Report Prepared for Exoma Energy Limited on the Hydrocarbon Geology Queensland ATPs 991, 996, 999, 1005 & 1008.
- Study level
- Honours
- Supervisors
- QUT
- Organisational unit
Science and Engineering Faculty
- Research area
- Contact
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Please contact the supervisor.
Professor Malcolm Cox
Dr Mauricio Taulis
Dr Matthias Raiber
Dr Craig Sloss
