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Journal of Australian Energy Producers
RESEARCH ARTICLE

PETROLEUM POTENTIAL OF NORTHERN AUSTRALIA

James C. Wise

The APPEA Journal 15(2) 80 - 85
Published: 1975

Abstract

Sedimentary basins off the northern Australian Coast have been a target of moderate exploration in recent years. Thirty-six offshore wells have been drilled. Over one-third of these have tested hydrocarbons, but to date no commercial fields have been discovered. As a result, large areas may now be downgraded; however, the existence of major accumulations remains a real possibility. Because so many of the structures have been tested, any giant field discovered will more likely be stratigraphically entrapped.

https://doi.org/10.1071/AJ74036

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