Hydrogeology of a Large Oil-And-Gas Basin in Central Patagonia San Jorge Gulf Basin, Argentina

This book analyzes the most important geohydrological aspects of the San Jorge Gulf Basin (Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces, Argentine Patagonia), with a particular focus on the physical and hydrodynamic characteristics of the system. Discovered in 1907, the San Jorge Gulf Basin was the first petrole...

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Main Authors Hernandez, Mario Alberto, Gonzalez, Nilda, Hernandez, Lisandro
Format eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Springer International Publishing
Edition1
SeriesSpringerBriefs in Latin American Studies
Subjects
Earth and Environmental Science
Earth Sciences
Fossil Fuels (incl. Carbon Capture)
Hydraulic engineering
Hydrogeology
Hydrology/Water Resources
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Summary:This book analyzes the most important geohydrological aspects of the San Jorge Gulf Basin (Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces, Argentine Patagonia), with a particular focus on the physical and hydrodynamic characteristics of the system. Discovered in 1907, the San Jorge Gulf Basin was the first petroleum and gas-producing basin in Argentina. It is also one of the most important areas with real prospects for non-conventional exploitation (shale oil-gas). After characterizing the hydroclimatic background (hydrometeorological parameters and water balance), the book describes the main physical aspects: geomorphology, soils and surface as well as subsoil geology, especially lithology, structures, stratigraphy and hydrogeology.
ISBN:9783319523279
3319523279
ISSN:2366-763X
2366-7648
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-52328-6