Prospect
Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-002981
A geological feature or area identified as having the potential to contain economically recoverable hydrocarbons. It is typically defined by seismic data and geological mapping, indicating the presence of a trap, reservoir rock, source rock, and seal. Prospects are evaluated for their risk and potential volume of hydrocarbons before drilling.
| Identifier | MLC-T-OAG-002981 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oil and gas |
| Subject | Geology |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A geological feature or area identified as having the potential to contain economically recoverable hydrocarbons. It is typically defined by seismic data and geological mapping, indicating the presence of a trap, reservoir rock, source rock, and seal. Prospects are evaluated for their risk and potential volume of hydrocarbons before drilling.",
"subject": "Geology",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/prospect/"
}
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