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Structural analysis

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003659

The study of the deformation of rock formations, including folds, faults, and fractures, to understand the subsurface architecture of a petroleum system. This analysis identifies traps for hydrocarbons and assesses the integrity of seals, influencing drilling decisions and production strategies. It relies on interpreting seismic data, well logs, and outcrop observations to reconstruct geological history.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003659
FieldOil and gas
SubjectReservoir Characterization
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003659",
  "term": "Structural analysis",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The study of the deformation of rock formations, including folds, faults, and fractures, to understand the subsurface architecture of a petroleum system. This analysis identifies traps for hydrocarbons and assesses the integrity of seals, influencing drilling decisions and production strategies. It relies on interpreting seismic data, well logs, and outcrop observations to reconstruct geological history.",
  "subject": "Reservoir Characterization",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/structural-analysis/"
}

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