Salt tectonics in the Atlantic margin of Morocco

摘要: The offshore basins of Morocco's Atlantic margin represent the westernmost exploration frontier area in North Africa (Figure 1). Whereas presence an active petroleum system is very well established onshore (e.g., Essaouira Basin), only promising oil shows and one minor accumulation have been found to date Tarfaya Basin). However, all previous effort concentrated on shelfal region therefore it should not be surprising that several blocks were licensed last few years covering large acreage water depths almost 3000 m As reconnaissance licenses for these permits are process being converted licenses, a shift from regional-scale 2-D seismic reflection data acquisition prospect-scale even 3-D under way. Figure 1. Index map Morocco showing location regional cross-section 2) simplified salt tectonics 3). An proven deepwater although broad, world-class basin stretches along coastline creating spectacular structural traps. first might spudded as early next year test salt-related structures. A potential target zone within at westernmost, leading edge deformational front where developed toe-thrust formed during mid-Tertiary. may provide some specific analogs efforts other world. Perhaps easiest way understand scale compile transects. 2 line drawing composite profile across Ras Tafelney Safi Haute Mer Note passive …