Multi-Dimensional Seismic Attributes and Density Models of the Hydrocarbon Plays Inferred from Seismic Reflection and Bouguer Gravity Data at the Southern Region of West El Qantara In the Nile Delta Basin, Northern Egypt

Abstract

The Nile Delta Basin is the most significant gas source province in Egypt and one of the most promising areas for future petroleum exploration in North-Eastern Africa. The present area of study is a part of the South West of El Qantara in the northern part the Nile Delta basin of Egypt. It is located between latitudes 30° 54' 00'' and 31° 00' 00'' N and longitudes 31° 46' 00'' and 32° 09' 00'' E. The current study is mainly devoted to integrate between the multi-dimensional geo-seismic and density models that obtained from the gravity data analysis for the purpose of interrelation of both the shallow-seated (mainly sedimentary) with deep-seated (mainly basement) structures. This can help imaging such older and deeper plays (structural reservoirs) in the area. A basement relief map was constructed after the application of several geophysical filters had applied on the Bouguer gravity map of the study area. This map elucidated the major tectonic trends in the investigated area and displayed the basement topography distribution which constitutes the input data for the density modeling.