The geology of northern Adiyaman province and its petroleum possibilities

The main aim of the study is to explore geology and the petroleum possibilities of northern Adıyaman; using subsurface data obtained from exploration wells. Cores, DST, Log examinations performed at the wells, to extract data on fracturing system, porosity, permeability and the type of fluid in the fracture surfaces. The most effective factor that developed porosity and permeability in the study area is the existence of fracturing systems. Petroleum at some cores and petroleum contaminated mud was observed at the DSTs performed at target formations (Karababa-C and Derdere). The porosity and permeability get their highest values at the structural apexes where fracture system evolved best and on the trends formed by these apexes evolved. Therefore, the future wells planned to drill on these trends have high possibility for exploring oil.