Evaluation of oil and gas potential of the Crimea Peninsular and adjacent Azov and Black sea areas based on hydrocarbon system modeling
Basin modeling to estimate the oil and gas potential of the Azov and Black seas is described. The conclusions made are fundamental and allow to essentially increase the resources of hydrocarbons in the region under consideration. These also permit to identify the main areas for exploration and prospecting on theterri-tory of the Crimea Peninsular and adjacent Azov and Black sea areas. The analysis and modeling of the basin identified the possible petroleum charges which can fill traps with oil. Potential source rock intervals are expected in the transient formations (Paleozoic) and sedimentary cover (Chalk). The study allowed to determine the pattern of occurrence of hydrocarbon accumulations and propects of the oil and gas potential of the western part of the sea area.