Abstract
Background. Issues associated with the investigation of hydrocarbon prospects of the Paleocene-Eocene section of the sedimentary cover in the Black Sea-Caspian region are considered.Aim. Assessment of the oil and gas potential of the Paleocene-Eocene deposits under consideration.Materials and methods. A comprehensive basin analysis concerning petroleum system concepts based on published geological, geophysical and geochemical data, as well as paleogeographic reconstructions, geological mapping and database creation with subsequent BM&PSM accomplishment.Results. The identified and examined substantive Paleocene-Eocene petroleum systems were assessed in terms of geological risks with the purpose of recognizing the most promising areas for further exploration.
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