Hydrogeology of a Large Oil-and-Gas Basin in Central Patagonia, 1st ed. 2017 San Jorge Gulf Basin, Argentina SpringerBriefs in Latin American Studies Series

This book analyzes the most important geohydrological aspects of the San Jorge Gulf Basin (Chubut and Santa Cruz provinces, Argentine Patagonia), with a particular focus on the physical and hydrodynamic characteristics of the system. Discovered in 1907, the San Jorge Gulf Basin was the first petroleum and gas-producing basin in Argentina. It is also one of the most important areas with real prospects for non-conventional exploitation (shale oil-gas). After characterizing the hydroclimatic background (hydrometeorological parameters and water balance), the book describes the main physical aspects: geomorphology, soils and surface as well as subsoil geology, especially lithology, structures, stratigraphy and hydrogeology.

1. General characterization of the basin, location and socioeconomic context. Main physical features.- 2.Importance of groundwater. The basin from the geographical, geological and geohydrological point of view.- 3. Hidroclimatology. Climatic conditions, water balances and limitations in arid regions. The input function to the geohydrological system.- 4. Regional geology and geomorphology.- 5. The physical component of the hydrological systems . Conversion from the lithoestratigraphical units to the hidrolithological units. Conformation of the System.- 6. Hydrodynamic and hydrochemical components.- 7. Conceptual model of the System.- 8. Local use of groundwater. Its importance in conventional oil development (secondary recovery) and unconventional (shale oil, tight sand oil, shale gas).- 9. Current and future conflicts due to the use of groundwater in the basin. Proper management at the basin level.- 10. Final Remarks and Conclusions.- References.- List of figures.