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Research<\/h1>\n

Our research is focused on fundamental studies into processes controlling landscape evolution, seismic and sequence stratigraphy, structural geology and sedimentary geochemistry within sedimentary basins, and their application to understanding petroleum systems and environmental change.<\/p>\n

Browse the various sub-groups within the basins area of expertise below.<\/p>\n

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Research focused on carbonate platforms.<\/p>\n

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Digital outcrop analogues and reservoir modelling.<\/p>\n

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Challenges for production in North Africa.<\/p>\n

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Using seismic interpretation to analyse sedimentary basins.<\/p>\n

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Understanding controls on depositional systems.<\/p>\n

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The analysis and modelling of mudstones.<\/p>\n

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Linking process understanding to reservoir quality.<\/p>\n

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