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    Velocity modeling and attribute analysis to understand the gas hydrates and free gas system in the Mannar Basin, India

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    2021
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    Mishra, C.K.
    Dewangan, P.
    Mukhopadhyay, R.
    Banerjee, D.
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    The Mannar basin, located between India and Sri Lanka, is poorly explored for hydrocarbon compared to other petroliferous basins in the Indian offshore. 2D multichannel seismic data was acquired onboard R/V Samudra Ratnakar for exploring gas hydrate deposits in this basin. The bottom-simulating reflectors (BSRs) are observed in the seismic section, indicating the possible gas hydrate deposit. Several pull-down structures are identified below the BSR, suggesting the presence of free gas-bearing sediments. We also observed some chimney-like features, which extend from a deeper horizon up to the seafloor. An automated version of migration velocity analysis was used to estimate P-wave velocities along selected seismic lines. High interval velocities (>1.7 km/s) are observed above the BSR for ~100 ms TWT across the chimney locations, indicating the presence of gas hydrates for the first time in the Mannar basin. Low velocities are observed below the BSR, indicating a widespread region of free gas-bearing sediments. Seismic attributes (instantaneous amplitude and frequency) analysis are used to demarcate the extent of these regions. Chimneys are identified as vertical zones of reduced amplitude, while the gas-bearing sediments below the BSR show high amplitudes and low-frequency. A deeper horizon ~3.3 s TWT shows signatures associated with a deep-seated gas reservoir. We propose that chimneys and small sub-vertical fractures provide pathways for the migration of deep-seated gases to shallower regions. The hydrate deposits of the Mannar basin are unique as the organic-rich sediments are not supplied through any major rivers. Instead, they are derived from the high biomass due to the unusual physiography of the Mannar basin
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    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2021.104007
    https://drs-beta.nio.org/drs/handle/2264/8655
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