The First Economical Unconventional Play Outside North America: Context, History, and “Coopetition”

Francesco Gerali, Daniel Minisini, Bob Fryklund, Manuel Fantin

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Abstract

This introductory chapter describes and discusses (1) the idea of coopetition that gave birth to this AAPG Memoir, (2) the importance of Geology in exploring and developing unconventional plays, (3) the historical perspective on the studies performed in the Vaca Muerta Formation (Argentina), and (4) the commercial context and the critical conditions that have allowed the Vaca Muerta play to be considered the first economical unconventional selfsourced play outside North America. The experience, research and vision expressed in this chapter provide explorers an analog for future unconventional ventures around the world.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIntegrated Geology of Unconventionals
Subtitle of host publicationThe Case of the Vaca Muerta Play, Argentina
EditorsDaniel Minisini, Manuel Fantin, Ivan Lanusse Noguera, Héctor A. Leanza
Place of PublicationTulsa
PublisherAmerican Association of Petroleum Geologists
Chapter1
Pages1-24
Number of pages24
Volume121
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9780891814269
ISBN (Print)9780891814269
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameAAPG Memoir 121
PublisherThe American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

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