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Geology of Early Cretaceous and Jurassic Mixed Plays in Central Tunisia: Petroleum Systems, Reservoirs Behavior and Trap Types

Thursday, 2 October – Saturday, 4 October 2025, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.  |  Tunis, Tunisia

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Course Content

This field trip is an overview of the Jurassic & Early Cretaceous plays in the foreland of the Atlas system in the Central Tunisia (Pelagian basin). In order to get a deep insight about the reservoir geology of clastic, carbonate and mixed systems, the impact of natural fracturing on tight reservoir behavior and the characterization of the intra-Jurassic source rocks and hydrocarbon migration pathways we selected the most spectacular outcrops along the Meloussi anticlinorium and NS Axis ridge in Central Tunisia. Subsurface analogues and trapping mechanisms in relation with the tectonic styles and salt tectonics will be discussed.

We will focus on Early Cretaceous marine and fluvio-deltaic Meloussi mixed reservoirs and the configuration model of the Jurassic carbonate platforms and basins that impact reservoir development as well as source occurrences in relation with the domains of possible maturation, migration and accumulation of Hydrocarbons.

In the last day, we will visit the, Sidi El Kilani oil field and the existing surface facilities. The opportunity to explore the untapped  deep Jurassic target in this field will be discussed. The rest of the day will be dedicated to the Archaeological Museum of El-Jem.

Field Trip Leaders

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Dr. Habib Troudi ETAP
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Dr. Mohamed Soussi University of Tunis El Manar
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Dr. Moncef Saidi ETAP

Itinerary

Tunis
Accomodations: Kasba Hotel 5* at Kairouan celebrated city of the Islamic World 
Sidi Bouzid
Kairouan
El Jem

Fees

Registration Fee:
$1,185
Fee Includes:
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • All food and drinks
  • Transportation
  • Field guide

Venue

Geology of Early Cretaceous and Jurassic Mixed Plays in Central Tunisia: Petroleum Systems, Reservoirs Behavior and Trap Types
Sheraton Tunis Hotel
B.P. 345, Av. de la Ligue des Etats Arabes
Tunis, Tunis
Tunisia
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Instructor

Important Notes Regarding the Field Trip

  • Before purchasing non-refundable airline tickets, confirm that the trip will take place as trips may be cancelled if undersubscribed.
  • Please register well before 4 September 2025. Field trip cancellation due to low enrollment will be considered at this time. No refunds will be allowed on field trips after this date.
  • Field trips are limited in size and are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and must be accompanied by full payment.
  • A wait list is automatically created if a field trip sells out. AAPG will notify you if space becomes available.
  • We will continue to take registrations for field trips not cancelled until they are either sold out or closed.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations can be made by contacting Cora Navarro on or before 4 September via email at [email protected]
  • Cancellations received on or before 4 September will receive a refund LESS a US $75 processing fee.
  • Refunds will not be issued after 4 September or for "no shows."
  • You may substitute one participant for another.