The Upper Mannville Incised Valleys of Central Alberta: An Example of Subtle Gas Traps

A methodology to generate a gas prospect in the Upper Manville incised valleys of Central Alberta is proposed in this paper. This methodology is based on a new detailed sequence stratigraphic framework which is used to subdivide this previously undivided continental series. An integrated approach involving geological and geophysical interpretation, as well as log and production data analysis is used to assist with exploration of the subtle gas charged traps.