On new results of geological exploration of Aral sedimentary basin

The article presents the results of geological studies carried out within the Aral sedimentary basin in the period 2022–2024 within the framework of the budget program «Ensuring rational and integrated use of subsoil and increasing geological exploration of the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan”. Within the Aral sedimentary basin, field seismic exploration work was carried out in the amount of 4,500.00 linear km using the «МОГТ-2Д» method, digital arrays of gravity data were prepared, and geological and geophysical materials were processed and interpreted. Based on the results of the work performed, the boundaries of the South Aral stage were clarified, the Kulanda stage was identified as an independent structural element of the second order in the north-west of the study area, in the section of Paleogene deposits, zones of clinoform distribution were identified, and the predicted resources of hydrocarbons based on Mesozoic deposits were estimated. In order to clarify the geological structure of the objects identified within the framework of the Project and assess the prospects for oil and gas potential of the study area, it is recommended to drill exploration wells and conduct seismic exploration.