Features of the sedimentary cover of the oil and gas basin of Côte d’Ivoire

This article presents the results of a huge number of available scientific papers and publications of the results of exploration work for oil and gas in the sedimentary cover of the Ivory Coast basin. The degree of exploration of the basin has been revealed with a brief clarification of the types and stages of prospecting and exploration work aimed at determining the geological structure of the basin, the structural features of the rocks and the hydrodynamic state of the continental part of the basin. The geochemical indicators of oil and gas source rocks are presented, based on the geochemical exploration work carried out. The results of these studies were used to assess the quality and generation capacity of the oil and gas source rock. Based on these data, it can be concluded that the Albian, Cenomanian and Turonian oil and gas source rocks are mature enough for the formation and generation of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons. It is also noticeable that some layers have fairly good indicators, despite the fact that they are immature within the study zones. The characteristics of reservoir rocks are shown and a description of the types of traps present in the basin is made. The main processes caused by both formation and development are described. This article will help to briefly clarify all existing data on exploration of the sedimentary cover of the Ivory Coast basin for a more detailed understanding