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FACIES AND PETROGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS OF CILETUH FORMATION IN THE MANDRAJAYA AREA, CIEMAS SUBDISTRICT, WEST JAVA Sayaf, Ival Umar; Isnaniawardhani, Vijaya; Hardiyono, Adi; Natasia, Nanda
Bulletin of Scientific Contribution Vol 23, No 2 (2025): Bulletin of Scientific Contribution : GEOLOGY
Publisher : Fakultas Teknik Geologi Universitas Padjadjaran

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24198/bsc.v23i2.65345

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The Eocene Ciletuh Formation, exposed within the Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu UNESCO Global Geopark, provides a key record of syn-tectonic sedimentation in West Java. While its general submarine fan setting is known, detailed facies and petrographic studies in specific localities are limited. This study aims to characterize the sedimentology of the Ciletuh Formation sandstone in the Mandrajaya area through an integrated analysis of lithofacies, petrography, and their spatial distribution to reconstruct its depositional environment. The methodology involved geological mapping to document outcrop characteristics and collect samples, followed by petrographic analysis of sandstones and conglomerates. Four primary lithofacies were identified: (a) matrix-supported polymictic conglomerate, (b) graded sandstone, (c) parallel-laminated sandstone, and (d) massive sandstone. Petrographic analysis reveals that the sandstones are texturally immature Lithic Arenites, and the conglomerates contain polymictic clasts of gabbro and recycled sandstone within a similar lithic arenite matrix. The spatial distribution of these facies delineates a submarine fan architecture, characterized by channel-fill deposits (conglomerates and massive sandstones) flanked by associated levee and overbank deposits (graded and laminated sandstones). The lithofacies association and petrographic composition confirm deposition within a dynamic submarine fan system sourced from a "Recycled Orogenic" belt, specifically the uplifted Ciletuh mé‎lange complex, within a tectonically active Paleogene fore-arc basin.Keywords: Submarine Fan, Lithic Arenite, Conglomerate, Fore-arc Basin, Sedimentation, Turbidite, Eocene.
Facies Characteristics and Depositional Environment Reconstruction of the Minahaki Formation, “DM” Field, Banggai Basin Sayaf, Ival Umar; Isnaniawardhani, Vijaya; Muljana, Budi; Suganda, Wingky
JURNAL GEOCELEBES Vol. 9 No. 2: October 2025
Publisher : Departemen Geofisika, FMIPA - Universitas Hasanuddin, Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70561/geocelebes.v9i2.45784

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The Miocene Minahaki Formation in the Banggai Basin represented a key hydrocarbon reservoir, but its pronounced heterogeneity posed a challenge for field development. This study aimed to characterize the formation's carbonate facies and reconstruct its depositional environment in the “DM” field to establish a predictive model for reservoir distribution. The research employed an integrated subsurface analysis of core, cuttings, and wireline log data from seven wells. Four principal lithofacies (Bioclastic Coralline Floatstone, Dolomitic Algae Bioclastic Packstone, Argillaceous Dolomitic Foraminifers Bioclastic Wackestone, and Bioclastic Wackestone) were identified and subsequently grouped into two distinct facies associations: a high-energy Reef Margin Complex (FA-1) and a lower-energy Fore-Reef Slope (FA-2). Spatial correlation of these associations revealed a clear proximal-to-distal environmental gradient from west to east. The depositional architecture of the Minahaki Formation in the study area was interpreted as a rimmed carbonate platform. This model accounts for the observed reservoir heterogeneity, concluding that higher-quality reservoir bodies, characterized by moldic, vuggy, and intercrystalline porosity, are concentrated within the single reefal buildup that defines the western margin of the field. This finding provides a direct, geology-based predictive tool for optimizing future drilling activities and serves as a useful analogue for similar carbonate systems elsewhere.