Reservoir & Subsurface

GDE

Definition

Gross Depositional Environment

GDE means Gross Depositional Environment. The overall environment in which a particular sedimentary package was deposited, for example delta front, or deep water continental slope. GDE maps are routniely produced to…

The overall environment in which a particular sedimentary package was deposited, for example delta front, or deep water continental slope. GDE maps are routniely produced to identify sand fairways, source rocks extents etc.

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