Abstract
The Goldwyer Formation of the Canning Basin has been regarded as a highly prospective shale play. This study assesses the potential prospectivity of this source rock as an unconventional hydrocarbon resource. Considering the sparsity of wells penetrating the Middle Ordovician Goldwyer across the vast under-explored area of the Canning Basin, a basin-wide study of the source rock is not warranted. Goldwyer assessment of the Barbwire Terrace, a subdivision of the Canning Basin, is carried out instead.