Al-Baraka is the first explored oil field in the Komombo basin. The formation and evolution of Komombo basin
were influenced by tectonic processes from the pre-early Cretaceous period. The main objectives of this study are to; identify hydrocarbon potential in this remote part of Egypt, evaluate and determine the interesting zones
within the early cretaceous rocks for hydrocarbon accumulations in Al-Baraka reservoir. Using well logging data,
the stratigraphic section and reservoir extent of Al-Baraka field were examined. Three-dimensional geometrical
and structural models were also created using seismic reflection data. Al-Baraka reservoir rocks are made up of
non-marine sands and shales that were accumulated in a confined marine environment. By the careful  interpretation of petrophysical data, different hydrocarbon-bearing zones (R2, R4, and R5) can be identified within west Al-Baraka-2 well. These zones were recognized in the Six Hills Formation members E and F of the early Cretaceous. Petrophysical analyses showed that these zones have moderate to good porosity (18.2–20.1%), low shale distribution (8.5–20%), and high average hydrocarbon saturation (42.5%) with high movability. Five zones were recognized based on the interpretation of 3D geometrical modeling. 3D structural modeling shows lateral extension and thickness variation controlled by the effect of faulting. The exploration of hydrocarbon in Komombo basin will contribute to the exploration of more rift basins in southern Egypt.
Research Abstract	
              Research Date	
              Research Department	
              
          Research Journal	
              Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering
          Research Member	
          
      Research Publisher	
              Elsevier B.V.
          Research Vol	
              218
          Research Website	
              https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2022.111037
          Research Year	
              2022
          Research Pages	
              111073
           
          