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(KALIMANTAN) Petroleum Geology of Barito Basin Field Trip, Meratus Transect, South Kalimantan
Barito Basin, South Kalimantan is one of the main sedimentary basins of oil and gas producers in Borneo Island, Indonesia with the first drilling conducted in 1898. This region is the location of Meratus Mountain, a prehistoric mountain chain that is valuable for understanding Indonesian Geology. This field trip invites the participants to visit key locations to learn the rocks of the Meratus Mountains and the key elements of the Barito Basin oil and gas system. The audience will be also guided to local tourism destinations in Martapura.
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Agenda
| Day | Main Field Trip Activity | Geotourism |
| 1 | Arrival in Banjarbaru and technical briefing | Martapura diamond market tour |
| 2 | Observation and discussion about Meratus basement in Loksado | Pagat Batu Benawa tour |
| 3 | Observation and discussion about Meratus basement in Muara Komam | Kandilo bridge tour |
| 4 | Observation and discussion about Berai formation in Kelumpang | Batulicin lantern park tour |
| 5 | Observation and discussion about Meratus basement in Pelaihari | Pelaihari orchid park tour |
| 6 | Departure from Banjarbaru | Souvenir shopping tour |
Petroleum Geology of Barito Basin Field Trip is set for Geologist, Geophysicist, Petrophysicist, & Engineers who are interested to know the Petroleum Geology of Barito basin and Meratus Transect.
Field trip leader is academician with PhD in Geology from Departemen Teknik Geologi Universitas Gadjah Mada