Comparison between structural and stratigraphic traps

structural stratigraphic

In which a thick sections of rock Seldom have any relation with either
contain several traps of oil above overlying or underlying reservoirs.
another.

Repeated vertically. Repeated laterally.

A test well on a structural feature A test well on a stratigraphic feature

has several potential objects. has only one object.

Can be determined by surface, We wait until enough wells have

subsurface and geophysical map. been drilled to supply the needed in
formations.

Require limited number of test Require large number of test wells.

wells.