Dr.

Arzu Javadova

Publication list

1. A.T Jafarova (Javadova), A.C Samedova “About stratigraphy of the Quaternary

deposits in the area of Apsheron archipelago”. Azerbaijan Oil Economy journal of
State Oil company of Azerbaijan Republic, 1988, N10, P.6-8. In Russian

In this article given Stratigraphy of the Quaternary deposits of the South Caspian
Apsheron archipelago based on materials received from drilled offshore Nakhchivan,
Oguz and Guneshli field’s shallow engineering well core data. The result of research
allowed to create detailed stratigraphic scheme (Bakuvian, Khazarian, Khvalinian, and
Novocaspian) based on ostracod and foraminifers.

2. A.T. Jafarova (Javadova), “About Study of Ostracoda fauna in the area of Apsheron
archipelago’s Quaternary deposit”. “Oil & Gas” journal of Azerbaijan Oil Academy,
1989, N 7, P.24-27, In Russian
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Core materials received from drilled shallow engineering wells in a period of 1985-88
from the South Caspian North Apsheron,, Oguz, Guneshli, Oil Rocks (Neft Dashlari)
offshore fields allowed to continue research of ostracods in Quaternary deposits. The
result of the analysis showed ostracod”s vertical and horizontal distribution and a
stratigraphic split of Bakuvian, Khazarian, Khvalinian, and Novocaspian deposits

3. A.T.Javadova, “About Stratigraphy of Baku horizon”, Azerbaijan Scientific Research

Institute of Scientific-Technical Information and Technical Economy Research Journal,
1995, N 2233. P 2-9, In Russian

In the article given detailed stratigraphy of Bakuvian superhorizon (Turkanian, Lower

Bakuvian, and Upper Bakuvian horizons) of South Caspian Apsheron archipelago and
the northern part of Baku archipelago. Materials were used from cores of drilled geo
engineering and exploration wells of Nakhichevan, Guneshli, Chiraq, Azeri, Kapaz,
Bakhar, Bakhar-2 and Shah Deniz offshore fields of South Caspian basin. Conducted
micro faunistic research allowed tracing of Bakuvian deposits in regional direction
and evaluation of characteristic ostracod complex in each horizon.

4. A.T.Javadova, “Biostratigraphy & Correlation of sections in the Quaternary Deposit

of Apsheron & Baku Archipelago areas”. Azerbaijan Scientific Research Institute of
Scientific-Technical Information and Technical Economy Research, Journal, 1995, N
2234, P1-16, In Russian

The recognition of Quaternary supra horizons and sub horizons are founded on
successive change of zonal complexes, geniuses and species of Ostracoda groups of
Apsheron and Baku archipelagos of South Caspian basin. In this article, we compared
Ostracoda and foraminifera faunas found in core materials received from shallow
geoengineering and deep exploration wells. There was use large geological materials,
which showed the regional character of Ostracod assemblages in the Quaternary
deposits of South Caspian basin with their biostratigraphy role.

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5. A.; T.Javadova, A.I.Suleymanov,V.I.Shved, “Apsheron archipelago’s Quaternary
deposit map”. Scientific Notes journal of Azerbaijan Oil Academy, 1995, N 2, P.37-42,
In Russian

Based on detailed stratigraphy of Quaternary deposits we created a detailed geological

map of Apsheron archipelago of the South Caspian basin. Significant stratigraphic role of
ostracod fauna allowed to split Quaternary deposits of Apsheron archipelago into
Eopleistocene, (Apsheronian supra horizon) Pleistocene (Bakuvian, Khazarian) and
Holocene ( Khvalinian and Novocaspian supra horizons).
New drilling well core materials received from Janub, Janub-2, Apsheron bank, Akburun
Deniz and etc fields of South Caspian allowed studying Apsheronian supra horizon with
divisions of lower, middle and upper Apsheronian horizons. All information as well as
seismic data used in the creation of the geological map.

6. A.T. Javadova, C.A. Shikhlinskiy, G.E. Abasova, M.Jafarov. “Scheme of the

Stratigraphic sectioning of Upper Cretaceous and Cenozoic sedimentations of
Apsheron oil gas bearing region”, AAPG, Baku Azerbaijan branch, 1996. P.52-64,

AAPG Azerbaijan branch created a new stratigraphic scheme of upper Cretaceous and
Cenozoic deposits of Apsheron oil and gas bearing region where I had the authorization
of Completion on Quaternary Ostracod fauna research and Stratigraphy part of Apsheron
oil gas bearing zone using complex method of all existing geological and geophysical
well data materials. There was a comparison of Biostratigraphy and Regional stratigraphy
data. The material prepared for industry use and at the present, it is still actual

7. A.T. Javadova “Distribution of Ostracoda fauna on the Quaternary deposit of the

Apsheron archipelago and their stratigraphic importance”, Scientific Notes journal
of Azerbaijan Oil Academy, 1996, N 2, P. 12-18, In Russian

In the article, we analyzed wide speared Quaternary deposits of South Caspian Apsheron
archipelago. We included Eopleistocene – Apsheronian supra horizon to our previously
created stratigraphic scheme of Quaternary deposits with characteristic ostracod
complexes. Quaternary deposits of Apsheron archipelago consist of 5 supra horizons, 10
horizons and 1 present deposits” layer with characteristic ostracod complexes and index
forms

7. A.T. Javadova “Apsheron archipelago and adjacent regions Quaternary deposit’s

Ostracoda fauna and history of Stratigraphy study”. Scientific Notes journal of
Azerbaijan oil Academy, 1996, N 4, P.16-24, In Russian

The article was devoted to the problems existing in the stratigraphic boundary of the
Quaternary period of South Caspian basin. The main subject was about the condition of
researches conducted during the period before and after our research on Ostracod of the
South Caspian basin and the results of conducting works reflected to the current situation
on this actual problem

8. A.T. Javadova, New species of genus Leptocythere from Quaternary deposits. Scientific
note journal of Azerbaijan Oil Academy, 1997, N4, P.3-7, In Russian

In the article give a description of 2 new Leptocythere species found in Quarternary

deposits of South Caspian offshore part of basin: Leptocythere chazarica Javadova sp.nov

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 and Leptocythere sabirae Javadova sp.nov. These forms commonly meet in Quarternary
deposits of Turkmenistan and Azerbaijanian sectors of South Caspian basin.

9. A.T. Javadova and N.O. Akhverdova, Microfauna of Apsheron archipelago’s

Miocene deposit. Oil &Gas Journal of Azerbaijan oil Academy, 1997, N 4, P.6-10, In
Russian

The result of geological and geophysical data allowed us to do complex analysis of

Miocene deposits of Apsheron archipelago incorporation with the core”s biostratigraphy
data. Deep exploration well data from Arzu, Darvina bank, Apsheron bank, Chilov
island, Janub, and north Apsheron fields entered Miocene deposits and provided a good
complex of Ostracod and Foraminifera information which well-defined Miocene
stratigraphy boundary in offshore South Caspian basin.

10. A.T. Javadova and U.T.Suleymanov, Fauna of Ostracoda and Stratigraphy of the
Apsheron deposits of the South Caspian. Proceedings of Academy of the science of
Azerbaijan Institute of Geology, Publishing house “Nafta-press”, Baku, 1997, N 29, P.
38-43, In Russian

In the article there studied widespread Ostracoda complexes of the Apsheron period of
South Caspian’s Apsheron and Baku archipelagoes, their paleoecological, lithological and
stratigraphical conditions.

11. A.T. Javadova, Condition of study for Pleistocene and Holocene deposits of South
Caspian basin, Azerbaijan Oil Economy, Journal of State Oil Company of Azerbaijan
Republic, 1997, N 11-12, P.9-12. In Russian

In the article given the review of the current study and problems related to widespread
Pleistocene and Holocene deposits of the South Caspian basin, their stratigraphic,
lithofacies, paleontological and change of thicknesses in the vertical and horizontal
direction.

12. A.T Javadova , “Stratigraphy and palaeoenviroments of microfauna from the

Pliocene Productive and Red series in the South Caspian Basin” Book published in
Superizdatelstvo Saint Petersburq, 2019

Publication list from participation in sessions, conferences, seminars

1. A. T. Javadova, a presentation on “Paleogeography and conditions of the habitat of

Ostracoda fauna in Apsheron archipelago during the Quaternary period”. HC genesis,
migration, and accumulation, a conference dedicated to Academician A.A.Ali-Zadeh jubilee.
Proceeding of Conference, Baku, Azerbaijan 24-25 April 1997. Program of theses P.57-58.
In Russian

In the presentation given the result of research on Ostracod fauna spread in the Quaternary period
of the Apsheron archipelagos based on deep exploration well data, their role in biostratigraphy
and paleogeography.

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2. A.G. Akhmedov, A.T.Javadova, and V.I.Shved, presentation “About litho dynamics of the
deposits of the Upper Part of the section within the South and Middle Caspian Sea”.
“Newest tectonics and its influence on the formation and distribution of oil and gas
deposits” International Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan 29 September- 6 October 1997,
Program of theses, P.24-25

We presented our result of research on the base of all complex geological data (seismic,
lithological, paleontological, etc) which covered the upper part of the geological sections of the
South and Middle Caspian basin. Research result had a special practical significance for oil and
gas field development. We used geoengineering-geological materials; created a number of
geological profiles from shelf to continental zone, controlled physical-mechanical properties of
sea bottom soil, which showed active litho dynamic processes. Paleontological data allowed to
give detailed stratigraphy of the upper part of the geological section where maximum litho
dynamic change and geomorphology of sea bottom occurs.

3. T. Javadova, a presentation on “The distribution of the Ostracoda in the Quaternary

deposits of the South Caspian basin and their stratigraphical significance”. 8th
International Congress of the Geological Society of Greece, Patras, May 1998. Proceedings,
P. 51-59

Presentation devoted to paleo geographical, palaeoecological and biostratigraphical significance

of Ostracod fauna form of the Quaternary deposits of the South Caspian.

4. A.G.Akhmedov, V.I.Shved, A.T. Javadova, a presentation on “The newest results of

completing geophysical and engineering-geological data conducted within the bounds of
the Caspian sea for detailed study of the log’s upper part (LUP) sediments”.
Africa/Middle east 2d international geophysical conference and exposition, Cairo, Egypt, 17-
19 February 1998, Proceedings, P.320-321

We presented the result of our research taken from offshore wells of Apsheron and Baku
archipelagos incorporated with complex geological and geophysical information like seismic,
lithological, geochemical, paleontological, etc. The practical significance of research result
achieved from the upper part of sediments allows understanding and solving many
geological- geoengineering problem of Caspian offshore field development, which is,
associated with several mud volcanoes and active litho dynamic processes.

5. A.T. Javadova, a presentation on “Application of the results of Paleontological studies in

searching for oil and gas fields”. Materials of the United scientific session, dedicated to XL
event founded Azerbaijan Paleontology Society, Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, July
1999, Proceedings, P.102-107, In Russian

In the presentation were highlighted applied paleontology and its significant role in offshore
oil and gas exploration and development processes.

6. A.T. Javadova, a presentation on “Some geological and geophysical peculiarities of

Salatin structure”, AAPG Annual Convention, New Orleans, USA, 16-19 April 2000.
Abstract book, P.74

Based on new geophysical data and information from surrounding perspective fields were
given a prognosis on the perspective potential of Salatin exploration block of Baku

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 archipelago of South Caspian basin. Pliocene Productive series has regional oil and gas
potential. Our result of the seismic interpretation was focused on the Pliocene (Productive
series), near top “Pereriva” suite (Near base Productive series) and base Pliocene.
Perspective Salatin exploration block has exploration potential due to the fact that it located
on Paleo Kura and Paleo Volga delta zone, which deposited fluvial-deltaic and turbidities
sediments. We also used some biostratigraphy information from surrounding fields, which
drilled to Pliocene and gave additional information to control seismic to well-tie data.

7. A.T Javadova and E. Ohems , a presentation on “About Geological –Geophysical

peculiarities of typical offshore structure of the South Caspian (Kurdashi)”. Offshore
Technological Conference, Houston, Texas, USA, 1-4 May 2000 Abstract book, P. 100-106

Based on geological and geophysical information we created a structure map of “Pereriva”

suit and XX horizon of middle Productive series of Apsheron and Baku archipelagos of South
Caspian. Seismic geological profiles allowed to distinguish 4 seismic sedimentary complexes
in Kurdashi perspective exploration block ( SH-1 Quarternary deposits, SH-2 Apsheron-
Akchagil deposit, SH-3 Lower Pliocene, SH-4 underlying deposits, approximately Miocene-
Paleogene age. Using very close surrounding well data we correlated biostratigraphy and
lithostratigraphy data of Quaternary and Pliocene deposits.

8. A.T. Javadova and M. Hauck, a presentation on “The Stratigraphy and Hydrocarbon

potential of the Lower Kura area”. AAPG”s Inaugural Regional International Conference,
Istanbul, Turkey, 9-12 July, 2000, Abstract book, P.117-122

According to complex information (seismic, tectonic, well log data, litho facial and
biostratigraphy) we calculated: 8 Bnoe geological and 1.2 Bnbbl recoverable oil, 5.1 TcF of
recoverable gas reserves for onshore Lower Kura depression. We ranked 20 fields with total
reserves of 560 MMbbl of oil and 2.7 Tcf of gas, and emphasized that there still exists a
sizeable volume of Hydrocarbon to be developed. With a current production rate of only 10-
12,000 b/d, considerable upside potential exists in this region. We also presented the
correlation of different regional lithostratigraphy taken from different facial zones.

9. A.t. Javadova, a presentation on “Paleontology and Stratigraphy of the South Caspian

Productive Series”. 5th International Symposium on Eastern Mediterranean Geology,
Thessaloniki, Greece, 14-20 April 2004, Abstract book, P.95-100

Research of well core data from exploration drillings of 1985 to 2002 years allowed
distinguishing of Productive series based on ostracod fauna. Stratigraphy role of ostracods
and redeposited foraminifers allowed sequencing change of complexes, synchronization of
events in the South Caspian and adjacent on and offshore regions. In the presentation given a
reconstruction of paleogeography and paleoecological environment on separate possible
chronological periods of Productive series time

10. A.T. Javadova, a presentation on “Geological and prospective peculiarities of Kapaz field
in Sothern Caspian basin” AAPG”s Inaugural Regional International Conference Izmir,
Turkey, 4-7 October 2005. Abstract book, P.55-56

In the presentation we touch geological and biostratigraphical peculiarities of Kapaz offshore

discovery, which has significant oil and gas, the potential from “Pereriva” suite of Productive
series of Pliocene. We also gave a recommendation of an additional development well in

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 Kalin suite- the lower horizon of Productive service, which has regional hydrocarbon
potential.

11. A.T Javadova, a presentation about “Successful cooperation: a review of current and
future projects between Nobel Oil and SOCAR”, 18th Caspian Oil & Gas Exhibition and
Conference, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan, 8-9 June 2011, Program of the
conference, 2d day

Presentation devoted to strategy, success and future way forward of Nobel Oil Company in
upstream and downstream sectors. We showed the result of Umid offshore successful
exploration drilling, challenges and future plan of the company together with SOCAR within
the frame of JV cooperation.

12. A.T. Javadova and Reza P. Oskui, Poster presentation about “The necessity of application
modern EOR & IOR technology and reducing the environmental impact in Azerbaijan oil
fields. Petroleum industry and environment conference, KCC, Kuwait, 9-11 March 2014,
Certificate of attendance

Poster presentation devoted to onshore of Apsheron peninsula fields of Azerbaijan. In

Azerbaijan, there are about 37 oil and gas fields with commercial production, including 25
within Absheron peninsula. They characterized by various geological structures, multilayers
of different degrees of reserves exhaustion, depletion of layer energy. Yet, SOCAR estimates
remaining onshore OIP reserves at its own fields at 901 MMt and proven reserves at 55 MMt.
Application of appropriate technologies (water injection, sidetrack, multilateral drilling,
gravel packs, hydrofracturing, etc.) might significantly increase oil recovery at some of the
fields. The Absheron Peninsula, which is one of the critical environmental problems,
seriously polluted due to nearly 150 years of oil production and related industrial activities
that have contaminated around 30,000 hectares of land. We did a couple of surface soil
analysis as a pilot project. In this analysis, we could read 55% of sediments and 4% of water
in the sludge. The 40 % could be considered as potential crude oil to recover.

13. A.T Javadova and M. Zenina Oral presentation about “The Quaternary deposits of the
South Caspian and the adjacent areas on ostracod fauna”. 5th International Paleontological
Congress, 9-12 July 2018, France. Certificate of attendance

We investigated the systematic composition and distribution regularities of ostracod fauna

from the Quaternary deposits over the vast South Caspian territory, including the
stratigraphic role of the fauna and correlation of the data with the coastal –onshore area.
Multiple well sections and their enclosed micro- and macrofauna were the study target.
When we analyzed and correlated well sections and natural outcrops we used other
methods like lithological, macrofauna, radiometric, electric logging, seismic logging as
well. The result of our study allowed us to design a detailed stratigraphic chart for the
Quaternary deposits of the entire South Caspian basin. For the first time the Quaternary
deposits of the South Caspian breakdown with 5 supra horizons, 10 horizons with 7 index
species. Index species were identified on the successive change of zonal complexes-
biozones. All these subdivisions play a regional role and correlated well with the ones
from the adjacent areas of the Caspian region. The paleontological processing of
individual ostracod of genera: Leptocythere, Amniocythere, Euxinocythere, others
allowed us to identify specific features among them in order to differentiate a new
ostracod species. We also highlighted the issues of stratigraphy, facies analysis and
thicknesses of the Quaternary deposits in the South Caspian. The analysis of facies,

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 thicknesses and fauna distribution shows that in the Quaternary time the South Caspian
region was characterized by rather dynamic paleogeographic settings: along with the
active change of the sea bottom topography, salinity and temperature varied considerably
and often, as well as the sea level.
14. A.T.Javadova and E.V Rzaeva. Poster presentation about Stratigraphic peculiarities of
ostracod distribution in Baku archipelago, the Caspian Sea and the adjacent coastal
deposits during the Quaternary time. Modern micropaleontology- problems and
perspective. XVII All-Russian micropaleontology conference, Kazan, Russia? 24-
28.09.2018. In Russian

Many species of Leptocythere and Loxococnha occur within the ostracod fauna. A
detailed review of genus and species is required to classify the fauna. Our photos in
poster presentation show the basic Postpliocene fauna of the South Caspian, which
correlates well with the coastal sections

15. A.T. Javadova, M. Zenina, E.V. Rzayeva. Poster presentation about The Quaternary
ostracod assemblages of Apsheron archipelago. Joint Meeting and Field Trip of IGCP
610 and INQUA POCAS Focus Group, Antalya, Turkey, 14-21 October 2018

The given study resulted in the discovery of about 130 ostracod species, the
stratigraphical sectional plane is prepared on the basis of ostracod fauna, index species are
identified for each Quaternary horizon and the map of deposits in Apsheron archipelago is
drafted. The highest diversity of ostracod species is specific for the Apsheronian and
Khazarian deposits. The comparative analysis of ostracod complexes shows the highest
difference between the assemblages from the Apsheronian and Bakuvian supra-horizons
and between the Khazarian and Khvalynian assemblages. The facies and thickness
analysis of the deposits in Apsheron archipelago shows that all its basic structural
components existed by the beginning of the Quaternary time. The intensive growth of
anticlinal highs occurred at that time, in places attended by erupting mud volcanoes. The
facies thickness and faunal distribution analysis shows that in the Quaternary time the
area of Apsheron archipelago was characterized by rather dynamic paleoenvironmental
setting
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Publication list from Professional activities period as a co-author

1. 1989. Central Research Laboratory of State Oil Company Author of Research reports on
“Paleontological and Paleogeographical researches of Nakhichevani, Oil Rocks and
Oguz (offshore) fields on the base of well data,” Confidential database of SOCAR. This
was part of the production company research report where the micro faunistic description
and biostratigraphic correlation of offshore some wells data were given. Based on authors
result first time used micro faunistic division of Quaternary fauna complexes in offshore
production fields’.
2. 1995. Co-Author of Research Report of SOCAR and AIOC consortium’s about
“Engineering geology work of sea bottom, in Guneshly-Chirag and Azeri fields”. By
authors, Paleontological and Stratigraphical peculiarity part of the study area were
analyzed using and matching of complex geological, geochemical and geophysical
materials
3. 1996. Co-Author of “Quaternary deposit’s Geological Map of Apsheron
archipelago”, SOCAR archive
4. 1997, Geology Institute of AS, Co-Author of Report on “Correlation of wells Sections
of Productive and “Red” series in the Apsheron and Turkmenistan” Sectors of

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 The Caspian Sea. The report covers complex geological and Geophysical data, correlation
of
“Red” series deposits widespread in the Turkmenistan sector of Caspian with the
There used analogs deposits of productive Series in the Azerbaijan sector of South
Caspian basin.