The Dudes of Diagenesis Kirkland, Ian. Ian's thesis examined, in detail, the diagenetic history of the Kiskatinaw Formation and the influence of diagenetic events on porosity preservation and destruction. The study utilized core observations, thin section and SEM petrography, X-ray diffraction, electron microprobe analysis, stable isotope chemistry, formation water chemistry, and burial history modelling. Early, pervasive cementation by anhydrite and dissolution of anhydrite during pre-Permian exposure were interpreted to be the key diagenetic events. In addition, gas compostional and stable isotopic data were used to investigate the source and migration of Kiskatinaw gases.
Papers documenting several aspects of the thesis are in preparation.