LA Popa Ancient Sedimentary Systems (LAPASS)

LAPASS (LA Popa Ancient Sedimentary Systems) is the result of continuous fieldwork since 2017. We have been mapping the La Popa Basin in Nuevo Leon and Coahuila, Mexico, diligently improving and correcting past works done by previous geologists.

LAPASS offers professionals a unique opportunity to delve into salt tectonics and its impact on sedimentary successions. At its core lies the study of the El Gordo Diapir and associated sedimentary sequences from various ancient depositional systems: deep-water slope, deltas, channelized estuaries and other shallow-marine environments. 

Despite technological advancements, there remains a significant knowledge gap regarding salt tectonics and its implications for the oil and gas industry. LAPASS aims to address this gap by providing insights into the complexities of salt tectonics. By understanding the interactions between plate tectonics, salt tectonics, and sedimentary systems, LAPASS aims to facilitate more informed decision-making processes in the industry. Professionals participating in LAPASS stand to gain valuable insights that could lead to the discovery of new petroleum resources in the region.

The El Gordo Diapir: one the best exposed salt diapirs on Earth with near salt wall sedimentary and igneous units