Book excerpt: In this information-packed volume, the authors present mathematical models and analyses for evaluating, assessing, and describing the petroleum geology of the oil-rich South Caspian Sea Basin, including eastern Azerbaijan and western Turkmenistan. Their mathematical models include descriptions of the development and structure of the surrounding geological systems and traps. - Details the petrophysical properties and interrelationship with reservoir and source rocks - Describes how new technology has made it possible to profitably produce off previously useless wells - A valuable resource for exploration companies in the area of the South Caspian Basin