Measuring and testing – Borehole or drilling – Downhole test
Patent
1993-10-14
1995-02-14
Williams, Hezron E.
Measuring and testing
Borehole or drilling
Downhole test
73153, 166250, G01V 502, G01N 3700, G01N 3300, G01N 3322
Patent
active
053884566
ABSTRACT:
Thermocatalytically generated gaseous hydrocarbons from gas or oil prone source rocks in subsiding sedimentary basins and those penetrating the seal of gas or oil accumulations at the surface reach the surface in geologically short times and in low concentrations. These transported hydrocarbon gases transmit information to the surface concerning hydrocarbon potential, organic facies and maturity of the generating source rock and characteristics of the gas accumulation. In the present invention, these near surface gaseous traces are analyzed according to their molecular and isotopic composition, and from that information the status of gas and oil generation is derived by analyzing the compositional shifts of the gas due to migration. The shifts in isotopic composition of methane gas during migration are quantified. Relationships of the original gas parameters are reconstructed in this way to derive information as to the geological status and potential of their source i.e. the prospectivity of the basin. The hydrocarbon potential available to the filling of a discrete structure, or regionally to a sedimentary basin, and its lateral variations can now be assessed prior to drilling. Under special conditions, hydrocarbon accumulations in the subsurface can be directly detected as well as lateral variations in the effectivity of seals. The method presented here can effectively reduce the risk in the exploration for oil and gas.
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Dombroske George M.
Williams Hezron E.
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