Method to enhance exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons using multiply substituted isotopologue geochemistry, basin modeling and molecular kinetics
US10094815B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V9/007
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system are described that may be used for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method and system may include analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, wherein the geochemical signature includes a multiply substituted isotopolog signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, the historical temperature, type of alteration and/or extent of alteration may be determined from the signature(s) and used to develop or refine an exploration, development or production strategy.
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