Method to perform hydrocarbon system analysis for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons
US10494923B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01V9/007
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and system are provided for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method involves analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, which includes a multiply substituted isotopologue signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, historical temperatures are determined based on the signature. The historical temperature is used to define seal timing, trap timing, migration efficiency and/or charge efficiency, which is used to develop or refine an exploration, development, or production strategy.
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