Methods for identifying hydrocarbon reservoirs
US10895666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of identifying hydrocarbon seeps that are connected to hydrocarbon reservoirs and for identifying in situ conditions of hydrocarbon reservoirs is disclosed. The method comprises, obtaining a sample from an area of interest, such as a sediment sample or water column sample near a hydrocarbon seep; analyzing the sample to detect microbial signatures that are specific to families associated with hydrocarbon reservoirs; and using the signature to determine whether the hydrocarbon seep is connected to a hydrocarbon reservoir and to identify properties of the hydrocarbon reservoir.
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