Method to determine the presence of source rocks and the timing and extent of hydrocarbon generation for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons
US9890617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F30/20
- 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 generation timing, which is used to develop or refine an exploration, development, or production strategy.
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