Overview
The geochemistry of hydrocarbon reservoirs is a vital field that combines chemistry and geology to understand how hydrocarbons are formed, stored, and extracted. It involves studying the chemical processes that transform organic matter into hydrocarbons and the geological conditions that allow for t...
Key Terms
Example: Kerogen is the precursor to oil and gas formation.
Example: High porosity in rocks allows for more oil storage.
Example: Permeability affects how easily oil can flow in a reservoir.
Example: The cap rock prevents oil from escaping to the surface.
Example: Thermal maturation is essential for oil formation.
Example: Gas chromatography helps identify hydrocarbon types in samples.
Related Topics
Petroleum Geology
Study of the origin, occurrence, movement, and accumulation of petroleum.
intermediateEnvironmental Geochemistry
Focuses on the chemical composition of the environment and the impact of human activities.
intermediateReservoir Engineering
The study of fluid behavior in reservoirs and methods to optimize hydrocarbon recovery.
advancedKey Concepts
Hydrocarbon formationReservoir characterizationGeochemical analysisFluid migration