Basin Modeling: New Horizons in Research and Applications
Temperature-time–based first-order kinetic models are currently used to predict hydrocarbon generation and maturation in basin modeling. Physical chemical theory, however, indicates that water pressure should exert significant control on the extent of these hydrocarbon generation and maturation reactions. We previously heated type II Kimmeridge Clay source rock in the range of 310 to 350°C at a water pressure of 500 bar to show that pressure retarded hydrocarbon generation. This study extended a previous study on hydrocarbon generation from the Kimmeridge Clay that investigated the effects of temperature in the range of 350 to 420°C at water pressures as much as 500 bar and for periods of 6, 12, and 24 hr. Although hydrocarbon generation reactions at temperatures of 420°C are controlled mostly by the high temperature, pressure is found to have a significant effect on the phase and the amounts of hydrocarbons generated.
In addition to hydrocarbon yields, this study also includes the effect of temperature, time, and pressure on maturation. Water pressure of 390 bar or higher retards the vitrinite reflectance by an average of ca. 0.3% Ro compared with the values obtained under low pressure hydrous conditions across the temperature range investigated. Temperature, pressure, and time all control the vitrinite reflectance. Therefore, models to predict hydrocarbon generation and maturation in geological basins must include pressure in the kinetic models used to predict the extent of these reactions.
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Geochemistry – Challenges in the Future
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Retardation of Hydrocarbon Generation and Maturation by Water Pressure in Geologic Basins: An Experimental InvestigationAuthor(s)Clement N. Ugana;Clement N. UganaDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Colin E. Snape;Colin E. SnapeDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Will Meredith;Will MeredithDepartment of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Andrew D. Carr;Andrew D. CarrAdvanced Geochemical Systems Ltd., Leicestershire, United Kingdom Present address: British Geological Survey, Keyworth, Nottingham, United Kingdom.Search for other works by this author on:Iain C. Scotchman;Iain C. ScotchmanStatoil (UK) Ltd., London, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Robert C. DavisRobert C. DavisWoodside Energy (USA) Inc., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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First Stoichiometric Model of Oil Biodegradation in Natural Petroleum Systems: Part II*: Application of the BioClass 0D Approach to Oils from Various SourcesAuthor(s)Frank Haeseler;Frank HaeselerIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:F. Behar;F. BeharIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:D. GarnierD. GarnierIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Model of Low-Maturity Generation of Hydrocarbons Applied to the Carupano Basin, Offshore VenezuelaAuthor(s)Frederic Jean Simon Schneider;Frederic Jean Simon SchneiderBeicip-Franlab/Petróleo de Venezuela S.A. Estudio y Formación Acelerada de Iintegradores, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:Caroline Magnier;Caroline MagnierInstitut Français du Pétrole Energies Nouvellas, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:Jose A. NoyaJose A. NoyaPetróleo de Venezuela S.A. Exploracion, VenezuelaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Seismic/Pressure/Gravity Magnetics Revisited
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Moho, Basin Dynamics, Salt Stock Family Development, and Hydrocarbon System Examples of the North German Basin Revisited by Applying Seismic Common Reflection Surface ProcessingAuthor(s)Heinz-Juergen Brink;Heinz-Juergen BrinkUniversity of Hamburg, Institute of Geophysics, Wave Inversion Technology, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Dirk Gajewski;Dirk GajewskiUniversity of Hamburg, Institute of Geophysics, Wave Inversion Technology, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Mikhail Baykulov;Mikhail BaykulovUniversity of Hamburg, Institute of Geophysics, Wave Inversion Technology, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Mi-Kyung YoonMi-Kyung YoonUniversity of Hamburg, Institute of Geophysics, Wave Inversion Technology, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Prediction of Fluid Compositional Heterogeneities in Fields Using Local Grid Refinement: Example from the Jurassic of Northern KuwaitAuthor(s)Frédéric Monnier;Frédéric MonnierBeicip-Franlab, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Pierre-Yves Chenet;Pierre-Yves ChenetBeicip-Franlab, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Jean-Marie Laigle;Jean-Marie LaigleBeicip-Franlab, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Awatif Al-Khamiss;Awatif Al-KhamissKuwait Oil Company (K.S.C.), Ahmadi, KuwaitSearch for other works by this author on:Francois Lorant;Francois LorantIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Sylvie Pegaz-FiornetSylvie Pegaz-FiornetIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Structural and Tectonic Processes
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A Methodology to Incorporate Dynamic Salt Evolution in Three-Dimensional Basin Models: Application to Regional Modeling of the Gulf of MexicoAuthor(s)Richard GibsonRichard GibsonBP America, Houston, Texas, U.S.A. Present address: Apache Corp., Tulsa, Oklahoma.Search for other works by this author on:
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Modeling3: Integrating Structural Modeling, Fault Property Analysis, and Petroleum Systems Modeling—An Example from the Brooks Range Foothills of the Alaska North SlopeAuthor(s)Carolyn Lampe;Carolyn LampeUCON Geoconsulting, Cologne, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Robert A. Ratliff;Robert A. RatliffLandmark Software and Services, Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Kenneth J. Bird;Kenneth J. BirdU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Thomas E. Moore;Thomas E. MooreU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Brett FreemanBrett FreemanWoodside Energy (USA) Inc., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Structural Evolution, Temperature, and Maturity of Sedimentary Basins in the Netherlands: Results of Combined Structural and Thermal Two-Dimensional ModelingAuthor(s)Susanne Nelskamp;Susanne NelskampTNO, Geo-Energy, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Jan D. van Wees;Jan D. van WeesTNO, Geo-Energy, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Ralf LittkeRalf LittkeInstitute for Geology and Geochemistry of Petroleum and Coal, RWTH Aachen University, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Landmark Regional Discoveries
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Three-Dimensional Basin and Petroleum System Model of the Cretaceous Burgan Formation, Kuwait: Model-in-Model, High-Resolution Charge ModelingAuthor(s)Jan Frederik Derks;Jan Frederik DerksIES GmbH, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Oliver Swientek;Oliver SwientekIES GmbH, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Oliver Swientek;Oliver SwientekIES GmbH, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Oliver Thomas Fuchs;Oliver Thomas FuchsIES GmbH, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Meshari Al-Quattan;Meshari Al-QuattanKuwait Oil Company, Ahmadi, KuwaitSearch for other works by this author on:Mariam Al-Saeed;Mariam Al-SaeedKuwait Oil Company, Ahmadi, KuwaitSearch for other works by this author on:Mubarak Al-HajeriMubarak Al-HajeriKuwait Oil Company, Ahmadi, KuwaitSearch for other works by this author on:
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Reconstruction of Basal Heat Flow, Surface Temperature, Source Rock Maturity, and Hydrocarbon Generation in Salt-Dominated Dutch BasinsAuthor(s)Hanneke M. Verweij;Hanneke M. VerweijTNO Built Environment and Geosciences–Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands Also at the Politecnico di Torino, Utrecht, the Netherlands.Search for other works by this author on:Mônica Souto Carneiro Echternach;Mônica Souto Carneiro EchternachTNO Built Environment and Geosciences–Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands Also at the Politecnico di Torino, Utrecht, the Netherlands.Search for other works by this author on:Nora Witmans;Nora WitmansTNO Built Environment and Geosciences–Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands Also at the Politecnico di Torino, Utrecht, the Netherlands.Search for other works by this author on:Rader Abdul FattahRader Abdul FattahTNO Built Environment and Geosciences–Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Utrecht, the Netherlands Also at the Politecnico di Torino, Utrecht, the Netherlands.Search for other works by this author on:
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A New Efficient Scheme to Model Hydrocarbon Migration at Basin Scale: A Pressure-Saturation SplittingAuthor(s)Sylvie Wolf;Sylvie WolfIFP Energies Nouvelles 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Isabelle Faille;Isabelle FailleIFP Energies Nouvelles 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Sylvie Pegaz-Fiornet;Sylvie Pegaz-FiornetIFP Energies Nouvelles 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Françoise Willien;Françoise WillienIFP Energies Nouvelles 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Bernard CarpentierBernard CarpentierIFP Energies Nouvelles 92852 Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Uncertainty in Basin Modeling
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Identifying and Quantifying Significant Uncertainties in Basin ModelingAuthor(s)Paul J. Hicks, Jr.;Paul J. Hicks, Jr.ExxonMobil Exploration Co., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Carmen M. Fraticelli;Carmen M. FraticelliExxonMobil Exploration Co., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Martine J. Hardy;Martine J. HardyExxonMobil International Limited, Surrey, United KingdomSearch for other works by this author on:Jennifer D. Shosa;Jennifer D. ShosaExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Michael B. TownsleyMichael B. TownsleyExxonMobil Technical Computing Co., Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Comparison between the Different Approaches of Secondary and Tertiary Hydrocarbon Migration Modeling in Basin SimulatorAuthor(s)Sylvie Pegaz-Fiornet;Sylvie Pegaz-FiornetIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Carpentier Bernard;Carpentier BernardIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Michel Anthony;Michel AnthonyIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:Sylvie WolfSylvie WolfIFP Energies Nouvelles, Rueil-Malmaison Cedex, FranceSearch for other works by this author on:
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Quantitative Assessment of Hydrocarbon Charge Risk in New Ventures Exploration: Are We Fooling Ourselves?Author(s)Noelle B. SchoellkopfNoelle B. SchoellkopfChevron Energy Technology, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Simulation of Petroleum Migration in Fine-Grained Rock by Upscaling Relative Permeability Curves: The Malvinas Basin, Offshore ArgentinaAuthor(s)André VayssaireAndré VayssaireRepsol Exploration, Madrid, SpainSearch for other works by this author on:
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Case Studies and Workflows
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Prediction of Reservoir Fluid Composition Using Basin and Petroleum System Modeling: A Study from the Jeanne D’Arc Basin, Eastern CanadaAuthor(s)Friedemann Baur;Friedemann BaurRWTH Aachen University, Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of Petroleum and Coal, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Ralf Littke;Ralf LittkeRWTH Aachen University, Institute of Geology and Geochemistry of Petroleum and Coal, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Rolando di Primio;Rolando di PrimioHelmholtz Centre Potsdam, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Hans WielensHans WielensGeological Survey of Canada (Atlantic) (GSC-A), Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Integrating Geochemistry, Charge Rate and Timing, Trap Timing, and Reservoir Temperature History to Model Fluid Properties in the Frade and Roncador Fields, Campos Basin, Offshore BrazilAuthor(s)John Guthrie;John GuthrieHess Corporation, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Christian Nino;Christian NinoHess Corporation, Houston, Texas, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Hassan HassanHassan HassanUniversity of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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Petroleum System Modeling of Northern AlaskaAuthor(s)Oliver Schenk;Oliver SchenkSchlumberger, Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Kenneth E. Peters;Kenneth E. PetersSchlumberger, Mill Valley, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Leslie B. Magoon;Leslie B. MagoonU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:Kenneth J. BirdKenneth J. BirdU.S. Geological Survey, Menlo Park, California, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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