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Gulf Coast Oils and Gases: Their Characteristics, Origin, Distribution, and Exploration and Production Significance
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SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology
Volume
9
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Copyright © 1990 by GCSSEPM Foundation
GCSSEPM Foundation
ISBN electronic:
978-1-944966-08-9
Publication date:
January 01, 1990
Gulf Coast Oils and Gases: Their Characteristics, Origin, Distribution, and Exploration and Production Significance
Author(s): Adam’s Mark Hotel
https://doi.org/10.5724/gcs.90.09
ISBN (electronic): 978-1-944966-08-9
Publisher: SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology
Published: 1990
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Table of Contents
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Conference HighlightsAuthor(s)R.W. JonesR.W. JonesChevron Oil Field Research Company; Retired 1539 Wavertree Lane Fullerton, California 92631Search for other works by this author on:
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Geochemistry of Petroleum Derived from the Jurassic Smackover Formation, Southwestern AlabamaAuthor(s)George E. Claypool;George E. ClaypoolU.S. Geological Survey Denver, Colorado 80225Present address: Mobil Research and Development Corporation Dallas Research Laboratory 13777 Midway Road Dallas, Texas 75244-4312Search for other works by this author on:Ernest A. ManciniErnest A. ManciniGeological Survey of Alabama and University of Alabama RO. Box., University Station Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35486Search for other works by this author on:
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GEOCHEMISTRY OF CARBONATE SOURCE ROCKS AND CRUDE OILS IN JURASSIC SALT BASINS OF THE GULF COASTAuthor(s)Roger SassenRoger SassenBasin Research Institute and Department of Geology and Geophysics Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Present address: BP Exploration P.O. Box 4587 Houston, TX 77210Search for other works by this author on:
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CHEMICAL ALTERATION OF SMACKOVER OILS AS A FUNCTION OF MATURATIONAuthor(s)R.E. SweeneyR.E. SweeneyUNOCAL Science and Technology 376 S. Valencia Avenue Brea, California 92621Search for other works by this author on:
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THE GEOCHEMISTRY OF OILS IN THE JURASSIC SMACKOVER TREND OF THE GULF COAST STATES, U.S.A.Author(s)ZVI SOFERZVI SOFERAmoco Production Company Research Center P.O. Box3385 Tulsa, Oklahoma 74102Search for other works by this author on:
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MOLECULAR CHARACTERISTICS OF SMACKOVER, TUSCALOOSA AND WILCOX-RESERVOIRED OILS IN THE EASTERN GULF COASTAuthor(s)LLOYD M. WENGER;LLOYD M. WENGERUniversity of Oklahoma, Energy Center Norman, Oklahoma 73019 Present Address: Exxon Production Research Company P.O. Box 2189 Houston, Texas 77252Search for other works by this author on:ROGER SASSEN;ROGER SASSENBasin Research Institute Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 Present Address: BP Exploration P.O. Box 4587 Houston, Texas 77210Search for other works by this author on:DIETMAR SCHUMACHERDIETMAR SCHUMACHERPennzoil Company P.O. Box 2967 Houston, Texas 77252Search for other works by this author on:
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POSSIBLE PRE-JURASSIC ORIGIN FOR SOME JURASSIC-RESERVOIRED OIL, CASS COUNTY, NORTHEAST TEXASAuthor(s)Dietmar Schumacher;Dietmar SchumacherPennzoil Company P.O. Box 2967 Houston, Texas 77252-2967Search for other works by this author on:Rose Mary ParkerRose Mary ParkerPennzoil Company P.O. Box 2967 Houston, Texas 77252-2967Search for other works by this author on:
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Correlation of Cretaceous and Jurassic Oils from Hunt and Kaufman Counties, Northeast TexasAuthor(s)Jack D. BurgessJack D. BurgessChevron U.S.A. P.O. Box 1635 Houston, Texas 77251Search for other works by this author on:
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Geological and Geochemical Determination of Generation and Migration of Hydrocarbons in the South Mississippi Salt Basin: Multiple Sources, Multiple PathwaysAuthor(s)Robert EvansRobert EvansMobil Research and Development Corporation Dallas Research Laboratory RO. Box 819047 Dallas, Texas 75381Search for other works by this author on:
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CHEMICAL AND ISOTOPIC EVIDENCE OF THE ORIGIN OF HYDROCARBONS AND SOURCE POTENTIAL OF ROCKS FROM THE VICKSBURG AND JACKSON FORMATIONS OF SLICK RANCH AREA, STARR COUNTY, TEXASAuthor(s)Jeffrey A. Tanner;Jeffrey A. TannerShell Western E & P, Inc. Woodcreek P.O. Box 991 Houston, Texas 77001Search for other works by this author on:Anthony N. FuexAnthony N. FuexShell Development Company Bellaire Research Center P.O. Box 481 Houston, Texas 77001Search for other works by this author on:
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TEMPERATURE, PRESSURE AND HYDROCARBON GENERATION HISTORIES IN SAN MARCOS ARCH AREA, DEWITT COUNTY, TEXASAuthor(s)M. ARIF YUKLER;M. ARIF YUKLER2934 Shady Lake Carrollton, Texas 75006Search for other works by this author on:WALLACE G. DOWWALLACE G. DOWDGSI P.O. Box 7568 The Woodlands, Texas 77387Search for other works by this author on:
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REASONS FOR AND SIGNIFICANCE OF DEEP, HIGH-RANK HYDROCARBON GENERATION IN THE SOUTH TEXAS GULF COASTAuthor(s)Leigh C. Price;Leigh C. PriceU.S. Geological Survey Denver Federal Center P.O. Box 25046 Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:Jerry L. ClaytonJerry L. ClaytonU.S. Geological Survey Denver Federal Center P.O. Box 25046 Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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Miocene Oil Source Beds in the East Breaks Basin, Flex-Trend, Offshore, TexasAuthor(s)Wallace G. Dow;Wallace G. DowDGSI P.O. Box 7568 The Woodlands, Texas 77387Search for other works by this author on:M. Arif Yukler;M. Arif YuklerConsultant 2934 Shady Lake Carrollton, Texas 75006Search for other works by this author on:Joseph T. Senftle;Joseph T. SenftleARCO 2300 W. Plano Parkway Plano, Texas 75075Search for other works by this author on:M. C. Kennicuttii;M. C. KennicuttiiTexas A&M University 10 South Graham Road College Station, Texas 77840Search for other works by this author on:John M. ArmentroutJohn M. ArmentroutMobil Oil Corporation MRDC Dallas Research Complex P.O. Box 819047 Dallas, Texas 75381Search for other works by this author on:
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ROCK GEOCHEMISTRY AND RELATIONSHIPS TO PRODUCED OILS FROM UPPER PLIOCENE TURBIDITES, HIGH ISLAND AREA, GULF OF MEXICOAuthor(s)GILBERT D. TAYLOR;GILBERT D. TAYLORBHP Petroleum 5847 San Felipe, Suite 3600 Houston, Texas 77057Search for other works by this author on:JOHN M. ARMENTROUTJOHN M. ARMENTROUTMobil Oil Corporationa MRDC Dallas Research Complex P.O. Box 819047 Dallas, Texas 75381Search for other works by this author on:
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On the Origin of Hydrocarbons in the Gulf of Mexico Basin–A ReappraisalAuthor(s)K. K. Bissada;K. K. BissadaTexaco Inc. Exploration and Production Technology Division 3901 Briarpark Houston, Texas 77042Search for other works by this author on:B. J. Katz;B. J. KatzTexaco Inc. Exploration and Production Technology Division 3901 Briarpark Houston, Texas 77042Search for other works by this author on:S. C. Barnicle;S. C. BarnicleTexaco Inc. Exploration and Production Technology Division 3901 Briarpark Houston, Texas 77042Search for other works by this author on:D. J. SchunkD. J. SchunkTexaco Inc. Exploration and Production Technology Division 3901 Briarpark Houston, Texas 77042Search for other works by this author on:
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A Conceptual Model for Sources of Oils in Gulf Coast Cenozoic ReservoirsAuthor(s)DORIS M. CURTISDORIS M. CURTISCurtis and Echols Geological Consultants800 Anderson Bellaire Texas 77401Search for other works by this author on:
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IMPLICATIONS OF LOWER TERTIARY SOURCE ROCKS IN SOUTH LOUISIANA TO THE ORIGIN OF CRUDE OIL, OFFSHORE LOUISIANAAuthor(s)Roger Sassen;Roger SassenBasin Research Institute and Department of Geology and Geophysics Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-4101 Present Address: BP Exploration P.O. Box 4587 Houston, Texas 77210Search for other works by this author on:Elizabeth W. ChinnElizabeth W. ChinnBasin Research Institute and Department of Geology and Geophysics Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803-4101Search for other works by this author on:
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CARBON AND SULFUR ISOTOPE RATIOS IN ALIPHATIC CRETACEOUS KEROGENS AT DSDP SITES 535 AND 540: INFERENCES CONCERNING GULF OF MEXICO PETROLEUMSAuthor(s)KEITH F.M. THOMPSONKEITH F.M. THOMPSONTexas A&M University Geochemical and Environmental Research Center 10 S. Graham Road College Station, Texas 77840 Present address: BP Exploration Inc. P.O. Box 4587 Houston, Texas 77210Search for other works by this author on:
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CLASSIFICATION OF OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO OILS AND GAS-CONDENSATESAuthor(s)KEITH EM. THOMPSON;KEITH EM. THOMPSONTexas A&M University Geochemical and Environmental Research Center 10 S. Graham Road College Station, Texas 77840 Present address: BP Exploration Inc. RQ Box 4587 Houston, Texas 77210Search for other works by this author on:MAHLON C. KENNICUTT, IIMAHLON C. KENNICUTT, IITexas A&M University Geochemical and Environmental Research Center 10 S. Graham Road College Station, Texas 77840Search for other works by this author on:
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ORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY OF GASES AND CONDENSATES FROM BLOCK 511A HIGH ISLAND SOUTH ADDITION OFFSHORE TEXAS, GULF OF MEXICOAuthor(s)CLIFFORD C. WALTERSCLIFFORD C. WALTERSSun Exploration & Production Company 18325 Waterview Dallas, Texas 75252 Present Address: Mobil Research & Development 13777 Midway Dallas, Texas 75244-4312Search for other works by this author on:
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NATURE AND FREQUENCY OF OCCURRENCE OF NON-THERMAL ALTERATION PROCESSES IN OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICO PETROLEUMSAuthor(s)KEITH F.M. THOMPSON;KEITH F.M. THOMPSONBP Exploration, Inc. P.O. Box 4587 Houston, Texas 77210Search for other works by this author on:MAHLON C. KENNICUTT, IIMAHLON C. KENNICUTT, IIGeochemical and Environmental Research Group Texas A&M University 10 South Graham Rd. College Station, Texas 77840Search for other works by this author on:
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A GEOCHEMICAL STUDY OF OILS FROM THE SOUTH PASS 61 FIELD, OFFSHORE LOUISIANAAuthor(s)A.G. Requejo;A.G. RequejoARCO Oil & Gas Company 2300 W. Plano Parkway Plano, Texas 75075Search for other works by this author on:Henry I. HalpernHenry I. HalpernARCO Oil & Gas Company 2300 W. Plano Parkway Plano, Texas 75075Search for other works by this author on:
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CRUDE-OIL CHARACTERIZATION AT CAILLOU ISLAND, LOUISIANA BY “GENERIC” HYDROCARBONSAuthor(s)Leigh C. PriceLeigh C. PriceU.S. Geological Survey Denver Federal Center, Box 25046 Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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Gas Chromatography as a Development and Production Tool for Fingerprinting Oils from Individual Reservoirs: Applications in the Gulf of MexicoAuthor(s)R.L. Kaufman;R.L. KaufmanChevron Oil Field Research Company 1300 Beach Boulevard La Habra, California 90631–6374Search for other works by this author on:A.S. Ahmed;A.S. AhmedChevron Oil Field Research Company 1300 Beach Boulevard La Habra, California 90631–6374Search for other works by this author on:Robert J. ElsingerRobert J. ElsingerChevron U.SA. Inc., 935 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112Search for other works by this author on:
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Evidence for Large-Scale Vertical and Lateral Migration of Formation Waters, Dissolved Salt, and Crude Oil in the Louisiana Gulf CoastAuthor(s)Jeffrey S. Hanor;Jeffrey S. HanorDepartment of Geology and Geophysics Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803Search for other works by this author on:Roger SassenRoger SassenBasin Research Institute Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803 Present Address: BP Exploration Inc., P.O. Box 4587, Houston, Texas 77210Search for other works by this author on:
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Thermal Hydrocarbons in Gulf Coast SedimentsAuthor(s)E. Faber;E. FaberFederal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Stilleweg 2 D-3000 Hannover 51, F.R.G.Search for other works by this author on:W.J. Stahl;W.J. StahlFederal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Stilleweg 2 D-3000 Hannover 51, F.R.G.Search for other works by this author on:M.J. Whiticar;M.J. WhiticarFederal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Stilleweg 2 D-3000 Hannover 51, F.R.G.Search for other works by this author on:J. Lietz;J. LietzFederal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources Stilleweg 2 D-3000 Hannover 51, F.R.G.Search for other works by this author on:J.M. BrooksJ.M. BrooksGeochemical and Environmental Research Group Texas A&M University College Station. Texas 77840, U.S.A.Search for other works by this author on:
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SEEPAGE OF GASEOUS AND LIQUID PETROLEUM IN THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICOAuthor(s)Mahlon C. Kennicutt, II;Mahlon C. Kennicutt, IIGeochemical and Environmental Research Group Department of Oceanography Texas A&M University 10 South Graham Road College Station, Texas 77840Search for other works by this author on:James M. BrooksJames M. BrooksGeochemical and Environmental Research Group Department of Oceanography Texas A&M University 10 South Graham Road College Station, Texas 77840Search for other works by this author on:
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THE ROLE OF HYDROCARBONS IN CREATING SEDIMENT AND SMALL-SCALE TOPOGRAPHY ON THE LOUISIANA CONTINENTAL SLOPEAuthor(s)H.H. Roberts;H.H. RobertsCoastal Studies Institute and Department of Geology and Geophysics Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803Search for other works by this author on:R. Sassen;R. SassenBasin Research Institute Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803Search for other works by this author on:R. Carney;R. CarneyCoastal Ecology Laboratory Center for Wetland Resources Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803Search for other works by this author on:P. AharonP. AharonDepartment of Geology and Geophysics Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70803Search for other works by this author on:
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ORIGIN OF LIMESTONE CAP ROCK AT THE DAMON MOUND SALT DOME: A PETROGRAPHIC AND GEOCHEMICAL MODELAuthor(s)James D. PrikrylJames D. PrikrylDepartment of Geosciences Texas A&I University Kingsville, Texas 78363Search for other works by this author on:
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MODELING OF HYDROCARBON-RELATED CARBON ISOTOPIC ANOMALIES IN SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION WELLS OF THE NORTHERN GULF OF MEXICOAuthor(s)DOUGLAS F. WILLIAMS;DOUGLAS F. WILLIAMSIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:IAN LERCHE;IAN LERCHEIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:HOWARD J. SPERO;HOWARD J. SPEROIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:DWIGHT M. TRAINOR;DWIGHT M. TRAINORIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:W. FRED FALLS;W. FRED FALLSIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:THOMAS GUILDERSON;THOMAS GUILDERSONIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:KYLE KIRSCHENMANNKYLE KIRSCHENMANNIsotope Stratigraphy Group Department of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:
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THE SOUTH PADRE ISLAND COST NO. 1 WELL: AN INTEGRATED STUDY OF BURIAL, THERMAL, AND MATURATION HISTORIES FROM DOWNHOLE GEOPHYSICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL DATAAuthor(s)J. Pantano;J. PantanoARCO Oil and Gas Co. 2300 West Plano Parkway Plano Texas 75075Search for other works by this author on:I. Lerche;I. LercheDepartment of Geological Sciences University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina 29208Search for other works by this author on:W.G. LyonW.G. LyonNSI Technology Services Corp. Kerr Laboratory Road P.O. Box 1198 Ada, Oklahoma 74820Search for other works by this author on:
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NATURAL GAS ANALYSES FROM OFFSHORE GULF OF MEXICOAuthor(s)Charles N. ThrelkeldCharles N. ThrelkeldUS. Geological Survey Federal Center, Box 25046 Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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Chemical and Isotopic Evidence of the Origins of Natural Gases in Offshore Gulf of MexicoAuthor(s)Dudley D. RiceDudley D. RiceU.S. Geological Survey Federal Center Box 25046 Denver, Colorado 80225Search for other works by this author on:
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