Assessing thermal maturity beyond the reaches of vitrinite reflectance and Rock-Eval pyrolysis: A case study from the Silurian Qusaiba formation

2017 ◽  
Vol 180 ◽  
pp. 29-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Cheshire ◽  
Paul R. Craddock ◽  
Guangping Xu ◽  
Bastian Sauerer ◽  
Andrew E. Pomerantz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitrinite Reflectance ◽  
Thermal Maturity ◽  
Rock Eval

scholarly journals Evaluating Molecular Evolution of Kerogen by Raman Spectroscopy: Correlation with Optical Microscopy and Rock-Eval Pyrolysis

Energies ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 1406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyedalireza Khatibi ◽  
Mehdi Ostadhassan ◽  
David Tuschel ◽  
Thomas Gentzis ◽  
Humberto Carvajal-Ortiz
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Structural Information ◽  
Vitrinite Reflectance ◽  
Nondestructive Method ◽  
Thermal Maturity ◽  
Shale Formations ◽  
Reflectance Analysis ◽  
Rock Eval ◽  
Maturity Parameters

Vitrinite maturity and programmed pyrolysis are conventional methods to evaluate organic matter (OM) regarding its thermal maturity. Moreover, vitrinite reflectance analysis can be difficult if prepared samples have no primary vitrinite or dispersed widely. Raman spectroscopy is a nondestructive method that has been used in the last decade for maturity evaluation of organic matter by detecting structural transformations, however, it might suffer from fluorescence background in low mature samples. In this study, four samples of different maturities from both shale formations of Bakken (the upper and lower members) Formation were collected and analyzed with Rock-Eval (RE) and Raman spectroscopy. In the next step, portions of the same samples were then used for the isolation of kerogen and analyzed by Raman spectroscopy. Results showed that Raman spectroscopy, by detecting structural information of OM, could reflect thermal maturity parameters that were derived from programmed pyrolysis. Moreover, isolating kerogen will reduce the background noise (fluorescence) in the samples dramatically and yield a better spectrum. The study showed that thermal properties of OM could be precisely reflected in Raman signals.

scholarly journals Backtracking to Parent Maceral from Produced Bitumen with Raman Spectroscopy

Minerals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 679
Author(s):  
Seyedalireza Khatibi ◽  
Arash Abarghani ◽  
Kouqi Liu ◽  
Alexandra Guedes ◽  
Bruno Valentim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectroscopy ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Vitrinite Reflectance ◽  
Thermal Maturity ◽  
Maturity Level ◽  
Production Potential ◽  
Hydrocarbon Production ◽  
Solid Bitumen ◽  
Rock Eval ◽  
Oil Gas

In order to assess a source rock for economical exploitation purposes, many parameters should be considered; regarding the geochemical aspects, the most important ones are the amount of organic matter (OM) and its quality. Quality refers to the thermal maturity level and the type of OM from which it was formed. The origin of the OM affects the ability of the deposited OM between sediments to generate oil, gas, or both with particular potential after going through thermal maturation. Vitrinite reflectance and programmed pyrolysis (for instance, Rock-Eval) are common methods for evaluating the thermal maturity of the OM and its potential to generate petroleum, but they do not provide us with answers to what extent solid bitumen is oil-prone or gas-prone, as they are bulk geochemical methods. In the present study, Raman spectroscopy (RS), as a powerful tool for studying carbonaceous materials and organic matter, was conducted on shale and coal samples and their individual macerals to show the potential of this technique in kerogen typing and to reveal the parent maceral of the examined bitumen. The proposed methodology, by exhibiting the chemical structure of different organic matters as a major secondary product in unconventional reservoirs, can also detect the behavior of solid bitumen and its hydrocarbon production potential for more accurate petroleum system evaluation.

scholarly journals Assessing Thermal Maturity through a Multi-Proxy Approach: A Case Study from the Permian Faraghan Formation (Zagros Basin, Southwest Iran)

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 484
Author(s):  
Amalia Spina ◽  
Simonetta Cirilli ◽  
Andrea Sorci ◽  
Andrea Schito ◽  
Geoff Clayton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Vitrinite Reflectance ◽  
Optical Methods ◽  
Thermal Maturity ◽  
Zagros Basin ◽  
Thermal Alteration ◽  
Uv Fluorescence ◽  
Rock Eval ◽  
Southwest Iran ◽  
Microraman Spectroscopy

This study focuses on the thermal maturity of Permian deposits from the Zagros Basin, Southwest Iran, employing both optical methods (Thermal Alteration Index, Palynomorph Darkness Index, Vitrinite Reflectance, UV Fluorescence) and geochemical analyses of organic matter (Rock Eval Pyrolysis and MicroRaman spectroscopy) applied to the Faraghan Formation along two investigated Darreh Yas and Kuh e Faraghan surface sections. Furthermore, an integrated palynofacies and lithofacies analysis was carried out in order to integrate the few studies on the depositional environment. The Faraghan Formation, which is widely distributed in the Zagros area, generally consists of shale intercalated with sandstones and pebble conglomerates in the lower part, followed by a succession of sandstone, siltstone and shaly intercalations and with carbonate levels at the top. The integrated palynofacies and lithofacies data confirm a coastal depositional setting evolving upwards to a shallow marine carbonate environment upwards. Rock Eval Pyrolysis and Vitrinite Reflectance analysis showed that the organic matter from samples of the Darreh Yas and Kuh e Faraghan sections fall in the mature to postmature range with respect to the oil to gas generation window, restricting the thermal maturity range proposed by previous authors. Similar results were obtained with MicroRaman spectroscopy and optical analysis such as Thermal Alteration Index and UV Fluorescence. Palynomorph Darkness Index values were compared with Rock Eval Pyrolysis and vitrinite reflectance values and discussed for the first time in the late stage of oil generation.

Evaporite Palynology: a case study on the Permian (Lopgingian) Zechstein Sea

2021 ◽  
pp. jgs2020-174
Author(s):  
Martha E. Gibson ◽  
David J. Bodman
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Heat Flux ◽  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Western Europe ◽  
Thermal Maturity ◽  
Near Surface ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Terrestrial Environments ◽  
Insight Into

Evaporites characterize the Lopingian of Europe but present obstacles for biostratigraphic analysis. Here we present a case study for processing the Lopingian Zechstein Group evaporites of central-western Europe for the recovery of palynomorph assemblages. We demonstrate that full recovery is easily achieved with two main modes of palynomorph preservation observed; palynomorphs are either exceptionally well-preserved and orange-brown in colour, or poorly-preserved, brown-black, opaque and fragmented. The latter are reminiscent of palynomorphs of high thermal maturity. However, we propose that the intact nature of preservation is a result of the rapid growth of near-surface halite crystals, with their darkening a consequence of locally-enhanced heat flux due to the relatively high thermal conductivity of salt. This case study has enabled novel insight into an otherwise undescribed environment, and demonstrates the utility and possibility of extracting palynomorphs from a variety of rock salt types. This method should be applicable to a wide range of ancient evaporite and could also be applied to other Permian evaporite systems, which are used as analogues for extra-terrestrial environments.

scholarly journals Applications of Vitrinite Anisotropy in the Tectonics: A Case Study of Huaibei Coalfield, Southern North China

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Yudong Wu ◽  
Quanlin Hou ◽  
Yiwen Ju ◽  
Daiyong Cao ◽  
Junjia Fan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
North China ◽  
Vitrinite Reflectance ◽  
Eastern China ◽  
Tectonic Stress ◽  
Deformation Mechanisms ◽  
Thermal Metamorphism ◽  
Regional Tectonic ◽  
Projection Analysis ◽  
Huaibei Coalfield

29 oriented and 10 nonoriented coal samples are collected in the study from three different regions of the Huaibei coalfield, eastern China, and their vitrinite reflectance indicating surface (RIS) parameters are systematically calculated and analyzed. Using the available methods, Kilby’s transformations and RIS triaxial orientations are obtained. The magnitudes and orientations of the RIS axes of the three regions were respectively projected on the horizontal planes and vertical sections. The results show that the samples in high deformed region have significant anisotropy magnitudes (higher Bw/Rmax and Ram values) with a biaxial negative style, whereas the samples in the slightly deformed area have unimpressive anisotropy magnitudes with a biaxial negative style. Thermal metamorphism superposed might enhance the complication and variation of RIS style. RIS projection analysis deduced that the RIS orientation is mainly controlled by regional tectonic stress, and likely influenced by deformation mechanisms of coal.

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