Publication Name: AEGC 2021
Authors: Vincent Crombez, Mohinudeen Faiz, Claudio Delle Piane, Marcus Kunzmann
Date Published: September 2021
Number of Pages: 3
Abstract:
The ability to understand and predict the distribution of the primary organic content in a basin is key when exploring for unconventional hydrocarbons. Many pathways lead to the formation of organic-rich rocks through combinations of primary production, organic matter preservation, and dilution rates. It is likely that: (1) primary productivity will vary temporally and spatially, (2) preservation will be affected by the basin’s physiography (e.g., open vs. restricted) and the burial efficiency, and (3) dilution will be a function of the stratigraphic evolution. If the vertical and lateral variations of each of these factors are not understood, it is difficult to quantify the impact of their interaction on organic matter accumulation, thus making the accurate prediction of the distribution of organic matter difficult.