Publication Name: The Sedimentary Basins of WA
Authors: T.P. Bastow, B.G.K. van Aarssen, R. Alexander, R.I. Kagi & K. Liu
Publication Volume: 3
Date Published: December 2002
Number of Pages: 22
Reference Type: Book Section
Abstract:
Hydrocarbon accumulation processes in the Kendrew Trough system of the Dampier Sub-basin were investigated using phenols and carbazole abundance in crude oils. Crude oils were placed into two groups based on the relationship between phenols and carbazole. High phenols and carbazole concentrations were observed in crude oils that were dose to the major depocentre areas, which we suggest is related to relatively short migration distances. The results indicate that these parameters are useful for reconstructing migration pathways and distinguishing different crude oil sources.