Understanding Oil and Gas Shows and Seals in the Search for Hydrocarbons [Hardcover]

This book explains in detail how to use oil and gas show information to find hydrocarbons.? It covers the basics of exploration methodologies, drilling and mud systems, cuttings and mud gas show evaluation, fundamental log analysis, the pitfalls of log-calculated water saturations, and a complete overview of the use of pressures to understand traps and migration, hydrodynamics, and seal and reservoir quantification using capillary pressure. ?Also included are techniques for quickly generating pseudo-capillary pressure curves from simple porosity/permeability data, with examples of how to build spreadsheets in Excel, and a complete treatment of fluid inclusion analysis and fluid inclusion stratigraphy to map migration pathways. In addition, petroleum systems modeling and fundamental source rock geochemistry are discussed in depth, particularly in the context of unconventional source rock evaluation and screening tools for entering new plays.? The book is heavily illustrated with numerous examples and case histories from the authors 37 years of exploration experience. The topics covered in this book will give any young geoscientist a quick start on a successful career and serve as a refresher for the more experienced explorer.

Introduction to the oil industry and oil show evaluation: a personal retrospective.- An introduction and vocabulary of oil and gas.- The art of exploration.- A history of drilling and exploration.- Generational challenges and evolving technology.- Some personal experiences in learning about seals and shows.- The art of exploration: plays versus prospects and getting proper experience early.- Creaming curves and new plays vs. prospectchallenging the peak oil paradigm.- Looking at rocks, dealing with people and your learning curve.- Break from paradigms: believe in yourself and your data.- Pay attention to the fluids and the key well concept.- The value ofl£&