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Surface Geochemistry in Petroleum Exploration

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  1. Steven A. Tedesco

    1. Atoka Exploration, USA

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Introduction

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-5
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    2. History of Surface Geochemistry

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      Pages 7-9

    3. Organic Geochemistry

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      Pages 10-12

    4. Soils and Their Formation

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      Pages 13-17

    5. Concepts of Microseepage

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      Pages 18-31

  3. Methods of Microseepage Detection: Direct vs. Indirect

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 33-34
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    2. Soil Gas

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      Pages 35-72

    3. Radiometrics

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      Pages 73-97

    4. Halogens

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      Pages 98-112

    5. Major and Minor Elements

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      Pages 113-131

    6. Microbiological Methods

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      Pages 132-143

    7. Helium Methods

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      Pages 144-150

    8. pH/Eh Methods

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      Pages 151-155

  4. Survey Design and Data Analysis

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 157-157
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    2. Statistical Analysis and Spatial Variation

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      Pages 159-191

    3. Grids, Surveys, Models, and Economics

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      Pages 192-200

    4. Summary

      • Steven A. Tedesco
      Pages 201-203

  5. Back Matter

    Pages 205-206
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About this book

The application of surface geochemical methods to finding petroleum is based on the detection of hydrocarbons in the soil that have leaked from a petroleum reservoir at depth. While the seal over the deposit was once considered impermeable, surface geochemistry data now show that such leakage is a common occurrence. Despite its simplicity and low costs, surface geochemistry remains controversial because, until now, there was no objective and in-depth treatment of the various methods of surface geochemistry for oil exploration. Written by a successful oil finder, this practical guide: * surveys a broad array of surface geochemistry techniques, from soil gases to microbiology, and provides clear strategies for applying them to the high-stakes art of petroleum exploration * offers numerous case studies, both successes and failures, to show the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches * examines statistical and spatial variation, surveys and models in surface geochemistry, demonstrating how each analytical tool can be used to optimize accuracy * integrates surface geochemistry data interpretation with data from conventional methods of oil exploration, and considers the economics of surface geochemical approaches * discusses key topics that have been neglected in the literature, such as grid design and the effects of soils. Geologists, geophysicists, geological engineers and exploration managers involved in petroleum exploration will gain valuable insights from this volume. By presenting and evaluating each method of surface geochemistry in a neutral tone, this book enables the reader to select and employ these methods with greater confidence.
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Atoka Exploration, USA

    Steven A. Tedesco

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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Surface Geochemistry in Petroleum Exploration

  • Authors: Steven A. Tedesco

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2660-5

  • Publisher: Springer New York, NY

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1995

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-412-99301-5Published: 31 October 1994

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4613-6142-8Published: 05 November 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-4615-2660-5Published: 06 December 2012

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XIII, 206

  • Topics: Geochemistry, Energy Systems

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