This diagram shows the key factors that control the geochemical character of petroleum in reservoirs: organic input and lithology primarily determine the initial composition, while water washing, the action of waters, and biodegradation can alter it over time, affecting properties like API gravity and ultimately leading to gas formation if degradation is extensive.
This diagram shows the key factors that control the geochemical character of petroleum in reservoirs: organic input and lithology primarily determine the initial composition, while water washing, the action of waters, and biodegradation can alter it over time, affecting properties like API gravity and ultimately leading to gas formation if degradation is extensive.
This diagram shows the key factors that control the geochemical character of petroleum in reservoirs: organic input and lithology primarily determine the initial composition, while water washing, the action of waters, and biodegradation can alter it over time, affecting properties like API gravity and ultimately leading to gas formation if degradation is extensive.