Evaluation of mixed organic-rich carbonate and shale rocks of Meyal oilfield using an integrated palynofacies, geochemical and petrophysical approaches

Shah, Syed Bilawal Ali (2024) Evaluation of mixed organic-rich carbonate and shale rocks of Meyal oilfield using an integrated palynofacies, geochemical and petrophysical approaches. Petroleum Science and Technology, 42 (20). pp. 2746-2770. ISSN 1091-6466, DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2023.2175864.

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2023.2175864

Abstract

This study integrated palynological, geochemical, and petrophysical analysis that maybe used to analyze petroleum rocks. Shales and sediments rich in carbonate are essential in assessing the geological history of source rocks for the generation of petroleum. This emphasizes the important role of carbonate source rocks on a global level. This study evaluated the source and reservoir rocks of Meyal oilfield, Potwar Basin. Twenty-five well cutting samples from two wells and four fresh outcrop samples were studied. Results of TOC and Rock-Eval of Sakesar Formation samples showed fair to good TOC, Patala Formation in well had very good TOC contents in well both wells. S-2 values of both formations' samples showed fair to good generative potential. Both formations lie in the maturity window having primarily mixed Type II/III and Type III kerogen with good oil/gas-generation potential. Palynological analysis also shows Type III kerogen in productive oil/gas window and in good agreement with pyrolysis data. Three forms of kerogen assemblages were identified: Structured and Bio-structured phytoclasts, opaque phytoclasts, and AOM. Petrophysical analysis of Chorgali formation showed average porosity similar to 12.01%, average water saturation similar to 37.71%, and average hydrocarbon saturation similar to 62.28%, indicating average to good reservoir potential. Findings of this research will help and guide exploration and production companies.

Item Type: Article
Funders: UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords: Kerogen type; Palynofacies; Potwar Basin; reservoir potential; source rock
Subjects: Q Science > QE Geology
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Department of Geology
Depositing User: Ms. Juhaida Abd Rahim
Date Deposited: 31 Dec 2024 02:24
Last Modified: 31 Dec 2024 02:24
URI: http://eprints.um.edu.my/id/eprint/47178

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