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Method of forecasting petroleum occurrences

Journal Article · · Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States)
In determining and substantiating petroleum prospects, estimates are both qualitative and quantitative. The qualitative stage is based on regional and detailed geological and geophysical investigations and exploration-research and serves as the basis for the quantitative assessment. The latter is achieved by using a number of methods of calculation: on the averaged structure, the densities of the reserves, volume-genetic methods, etc. 2 figures.
OSTI ID:
5808057
Journal Information:
Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States), Journal Name: Int. Geol. Rev.; (United States) Vol. 21:3; ISSN IGREA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English