Hydrocarbon-induced diagenetic aureole (HIDA) - mineralogical and isotopic models

Conference · Fri Feb 01 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5848652

Zuhair, A S; Cairns, J; Lilburn, R A

The Permian red beds that overlie some giant oil fields in southwestern and south-central Oklahoma have undergone extensive mineralogical and chemical diagenesis. The diagenetic minerals occur within a distinctly zoned aureole that delineates the position of the oil field. The geometries of the aureoles strongly reflect the major structural elements that controlled emplacement of hydrocarbons in the underlying rocks. Calcite, ferroan calcite, manganese-rich calcite, dolomite, ankerite, pyrite, marcasite, and native sulfur are the major diagenetic minerals. The innermost zone of each aureole is characterized by abundant carbonate cementation and generally coincides with a major fault system. Pyrite and marcasite cements are commonly associated with carbonate-cemented zones; these minerals occur also in the bleached sandstones. deltaC/sup 13/ values of carbonate cements indicate 3 major sources of carbon: (1) an organic source with deltaC/sup 13/ values of approximately -32 per thousand vs. PDB, (2) a freshwater source with an average deltaC/sup 13/ value of -8.0 +/- 3 per thousand, and (3) a hybrid source (freshwater and organic). A mixing model was developed to calculate the proportion of organic carbon in carbonate cement. deltaS/sup 34/ values of pyrite and marcasite average 6.1 per thousand and range from -9 to +16 per thousand. The isotopic composition of sulfides is similar to that of oil in the underlying reservoirs. Formation of diagenetic pyrite and marcasite is explained by reduction of iron oxides in red beds by hydrogen sulfide, and by other organic material associated with hydrocarbons. The HIDA concept can be used in exploration for oil and gas, specifically in structurally controlled reservoirs.

• Research Organization: Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater
• OSTI ID: 5848652
• Report Number(s): CONF-850322-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Journal Volume: 69:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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