Geological studies of the COST numbers G-1 and G-2 wells, United States north Atlantic outer continental shelf
Measurements of vitrinite reflectance, color alteration of visible organic matter, and various organic geochemical properties suggest that the tertiary and cretaceous strata of the COST Nos. G-1 and G-2 are not prospective for oil and gas. These sediments were not buried deeply enough for hydrocarbon generation, and the kerogen and extractable organic matter in them are thermally immature. However, the Jurassic rocks at the G-1 site do contain small amounts of thermally mature gas prone kerogens. The Jurassic rocks at COST No. G-2 are also gas prone and are slightly richer in organic carbon and total extractable hydrocarbons than the G-1 rocks, but both sites have only poor to fair oil and gas source rock potential.
- Research Organization:
- Geological Survey, Washington, DC (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 6176832
- Report Number(s):
- N-8311638; USGS-CIRC-861
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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