Geochemical correlation of Paleozoic oils, northern Denver basin - implications for exploration

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6438074

Clayton, J L; King, J D; Threlkeld, C N; Vuletich, A

Analyses of 22 oil samples produced from Pennsylvanian and Permian rocks across the northern Denver basin suggest that three genetically distinct oil types are present. These three oil types probably were generated from three different source rocks. The geographic distribution of the Virgilian-Wolfcampian and the Desmoinesian oil types suggest at least two broad areas for possible future exploration: (1) in Desmoinesian rocks, along a trend subparallel to the eastern limit of Desmoinesian rocks in the subsurface from the Nebraska Panhandle to the Las Animas arch, and (2) in Virgilian-Wolfcampian rocks, along a generally east-west trend. 8 figures, 3 tables.

• Research Organization: Geological Survey, Denver, CO
• OSTI ID: 6438074
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 71:1; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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