Guidelines for surface geochemical surveying

Journal Article · Mon Jun 06 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:7013443

Boleneus, D

This article classifies the various methods employed and provides guidelines useful in design of orientation, reconnaissance, and detail surface geochemical surveys for oil and gas exploration. It is based on a user manual for surface geochemistry in petroleum exploration the author assembled in 1989. Surface geochemistry is perhaps better termed surface prospecting because it employs both geochemical and geophysical techniques to detect petroleum, its constituents, or products subsequently caused by reactions near the earth's surface. It should not be confused with geochemistry of petroleum source rocks. The paper discusses the choice of methods, project design, orientation surveying, and reconnaissance and detail surveying.

• OSTI ID: 7013443
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States) Vol. 92:23; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
MINERAL RESOURCES
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RECOMMENDATIONS
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