North Sea 2: The Origin and Migration of Hydrocarbons

Synopsis

The Brent field is used to investigate the nature and origin of csource rocks, how oil is generated, and how the timing of generation and migration are evalutated. Deposition: Discusses depositional processes leading to the preservation of organic matter with reference to the Kimmeridge clay, including outcrop footage. Outlines the nature of organic matter present. Maturation: Burial of sediment and maturation; observational methods (vitrinite reflectance, sport colouration) and thermal modelling. Migration: Migration effects seen at outcrop at Osmington Mills; primary and seconddary migraiton; the Brent migration. The reservoir: Brief treatment of porosity/permeability, seal, facies distribution, reservoir alternation processes.

Series

Sedimentary Processes and Basin Analysis, Course S338

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 26 min.

Year of production

1988

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: £85.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Subjects

Geology

Keywords

petroleum deposits; rocks; sedimentary processes

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web

http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window

Phone

+44 (0) 1908 274066

Address

Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA

Notes

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