Organic maturation studies and fossil fuel exploration

TLDR: The main aim of Organic Maturation Studies and Fossil Fuel Exploration is to provide a platform for current research, developments, applications and discussion on organic maturation of sedimentary organic matter presented against the ever increasing requirements of petroleum exploration as discussed by the authors.

Abstract: Petroleum exploration is an expensive and increasingly difficult but necessary operation. It requires the use of sophisticated technology and an understanding of the various chemical and geological processes involved in the generation of petroleum from the accumulated organic matter in the source rocks, via organic maturation and migration to the ultimate accumulation of hydrocarbons in the reservoir rocks. During the last decade there has been particular progress made in the study of hydrocarbon source rocks, orqanic maturation and the generation, occurrence and properties of petroleum. These advances and applications are reflected in the present volume. The main aim of Organic Maturation Studies and Fossil Fuel Exploration is to provide a platform for current research, developments, applications and discussion on organic maturation of sedimentary organic matter presented against the ever increasing requirements of petroleum exploration. The book contains papers by geologists, geochemists, chemists and palvnologists, presented at an international symposium held at the University of Cambridge in July 1980. An interdisciplinary approach was adopted and the book contains papers by acknowledged acadernic and industrial experts concerned with organic maturation and petroleum exploration.