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Petroleum Geochemistry Services

Petroleum Geochemistry Reservoir Development and Management Services

Checking for Geochemical Fingerprints:

Intertek Westport petroleum geochemists bring a variety of tools to bear on problems in reservoir development and management.

The multi-disciplinary staff at Westport are able to address a broad range of questions including:

• Reservoir Continuity Assessment
• Partitioning of commingled production by zone (co-mingled production)
• Hydrocarbon contamination by drilling fluids
• Origin and extent of tar formations (tar mats)
• Core Invasion Studies
• The Role of Geochemistry throughout Petroleum Asset Life

Analytical techniques performed and utilized by Westport geochemists include:

• Biomarker analysis
• Carbon and Deuterium Isotope Mass Spectrometry
• SARA Analysis
• Whole Oil and Gas GC Analysis
• Fingerprint Analysis of Gas, Oil, and Water

Natural gas geochemistry is a powerful exploration tool, especially in younger basins that contain biogenic gases. Analysis of natural gas provides data regarding the composition of gas and isotopic content. These tests help determine the origin and maturity of the gas and enhance understanding of reservoir continuity.