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Evaluating the maturation of a geologic section is based on a depth trend from samples in a well or basin. The level of maturity interpreted from most maturation indices is dependent on the type of organic matter or material being analyzed.
Evaluating the maturation of a geologic section is based on a depth trend from samples in a well or basin. The level of maturity interpreted from most maturation indices is dependent on the type of organic matter or material being analyzed.
For example, [[Tmax|T<sub>max</sub>]] cutoffs for hydrocarbon-generation zones are greater for type III than for type II kerogen. Therefore, a trend is only valid if based on analysis of samples from a homogeneous organic sequence or if differences in chemistry are accounted for in the interpretation process.
For example, [[Tmax|T<sub>max</sub>]] cutoffs for [[Petroleum generation|hydrocarbon-generation]] zones are greater for type III than for type II kerogen. Therefore, a trend is only valid if based on analysis of samples from a homogeneous organic sequence or if differences in chemistry are accounted for in the interpretation process.
==See also==
==See also==