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The sealing behavior of faults controls not only the entrapment of hydrocarbons but also the [[migration pathway]]s into a [[Trap systems: structural, stratigraphic, and fluidic|trap]]. [[Fault seal behavior|Fault seals]] control not only whether a trap retains hydrocarbons but also the volume of hydrocarbons available to migrate into a trap. | The sealing behavior of faults controls not only the entrapment of hydrocarbons but also the [[migration pathway]]s into a [[Trap systems: structural, stratigraphic, and fluidic|trap]]. [[Fault seal behavior|Fault seals]] control not only whether a trap retains hydrocarbons but also the volume of hydrocarbons available to migrate into a trap. | ||
− | [[How to construct migration pathway maps|Migration pathway maps]] trace hydrocarbon movement between [[Source rock|source]] and trap within a complexly faulted field and between fields. Migration maps that consist solely of dip arrows drawn on maps of the top reservoir can be very misleading. A migration pathway map must use the detailed information available from routine [[Fault seal behavior|fault seal analysis]]. | + | [[How to construct migration pathway maps|Migration pathway maps]] trace hydrocarbon movement between [[Source rock|source]] and trap within a complexly faulted field and between fields. Migration maps that consist solely of [[dip]] arrows drawn on maps of the top reservoir can be very misleading. A migration pathway map must use the detailed information available from routine [[Fault seal behavior|fault seal analysis]]. |
==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 17:21, 15 December 2015
Exploring for Oil and Gas Traps | |
Series | Treatise in Petroleum Geology |
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Part | Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps |
Chapter | Evaluating top and fault seal |
Author | Grant M. Skerlec |
Link | Web page |
Store | AAPG Store |
The sealing behavior of faults controls not only the entrapment of hydrocarbons but also the migration pathways into a trap. Fault seals control not only whether a trap retains hydrocarbons but also the volume of hydrocarbons available to migrate into a trap.
Migration pathway maps trace hydrocarbon movement between source and trap within a complexly faulted field and between fields. Migration maps that consist solely of dip arrows drawn on maps of the top reservoir can be very misleading. A migration pathway map must use the detailed information available from routine fault seal analysis.
See also
- How faults control trap fill and migration pathways
- How to construct migration pathway maps
- Effect of seal on hydrocarbon yield estimates
- Migration pathway
- Fault seal-conduit studies
- Fault seal behavior
- Migration