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==Palynofacies applications==

==Palynofacies applications==

Palynofacies is a powerful analytical tool when used in conjunction with geological and geophysical information. Determination of kerogen types, abundance, and ratios of continental- vs. marine-derived components provide clues concerning depositional environment and hydrocarbon-generating potential (e.g., type and amount). Palynofacies data can be combined with ancillary biostratigraphic information in a sequence-stratigraphic framework to help recognize reservoir–source rock geometry.

Palynofacies is a powerful analytical tool when used in conjunction with geological and geophysical information. Determination of [[kerogen types]], abundance, and ratios of continental- vs. marine-derived components provide clues concerning depositional environment and hydrocarbon-generating potential (e.g., type and amount). Palynofacies data can be combined with ancillary biostratigraphic information in a sequence-stratigraphic framework to help recognize reservoir–source rock geometry.

Two major works integrate the geological and biological aspects of palynofacies research. Traverse<ref name=ch17r88>Traverse, A., 1994, Sedimentation of organic particles: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 547 p.</ref> includes several papers ranging from general overviews to detailed sequence-stratigraphic studies. This is complemented by Tyson's<ref name=ch17r90>Tyson, R. A., 1995, Sedimentary organic matter—organic facies and palynofacies: London, Chapman & Hall, 651 p.</ref> summation of the geochemical aspects of organic facies analysis. These two volumes should be the points of reference for designing any palynofacies study.

Two major works integrate the geological and biological aspects of palynofacies research. Traverse<ref name=ch17r88>Traverse, A., 1994, Sedimentation of organic particles: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 547 p.</ref> includes several papers ranging from general overviews to detailed sequence-stratigraphic studies. This is complemented by Tyson's<ref name=ch17r90>Tyson, R. A., 1995, Sedimentary organic matter—organic facies and palynofacies: London, Chapman & Hall, 651 p.</ref> summation of the geochemical aspects of organic [[facies analysis]]. These two volumes should be the points of reference for designing any palynofacies study.

==Kerogen analysis==

==Kerogen analysis==

[[Category:Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps]]  

[[Category:Predicting the occurrence of oil and gas traps]]  

[[Category:Applied paleontology]]

[[Category:Applied paleontology]]