| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5162828 | Organic Geochemistry | 2011 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Eleven oil seeps from the Carboniferous Region of Tulé (Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela) were studied. ⺠These hydrocarbon-rich fluids have undergone biodegradation (PM degrees 2 and 6 out of 10). ⺠These oil seeps were generated from the La Luna source rock, which reached the peak of the oil window. ⺠The oil seeps analyzed are the result of a mixture of two oils that resulted for two generation pulses. ⺠Evidence of light oil trapped in the Cachirà area should prompt re-exploration in shallow reservoirs.
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Authors
M. Escobar, G. Márquez, S. Inciarte, J. Rojas, I. Esteves, G. Malandrino,