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Modelling of petroleum genesis and migration with a bidimensional computer model in the Frigg sector, Viking Graben

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Petroleum Geochemistry in Exploration of the Norwegian Shelf

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Expulsion of oil from source rocks and subsequent migration towards traps are assumed to take place as a discrete phase distinct from water. The main cause of expulsion is compaction of sediments during burial, while secondary migration is ruled by buoyancy. They are described by a diphasic and bidimensional computer model based on Darcy’s law and the relative permeability concept. The extent of formation of oil at depth is provided by a kinetic model, using the knowledge of basin thermal history and distribution of organic sedimentary facies.

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  1. IFP, France

    P. Ungerer

  2. SNEA(P)-ELF, France

    A. Chiarelli

  3. CFP-TOTAL, France

    J. L. Oudin

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Ungerer, P., Chiarelli, A., Oudin, J.L. (1985). Modelling of petroleum genesis and migration with a bidimensional computer model in the Frigg sector, Viking Graben. In: Thomas, B.M. (eds) Petroleum Geochemistry in Exploration of the Norwegian Shelf. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4199-1_8

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