Catalytic Hydrocarbons Production Testing and Consulting
We employ a series of diagnostics (molecular and isotopic compositions, production data) on production gas or oil samples to assess the robustness and dynamics of Catalytic Hydrocarbon (Alpha Gas and Light Oil) generation. This information serves as input to a model that represents gas and light oil generation as an industrial catalytic process and directs changes in production parameters accordingly.
Applications
Initiation of well production: analyze gas/oil samples hourly to assess early Catalytic Hydrocarbon generation and its potential over time.
Shut-ins: analyze gas/oil samples before and after shut-ins. The approach to thermodynamic equilibrium on shut-in and the fall from equilibrium under gas/oil flow are powerful assessments of Catalytic Hydrocarbon generation.
Monitoring gas/oil compositions over time: gas/oil compositions can change during periods of instability thus signaling declines in production rates. Gas/oil samples are analyzed during periods of change (e.g. pressure) for evidence of Catalytic Path instability.
Price: customized quote depending on project; typically starts at $5,000 per well.
Services
Standard Analysis Measures the level of catalytic activity in source rocks and coals (< 5 grams of cuttings or core chips) (United States Patent 7153688, Petroleum Habitats LLC). An Activity Log (μg gas/g vs. depth) can also be constructed based on multiple sample analyses from a single well.
Report: The relative and absolute yields of C1 through C6 Alpha hydrocarbons generated under standard conditions. Assessment of a sample's capacity to generate Catalytic Alpha Gas and Light Oil relative to other samples in our database.
Price: $300 per sample
Advanced Analysis An in-depth analysis of catalytic properties employing gas/oil generation over time and molecular probe experiments. Recommended for samples showing extraordinary levels of activity on Standard Analysis.
Report: In addition to data from the Standard Analysis, the report includes characterizations of Catalytic Hydrocarbon feed store and dynamics, as well as interpretation of implications for production.
