Bulk Compositions,Genetic Origin,Classifications, and Maturation of Crude Oils in the Gulf of Suez,Egypt |
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| Authors: | M M El Nady |
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| Affiliation: | Exploration Department , Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute , Nasr City , Egypt |
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| Abstract: | Abstract API gravity, sulfur content, gas chromatography, and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analyses were carried out for eight oil samples collected from different wells in the Gulf of Suez. The results showed that two types of oils could be recognized: (a) heavy oils, which are oils from Zafarana, Rahmi, West Bakr, and Ras Gharib wells, are of low maturation and originated mainly from terrestrial organic sources; and (b) light oils, which are oils from Um El Yuser, Ras El Ush, Gemsa-SE, and Hurghada wells, have a high level of maturation and orginate mainly from marine organic sources. |
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| Keywords: | API gravity Egypt GC and GC-MS Gulf of Suez oilfields sulfur content |
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