Journal of Geology & Geophysics
Open Access
ISSN: 2381-8719
ISSN: 2381-8719
Khalda Petroleum Company, Cairo, Egypt
Research Article
Shale Gas Geochemistry of the Middle Jurassic Upper Safa Member, Amoun Field, Shushan Basin, Western Desert, Egypt
Author(s): Mohammad Ahmad Elsaqqa*, Mahmoud Yousry Zein El-Din and Waleed Afify
Shale gas resources are known for their high organic content and maturity, which allows for gas generation. Accurate assessment of their productive potential requires evaluating the geochemical properties of shale gas reservoirs and subsequent basin modeling. In this study, the geochemical characteristics of the Middle Jurassic Upper Safa Shale in the Amoun field, Shushan Basin, Western Desert, Egypt were evaluated. The study assessed the Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content, kerogen type, and maturity of organic matter. Additionally, the basin modeling technique was used for constructing different 1D models such as vitrinite reflectance, burial histories, and hydrocarbon zones. The Upper Safa member is sub-divided into two zones (Upper Safa Top and Upper Safa Bottom), with TOC values ranging from 1.31 to 80.4 wt.%, indicating varying source rock quality from poor to very good. The modi.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2381-8719.23.12.1102