The Re-Os geochronometer has been applied to many petroleum systems worldwide. However, it is debated if the Re-Os systematics in petroleumactually record the timing of oil generation. Here, we investigate the Re-Os isotope systematics of the…
Here we further demonstrate asphaltene to be the main carrier of Re and Os in crude oil and additionally show that generally the less soluble fractions of asphaltene contain higher concentrations of Re and Os, with the 187Os/188Os and 187Re/188Os…
Petroleum systems are inherently complex, comprising multiple components and processes, which variably interact in space and time to form petroleum accumulations. Improved understanding of these complex systems requires a holistic approach of…
The newly discovered Halahatang oil field in the northern Tarim Basin has a potential resource of more than 70 billion bbl of oil. Oil organic geochemical data from the Halahatang oil field indicate that the oils are of moderate maturity,…