Method To Determine The Presence Of Source Rocks And The Timing And Extent of Hydrocarbon Generation For Exploration, Production and Development of Hydrocarbons

摘要

A method and system are provided for exploration, production and development of hydrocarbons. The method involves analyzing a sample for a geochemical signature, which includes a multiply substituted isotopologue signature and/or a position specific isotope signature. Then, historical temperatures are determined based on the signature. The historical temperature is used to define generation timing, which is used to develop or refine an exploration, development, or production strategy.