Geochemical Characterization of Lower Toarcian Source Rocks from NW Germany: Interpretation of Aromatic and Stturated Hydrocarbons in Relation to Depositional Environment and Maturation Effects

摘要

The characterization of crude oils in terms of source rock facies and depositional environment, as well as their maturity and alteration stage ,is a crucial element in exploration studies. The present contribution has impliications for oil-oil and oil-source rock correlations.