Studies Related to the Deep Earth Gas: Final Report

摘要

Studies were conducted on the origin of natural gas and petroleum and on the role of natural gas in a number of natural phenomena. Laboratory investigations and theoretical findings give strong support to the existence of abiogenic methane deep in the Earth's mantle and lower crust and show that methane at high temperatures and pressures may be in equilibrium with a great range of hydrocarbons, some of which are important constituents or building blocks of petroleum. A list of publications is included.