METHODS FOR LOCATING OIL OR GAS DEPOSITS EMPLOYING TEMPERATURE AND/OR GEOTHERMAL GRADIENT MEASUREMENTS

摘要

-26-Abstract of the DisclosureA method for predicting the likelihood of encountering oilor gas deposits below a location. A temperature at a knowndepth at the location is compared to a temperature representa-tive of the average temperature for that depth within thegeographical area in which the location is situated. If thetemperature at the location is less than the average tempera-ture, it is likely that an oil or gas deposit is present at thelocation at a depth below the known depth. If the temperatureat the location is greater than the average temperature, thenit is likely that no oil or gas deposit is present at thelocation at a depth below the known depth. Alternatively,geothermal gradients are employed in a similar method forpredicting the likelihood of encountering oil or gas depositsbelow a location.