Application of structural-thermo-atmo-hydrogeochemical technology for hydrocarbon exploration in coastal areas, deltas of rivers and sea slopes of the Azov-Black Sea Region

Abstract

For the first time, the prospects for petroleum potential of the Azov-Black Sea region are determined on the basis of an analysis of geological, structural, gas-geochemical, temperature and emanation parameters in the process of implementing an integrated structural-thermal-atmospheric-hydrogeochemical research method developed to predict hydrocarbon deposits. Regularities of relations between gas-geochemical indicators are considered. The features of the distribution of anomalous concentration fields of methane, radon and heat flux anomalies are analyzed.
 The analysis of the location of oil and gas fields and hydrogeological basins of global hydrocarbon production made it possible to substantiate and introduce one of the most important search criteria in hydrocarbon accumulation technology ‒ hydrologic, structural and geochemical elements that reflect the nature of the canyons of deltas of river systems and hydrobial generators located in their basins. Methanogenic processes are transformed by the action of mantle catalysts, ultrahigh temperatures and pressure s, which produce complex hydrocarbons and cause their migration through degassing pipes due to the cycle of matter in nature.