Description
Isotopic studies focus on variations in carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen isotopes in hydrocarbons and reservoir fluids. Stable isotopes (e.g., δ¹³C, δD) differentiate between biogenic and thermogenic hydrocarbons, while radiogenic isotopes (e.g., Sr, Pb) provide insights into reservoir connectivity and fluid migration history. Isotopic fractionation during migration and biodegradation processes can be used to track hydrocarbon pathways and predict reservoir compartmentalization. Advanced isotope geochemistry is applied in basin modeling, unconventional resource assessment, and environmental forensics to detect hydrocarbon contamination.
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