Carbon and hydrogen isotopes of methane, ethane, and propane: A review of genetic identification of natural gas

• Published in: Earth-science reviews Vol. 190; pp. 247 - 272
• Main Authors: Liu, Quanyou, Wu, Xiaoqi, Wang, Xiaofeng, Jin, Zhijun, Zhu, Dongya, Meng, Qingqiang, Huang, Shipeng, Liu, Jiayi, Fu, Qi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2019
• Subjects: Alkane; basins; carbon; Carbon isotope; case studies; China; diagnostic techniques; energy; ethane; gases; Genetic identification; geochemistry; hydrogen; Hydrogen isotope; isotopes; methane; mixing; molecular weight; Natural gas; oils; propane; Secondary process; sulfates; temperature; China; Genetic identification; Hydrogen isotope; Natural gas; Carbon isotope; Alkane; Secondary process

The genetic identification of different types of natural gas is notably important for assessment of its sources and exploration potential. The chemical and isotopic (C and H, in particular) compositions of natural gas vary significantly due to the complexity of its generation, migration, and accumul...