Abstract:
This research investigates the utilization of kerogen sourced from the Bida Basin as a hydrocarbon reservoir for oil and gas production. Various thermal characterization techniques, including Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA) and Rock Eval (R.E) pyrolysis, were employed to elucidate the thermal behavior of kerogen. The thermal decomposition of kerogen was observed to occur within the temperature range of 308.28-471.68°C, with a primary breakdown between 300 to 600°C as determined by both TGA and R.E. The R.E analysis of the kerogen sample revealed a Total Organic Carbon (TOC) content of 0.68 wt%, indicating its classification as oil and gas-prone kerogen type II, with a maximum temperature (Tmax) of 418°C. The thermal characteristics assessed by TGA were found to align with the parameters derived from R.E analysis. Moreover, the results from R.E pyrolysis demonstrated that the shale oil contained high-quality kerogen suitable for oil and gas generation during pyrolysis. Fixed-bed pyrolysis experiments conducted at 500°C yielded an optimal output of 50.20 wt%. Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS) analysis identified the organic compounds present in the shale oil. Additionally, physical properties such as viscosity, density, pour point, flash point, calorific value, pH, and moisture content were examined and compared against standard shale oil. The Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) analysis indicated a specific surface area of 171.95 m2/g, a pore size of 2.97 nm, and a pore volume of 0.068 cm3/g, enhancing the flow properties of oil within the kerogen sample. This study contributes valuable insights into the potential of Bida Basin kerogen as a viable source for oil and gas production.
PRODUCTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF OIL FROM KEROGEN DERIVED FROM THE BIDA BASIN. GET MORE, ACTUARIAL SCIENCE PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS
