Scientists from the Ufa State Petroleum Technological University (UGNTU) have developed a geochemical research technology for oil and gas exploration. This was reported to socialbites.ca in the press service of the program “Priority 2030” of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia.
The scientists place the absorber module (a metal sheath with absorbent material inside, necessary for geochemical studies of the soil) along with the tubes into the soil for 10-14 days. Next, the tubes are examined on a gas chromatography-mass spectrometer to determine the required hydrocarbons.
The results obtained are processed using mathematical statistics programs. Thus, possible oil and gas deposits appear on the map.
“We presented the passive adsorption method as a complex technology: from the preparation of the original sorber modules, measurement, chromato-mass investigations, mathematical processing, and evaluation of oil and gas formation relative to areas obtained on the map.” head of the project, head of the department “Physical and organic chemistry” UGNTU Albina Badikova.
The main advantages of the unique technology are reported to be cost effectiveness as there is no cost for exploratory drilling. Russian companies engaged in such research often use imported materials, which are often included in the full service package and significantly increase the cost and time of work.