Exploration Challenges Petroleum Geochemistry I Ariana Energy Researchers Home Page » Challenges » Exploration Challenges Development Challenge Exploration Challenges Unconventional resource challenge Environmental Challenge Challenge Solution Identifying stratigraphic traps in prospective basins Ambiguity and complexity for costly seismic surveying in a large structure Inability to detect the exact location of reservoir using seismic imaging in the structures in which the evaporate rocks are on the surface Applying environmentally friendly techniques for petroleum exploration Significant reduction of petroleum exploration risk Identifying genetic relationships between reservoir oils and source rocks Evaluation of reservoir continuity Recognition of productive or drained reservoir compartments Source rock evaluation needed for petroleum system analysis Extracting a gas sample from a constant volume of mud during drilling Early identification of kicks and losses during drilling to enhance safety High accurate quantification of CaCO3-bearing minerals during drilling Regional evaluation of basin and petroleum system Spatial analysis of exploratory targets and the corresponding facilities Characterizing mineralization type and style Evaluating grades of mineral products, by-products and contaminants