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In order to enhance the knowledge of shale objectives from Vaca Muerta and Los Molles Formations in the Neuquén Basin, Argentina, chemostratigraphic and mud gas carbon isotope analyses were performed in two wells from Agua del Cajón and Salitral oilfields (ADC-1016 and NqSa-1148). Geochemical data show restricted levels in both cases to perforate and produce. In ADC-1016 well, Lower Los Molles Formation looks like the most suitable play to be produced. At El Salitral oilfield (NqSa-1148), the best remarkable Vaca Muerta-Quintuco objectives are associated with authigenic elements, in limited horizons. Enhancement of the Quintuco reservoir by deep circulating fluids (thermobaric reservoir) is suggested. Carbon isotope analysis reveals complex processes that affected the gas composition. Addition of microbial methane, biodegradation of ethane-propane and mixing of gases has been recognized. Isotope reversals and presumed water reforming of hydrocarbons have been registered associated with overpressure for Lower Los Molles Formation in the ADC-1016 well, which is pointed out as the most promising shale play in the area. Vaca Muerta gases at Agua del Cajon ADC-1016 well are associated with the homonymous source. El Salitral 1148 well shows that primary isotope composition in gases from Vaca Muerta shale play and Quintuco reservoir could be associated with a Lower Los Molles source, an aloctonous charge related with the main structures of the area.

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Documento: Artículo
Título:Shale gas plays, Neuquén Basin, Argentina: Chemostratigraphy and mud gas carbon isotopes insights
Autor:Ostera, H.A.; García, R.; Malizia, D.; Kokot, P.; Wainstein, L.; Ricciutti, M.
Filiación:DTP Laboratorios, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Instituto de Geocronología y Geología Isotópica, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
CAPSA, Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Palabras clave:Carbon isotopes; Natural gas; Neuquén basin; Reversal
Año:2016
Volumen:46
Página de inicio:181
Página de fin:196
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2317-4889201620150001
Título revista:Brazilian Journal of Geology
Título revista abreviado:Breaz. J. Geol.
ISSN:23174889
Registro:https://bibliotecadigital.exactas.uba.ar/collection/paper/document/paper_23174889_v46_n_p181_Ostera

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Ostera, H.A., García, R., Malizia, D., Kokot, P., Wainstein, L. & Ricciutti, M. (2016) . Shale gas plays, Neuquén Basin, Argentina: Chemostratigraphy and mud gas carbon isotopes insights. Brazilian Journal of Geology, 46, 181-196.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2317-4889201620150001
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Ostera, H.A., García, R., Malizia, D., Kokot, P., Wainstein, L., Ricciutti, M. "Shale gas plays, Neuquén Basin, Argentina: Chemostratigraphy and mud gas carbon isotopes insights" . Brazilian Journal of Geology 46 (2016) : 181-196.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2317-4889201620150001
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Ostera, H.A., García, R., Malizia, D., Kokot, P., Wainstein, L., Ricciutti, M. "Shale gas plays, Neuquén Basin, Argentina: Chemostratigraphy and mud gas carbon isotopes insights" . Brazilian Journal of Geology, vol. 46, 2016, pp. 181-196.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2317-4889201620150001
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Ostera, H.A., García, R., Malizia, D., Kokot, P., Wainstein, L., Ricciutti, M. Shale gas plays, Neuquén Basin, Argentina: Chemostratigraphy and mud gas carbon isotopes insights. Breaz. J. Geol. 2016;46:181-196.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/2317-4889201620150001