Geochemical evaluation of Belayim Marine Oil Field using TOC and Rock Eval Pyrolysis
investigations for a total of 19 cutting samples (9 samples covering (Nubia-B Formation) from well
BM-57, and 10 samples covering (Nubia-A, B Formations) from well BM-65) was performed. Furthermore,
geochemistry analyses of two crude oil samples from Wells BM-29 and BM-70, which
are recovered from the Upper Rudeis Formation were performed. The BM-70 oil sample is recovered
by Drill Steam Testing, while the BM-29 oil sample is taken from the flow output. Moreover, the oil
samples were subjected to GC/GC-MS analysis (Biomarker) by StratoChem Company.
In general, TOC analyses showed that the Nubia-A and B formation sediments are fairly immature
compared to good source rocks with very high Hydrogen Index indicative of kerogen type II. The geochemical
investigations of two oil samples indicate that the Upper Rudeis oil of Belayim Marine was
derived from a marine carbonate rich source, which is relatively rich in algal organic matter and has
moderate sulfur content. The maturity of the analyzed oils (about 0.75% R0) falls short from the stage
of peak hydrocarbon generation which is known to be reached at about 0.85% R0.
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