Application of surface geochemistry in petroleum exploration offshore Vietnam
Abstract
Surface geochemical techniques have been applied in oil and gas exploration for more than 100 years. It is a useful tool to reduce exploration and development risks and costs. A number of surface geochemical exploration surveys carried out by oil and gas contractors offshore Vietnam have produced good results to facilitate the contractors' orientation work.
This paper provides the results of some case studies in oil and gas exploration offshore Vietnam.
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