Source Rock Potential of Lower Goru in Well Bobi-4, l.ower Indus Basin, Pakistan

Abstract

 Organic petrographic and geochemical analysis of nine samples of Lower Goru Formation from well Bobi-4 were carried out to estimate maturity and source rock potential. Total organic content indicates good to excellent hydrocarbon source potential. The maceral comprised liptinite (>50%). vitrinite (15-34%) and inertinite «10%). The organic matter can be classified as kerogene type II. Vitrinite reflectance and Tmax values indicate that the formation is at the onset of hydrocarbon generation.