Geothermal

The Rock Volatiles Stratigraphy (RVS) system produced by AHS, can be utilized to gather subsurface assessments in geothermal settings. Although not the original use for the RVS system, AHS was able to develop new methods for logging wells that function in high temperature environments.

Geothermal plants take advantage of the connective hydrothermal heat flow in areas around them. Samples are collected from areas and plants and are analyzed using the RVS system. Utilizing RVS for Geothermal wells allows for a number of advantages:

• The Identification Of Compounds Present
• Acquire Subsurface Formation Evaluation Without Deploying Down Hole Equipment

Harnessing Geothermal Energy with Rock Volatiles Stratigraphy:

Unlock the full potential of geothermal resources with our specialized Rock Volatiles Stratigraphy services. At Advanced Hydrocarbon Stratigraphy, we employ RVS to identify geothermal reservoirs, characterize heat sources, and map fluid flow pathways. Our expert analysis of volatiles provides vital information on geothermal activity and fluid dynamics, ensuring the optimal extraction and sustainable management of geothermal energy.

Key advantages:

• Reservoir Identification: Precise detection of geothermal reservoirs and potential.
• Heat Source Characterization: Detailed information on the composition and temperature conditions.
• Fluid Pathway Mapping: Identification of fluid flow pathways within geothermal systems.
• Sustainable Management: Continuous monitoring for effective and sustainable resource management.
• Rapid Results: Quick turnaround times for timely decision-making in geothermal projects.

Rock Volatiles Stratigraphy- RVS is a non-intrusive technique uses a novel cyro-trap mass spectrometry system developed by AHS to gently extract, identify, and quantify volatiles in geological materials.

Functions regardless of age of sample or mud system

Used for a variety of applications for detailed petroleum assessments (migration, seals, accumulations, compartments, resource quality, thermal maturity, rock properties, production allocation) and post-mortems (seal failure, resource fractionation, parent-child relationships, mapping previous drainage, over-pressure, tar) to operational decisions (perforations and landing zones)​

Lab-based analysis can be completed in 36 hours or less for operational decisions.  ​

Works on PDC/rock bit/cable tool cuttings, core, SWC, outcrop, muds, and produced fluids samples regardless of age and mud system.

1-1.5 g of rock sample is subjected to a gentle vacuum extraction at room temperature.

All compounds are measured at two different vacuum extraction conditions providing information on permeability and grain surface interactions.

The mechanical strength of the rock is also measured by uniaxial crushing.

Over 120 different direct measurements per sample provide a detailed description of the subsurface geochemistry.

Learn More About RSV and Helium Analysis- Case studies below show helium data acquired by Rock Volatiles Stratigraphy – early helium work in support of other oil and gas work