Geochemistry

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001665",
  "term": "Geochemistry",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "The study of the chemical composition of the Earth and its processes, including the distribution and abundance of elements and their isotopes in rocks, minerals, and fluids. In the oil and gas industry, it involves analyzing source rocks, crude oil, and natural gas to understand their origin, migration pathways, and thermal maturity. Geochemical analysis provides insights into the prospectivity of sedimentary basins and the quality of hydrocarbon reservoirs.",
  "subject": "Geochemistry",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/geochemistry/"
}