Analytical data within the EGDB includes rock-eval pyrolysis, organic mass spectrometry, vitrinite reflectance, gas chromatography, stable carbon isotopes, inductively coupled plasma, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, mercury analysis and a number of other related geochemistry analyses that, in some instances, predate the EGDB. Throughout the years the Energy Program scientists have utilized these data to not only develop an understanding of the physical and geochemical processes responsible for hydrocarbon formation, but also as a tool to assess the oil and gas potential for sedimentary basins in both national and international settings.
There you have it in a nutshell. Now we all know why this is so important/s
Throughout the years the Energy Program scientists have utilized these data to not only develop an understanding of the physical and geochemical processes responsible for hydrocarbon formation, but also as a tool to assess the oil and gas potential for sedimentary basins in both national and international settings.””
Perhaps an attempt to hide data that would indicate that oil formation is an ongoing geologic process instead of a pool of dead dinosaurs?