Fluid inclusion studies to determine the paleotemperature and hydrocarbon quality in petroliferous basins

Hydrocarbon bearing fluid inclusions (HCFIs) along with the coeval aqueous inclusions could be utilized in petroleum exploration industry for determining the paleotemperature and American Petroleum Institute's (API) gravity of oils in a basin. These parameters can indirectly yield a quick assessment on the hydrocarbon quality in a basin. Here we use fluid inclusion data as a tool to study the paleotemperature and hydrocarbon quality of two...