Helium Methods

  • Steven A. Tedesco
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Abstract

Anomalous accumulations of helium have been identified in association with petroleum deposits both in the reservoir itself and at the surface. Historically, there have been intermittent periods when helium has been used as a prospecting tool for petroleum. This technique has been useful in finding fault and fracture systems associated with a trap.

Keywords

Petroleum Geologist Helium Concentration Atmospheric Contamination Michigan Basin Anomalous Area 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Steven A. Tedesco
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  1. 1.Atoka ExplorationUSA

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