Bagus Sapto Mulyatno1,*, Muh Sarkowi1, Ordas Dewanto1, Asep Irawan1, Suharso2, Andy Setyo Wibowo3, Indra Mamad Gandidi4,*
Energy Engineering, Vol.122, No.8, pp. 3099-3116, 2025, DOI:10.32604/ee.2025.064336
- 24 July 2025
Abstract Rising global energy needs have intensified the search for unconventional hydrocarbon sources, especially in under-selected areas like the Northeast Java Basin. This region harbors promising unconventional hydrocarbon reserves, where source rocks function as dual-phase systems for both hydrocarbon generation and storage. This research investigates how metal-based catalysts, particularly iron (Fe), can expedite hydrocarbon maturation in such reservoirs. Combining well logging, geochemical assessments, seismic data, and advanced lab techniques, including X-ray Diffraction (XRD), we pinpoint optimal zones for exploration. Results indicate that the Tuban, Kujung, and Ngimbang formations contain economically viable unconventional deposits, exhibiting tight reservoir… More >
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