Source Rock Hydrocarbon Generation
The formation of hydrocarbon liquids from an organic rich source rock with kerogen and bitumen to accumulates as oil or gas.
Generation depends on three main factors:
•the presence of organic matter rich enough to yield hydrocarbons,
• adequate temperature,
•and sufficient time to bring the source rock to maturity.
•Pressure and the presence of bacteria and catalysts also affect generation.
•Generation is a critical phase in the development of a petroleum system.