The Berea Sandstone is a Late Devonian, tight oil and gas reservoir that intertongues with the Bedford Shale in eastern Kentucky. In order to evaluate the Bedford-Berea interval in the subsurface, 555 well logs from the Kentucky Geological Survey’s oil and gas database were used to construct structure maps, isopach maps, and cross sections of the interval and its possible hydrocarbon source rocks. Gamma-ray logs were compared to known cores in order to separate Bedford from Berea lithologies. Maps and cross sections were compared to known basement structures to evaluate possible structural influences on the interval. The Bedford-Berea interval is thickest along a north-south elongate trend which extends from Lewis to Pike Counties and cuts across basement structures. Along this trend, the interval is thickest and the percentage of Berea lithologies is greatest on known basement highs. The interval is thinnest and dominated by Bedford shales above structural lows and west of the main trend. Several wells are also reported in which the Bedford-Berea thickens on the down-thrown side of major faults. Also, in northeastern Kentucky, where the Berea is thickest, possible submarine channel facies are identified which cut into the underlying Cleveland Shale near the Waverly Arch.

Master of Science / Department of Geology / Matthew Totten / The REE distribution patterns and total concentrations of the organic matter of the Woodford shale reveal a potential avenue to investigate hydrocarbon maturation processes in a source rock. Ten samples of the organic matter fraction and 10 samples of the silicate-carbonate fraction of the Woodford shale from north central Oklahoma were analyzed by methods developed at KSU. Thirteen oil samples from Woodford Devonian oil and Mississippian oil samples were analyzed for REE also. REE concentration levels in an average shale range from 170 ppm to 185 ppm, and concentration levels in modern day plants occur in the ppb levels. The REE concentrations in the organic matter of the Woodford Shale samples analyzed ranged from 300 to 800 ppm. The high concentrations of the REEs in the Woodford Shale, as compared to the modern-day plants, are reflections of the transformations of buried Woodford Shale organic materials in post-depositional environmental conditions with potential contributions of exchanges of REE coming from associated sediments. The distribution patterns of REEs in the organic materials normalized to PAAS (post-Archean Australian Shale) had the following significant features: (1) all but two out of the ten samples had a La-Lu trend with HREE enrichment in general, (2) all but two samples showed Ho and Tm positive enrichments, (3) only one sample had positive Eu anomalies, (4) three samples had Ce negative anomalies, although one was with a positive Ce anomaly, (5) all but three out of ten had MREE enrichment by varied degrees. It is hypothesized that Ho and Tm positive anomalies in the organic materials of the Woodford Shale are reflections of enzymic influence related to the plant physiology. Similar arguments may be made for the Eu and the Ce anomalies in the Woodford Shale organic materials. The varied MREE enrichments are likely to have been related to some phosphate mineralization events, as the Woodford Shale is well known for having abundant presence of phosphate nodules. The trend of HREE enrichment in general for the Woodford Shale organic materials can be related to inheritance from sources with REE-complexes stabilized by interaction between the metals and carbonate ligands or carboxylate ligands or both. Therefore, a reasonable suggestion about the history of the REEs in the organic materials would be that both source and burial transformation effects of the deposited organic materials in association with the inorganic constituents had an influence on the general trend and the specific trends in the distribution patterns of the REEs. This study provides a valuable insight into the understandings of the REE landscapes in the organic fraction of the Woodford Shale in northern Oklahoma, linking these understandings to the REE analysis of an oil generated from the same source bed and comparing it to oil produced from younger Mississippian oil. The information gathered from this study may ultimately prove useful to trace the chemical history of oils generated from the Woodford Shale source beds.

O sistema petrolífero Irati-Pirambóia tem como rocha geradora os folhelhos permianos da Formação Irati e como reservatórios principais os arenitos fluvio-eólicos permo-triássicos da Formação Pirambóia. Diversos autores associam a geração de hidrocarbonetos a partir dos folhelhos da Formação Irati ao magmatismo Serra Geral (Eocretáceo). A análise de inclusões fluidas em minerais autigênicos tem fornecido informações valiosas para o entendimento da dinâmica e evolução de processos pós-deposicionais dentre os quais se incluem os processos de geração e migração de hidrocarbonetos. Os estudos petrográficos realizados em inclusões fluidas aquosas e de hidrocarbonetos presentes em veios de calcita espática e quartzo, associados aos ensaios microtermométricos em inclusões fluidas aquosas, permitiram estimar as temperaturas atingidas pela Formação Irati na borda leste da Bacia do Paraná, bem como obter informações sobre características composicionais dos fluidos aprisionados. Inclusões fluidas aquosas apresentam-se como inclusões bifásicas associadas a monofásicas, com morfologia irregular a regular e dimensões entre 5\'mü\'m e 25\'mü\'m, nas quais a fase vapor geralmente situa-se entre 5 e 15% do volume da inclusão. As inclusões aquosas ocorrem de forma isolada no cristal (primárias), em concentrações na forma de trilhas internas ao cristal (pseudo-secundárias) ou trilhas de inclusões que seccionam os cristais (secundárias). Inclusões fluidas compostas por hidrocarbonetos possuem dimensões entre 10 \'mü\'m e 50 \'mü\'m, apresentam fase vapor em proporções variáveis e com coloração escura, e cor de fluorescência à luz ultravioleta variando entre amarelada a azul pálida. Adicionalmente, foram efetuadas análises de concentração de carbono orgânico total (COT) e enxofre. A concentração do teor de carbono orgânico total dos folhelhos da Formação Irati nos afloramentos estudados nos estados de São Paulo e do Paraná situa-se entre 0,43 e 17,41% e permitiu classificar o potencial de geração da unidade como alto a excelente. As concentrações de enxofre variaram entre 0,1 e 6,04%, as quais sugerem controle deposicional. Em algumas localidades, é possível observar certa correlação positiva entre os teores de carbono orgânico total e enxofre. Temperaturas de homogeneização com modas entre 100° e 150°C e que alcançam valores da ordem de 300°C sugerem que a Formação Irati atingiu temperaturas adequadas para geração de óleo leve e gás. Estas paleotemperaturas não podem ser explicadas apenas por soterramento e necessitam de fonte adicional de calor proveniente do magmatismo Serra Geral. Observa-se a presença de dois fluidos aquosos com salinidades distintas. O fluido com salinidades variando entre aproximadamente 0 e 7,5% em peso de NaCl equivalente corresponde ao fluido com salinidade mais baixa, enquanto, salinidades situadas entre aproximadamente 12 e 21,5% em peso de NaCl equivalente caracterizam o fluido de salinidade mais alta. Interpreta-se que o fluido de salinidade mais alta estivesse presente nos poros do folhelho gerador e que tenha migrado juntamente com os hidrocarbonetos através de microfraturas na rocha geradora. Por outro lado, o fluido de menor salinidade é possivelmente composto por água meteórica. A circulação deste fluido meteórico por fraturas subverticais seria altamente prejudicial para a preservação dos hidrocarbonetos. As inclusões de hidrocarbonetos revelaram óleo relativamente maturo e leve, condizente com as paleotemperaturas registradas e sugerindo que o óleo com alta viscosidade e baixo Grau API encontrado nos afloramentos da unidade geradora Irati e nos reservatórios arenosos da Formação Pirambóia (arenitos asfálticos) é produto de degradação. / The Irati-Pirambóia petroleum system has the Permian shales of the Irati Formation as source rocks and the Permo-Triassic fluvial-eolian sandstones of the Pirambóia Formation as the main reservoirs. Several authors associate the hydrocarbons generation from shales of the Irati Formation with the Serra Geral magmatism. The fluid inclusions analysis in authigenic minerals provides valuable information for understanding of dynamics and evolution of the post-depositional processes such as hydrocarbon generation and migration. The petrographic investigations carried out in hydrocarbon and aqueous fluid inclusions associated to microthermometric essays performed with aqueous fluid inclusions allowed to estimate the paleotemperatures for the Irati Formation in the eastern border of the Paraná Basin as well as obtain information about compositional characteristics of the trapped fluids. Aqueous fluid inclusions hosted in spar calcite and quartz veins are shown as biphasic inclusions associated to single phase inclusions, with irregular to regular morphology and size between 5\'mü\'m and 25\'mü\'m. The vapor phase normally is between 5% and 15% of the inclusion volume. The aqueous inclusions occur isolated within the crystal (primary), in concentrations as trails within the crystal (pseudo-secondary) or as trails crossing crystal boundary (secondary). The fluid inclusions composed of hydrocarbons have dimensions between 10 \'mü\'m and 50 \'mü\'m, and show vapor phase in varying proportions and with dark color. The fluorescence color under ultraviolet light ranges from yellow to pale blue. In addition, analyzes of total organic carbon (TOC) and sulfur concentrations were performed. The TOC of the Irati Formation shales outcroping in São Paulo and Paraná states varies from 0.43% to 17.41%, indicating high to excellent potential of hydrocarbons generation. The sulfur rates range from 0.1% to 6.04%, suggesting a depositional control as indicated by the positive correlation between the TOC and sulfur rates from some locations. The modal homogenization temperatures vary from 100°C to 150°C, reaching values around 300°C. These paleotemperatures suggest that the Irati Formation reached temperatures appropriate for light oil and gas generation. However, the paleotemperatures found cannot be explained only by burial and require to an additional heat source from Serra Geral magmatism. The presence of two aqueous fluids with different salinities was observed. The fluid with salinity ranging from 0 to 7.5% weight of the NaCl equivalent corresponds to the lower salinity fluids, while salinities varying from 12% to 21.5% weight of NaCl equivalent characterize the higher salinity fluids. Thus, it was interpreted that higher salinity fluids correspond to shale pore fluids migrated with hydrocarbons through source rock microfractures. On the other hand, the lower salinity fluids are possibly composed of meteoric water, whose circulation in deeper zones through subvertical fractures would be highly damaging to the hydrocarbons preservation. The hydrocarbons inclusions showed relatively mature and light oil, suggesting that the oil with high-viscosity and low-API found in outcrops of the Irati Formation and sandstone reservoirs of the Pirambóia Formation (tar sandstones) is a degradation product.

Outcrop and petrographic studies of the Eocene Green River and Colton formations in the Uinta basin, Utah, document the facies architecture and heterogeneity characteristic of lacustrine reservoirs. A southwest-northeast transect of Eocene strata in the Uinta basin records three main marginal lacustrine depositional environments: fluvial, deltaic, and wave-dominated. Heterogeneity exists between and within individual depositional systems. Reservoir rocks of Outcrops One and Two (the flu vial facies of the Colton Formation and the deltaic facies of the Green River Formation, respectively) consist of 2 to 18 m thick lenticular, tabular, or undulatory channel-fill, distributary channel, and distributary mouth bar deposits that are partially to entirely compartmentalized, or encased, by mudstone units. These reservoir analog intervals are dominated by large­ scale heterogeneity, in that sand bodies show a variety of connectivity and lateral continuity. Small-scale heterogeneity exists within these sand bodies in the form of mud chip lag surfaces, large mud clast horizons, and discontinuous finer-grained beds. These features add complexity to the systems by reducing flow transmissibility or acting as flow baffles. The complex heterogeneity characteristic of these reservoir analogs confirms the need for detailed reservoir characterization studies on all scales in order to improve exploration and production efficiency in such systems. Outcrop Three (the wave-dominated facies of the Green River Formation) is dominated by thinner (2 to 4 m) tabular and laterally extensive offshore bar deposits that are compartmentalized by mudstone units. Large-scale heterogeneity is minimized in these reservoir analogs, in that sand bodies exhibit excellent lateral continuity and less complex amalgamation. Therefore, documentation of the smaller-scale heterogeneities (similar to those mentioned in the previous two outcrops) is necessary to better address exploration and production potential in these types of reservoirs. Data collected in this study were utilized in geostatistical simulations and fluid flow models in an attempt to document the effects of reservoir heterogeneity on hydrocarbon exploration and production efficiency in lacustrine basins. Further studies of this type are necessary if predictable classification systems and hierarchies of bounding surfaces are to be derived for lacustrine reservoirs. (152 pages)

Groningen Gas Field is located within the southern part of the South Permian Basin in the northeast Netherlands. Since several wells have been producing from the Carboniferous-Permian Petroleum System, the field is considered as mature for hydrocarbon exploration. More detailed work is necessary to evaluate further exploration and development opportunities. Thus, evaluation of the subsurface has been carried out as part of the petroleum system concept by using the basin modeling. In this study, seismic interpretation was performed by using 3-dimensional seismic and borehole data with Petrel software in order to understand stratigraphy and structural settings of the area. PetroMod basin analysis software has been used for 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional basin modeling study by integrating interpreted geophysical, geological and geochemical data. Results show that the most recognized traps were formed during pre-Zechstein, and the major generation-migration and accumulation of hydrocarbon commenced during Middle Jurassic and continues to the present time. Since the timing of main hydrocarbon generation varies spatially and has begun after trap formation, both early and late migration enhances the potential of the porous Upper Rotliegend reservoirs. Prospective hydrocarbon traps may occur in the southwestern regions of the basin due to shallower depth of burial. On the other hand, all local structural highs that formed as a result of salt movement create potential traps in the region.

The question of when gas hydrate will become a commercially viable resource most concerns those nations with the most severe energy deficiencies. With the vast potential attributed to gas hydrate as a new gas play, the interest is understandable. Yet the resource potential of gas hydrate has persistently remained just over the horizon. Technical and economic hurdles have pushed back the timeline for development, yet considerable progress has been made in the past five years. An important lesson learned is that an analysis of the factors that control the formation of high grade hydrate deposits must be carried out so that both exploration and recovery scenarios can be modeled and engineered. Commercial hydrate development requires high concentrations of hydrate in porous, permeable reservoirs. It is only from such deposits that gas may be recovered in commercial quantities. While it is unrealistic to consider the global potential of gas hydrate to be in the hundreds of thousands of tcfs, there is a strong potential in the hundreds of tcfs or thousands of tcfs. Press releases from several National gas hydrate research programs have reported gas hydrate “discoveries”. These are, in fact, hydrate shows that provide proof of the presence of hydrate where it may previously only have been predicted. Except in a few isolated areas, valid resource assessments remain to be accomplished through the identification of suitable hosts for hydrate concentrations such as sandstone reservoirs. A focused exploration effort based on geological and depositional characteristics is needed that addresses hydrate as part of a larger petroleum system. Simply drilling in areas that have identifiable bottom simulating reflectors (BSRs) is unlikely to be a viable exploration tool. It is very likely that with drilling on properly identified targets, commercial development could become a reality in less than a decade.

Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro / Esta pesquisa objetiva gerar conhecimentos para aplicação prática, dirigidos à análise de decisão de investimentos, na atividade de exploração e produção de bacias petrolíferas. Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, com utilização de recursos e de técnicas estatísticas, como percentagem, média, moda, mediana, desvio-padrão, coeficiente de correlação, análise de regressão, distribuição de probabilidade. Adotaram-se os seguintes procedimentos técnicos: pesquisa bibliográfica, levantamento de informações em congressos, e estudo de caso, através da modelagem dos dados selecionados, usando a mesma formulação empregada por solução computacional disponível no mercado. A procura proativa por oportunidades resulta em decisões estratégicas de forma a manter em foco os objetivos originais de uma organização. Como se preparar para enfrentar o negócio de exploração e descoberta de hidrocarbonetos? Primeiro reconhecendo que risco e oportunidades não devem ser enfrentados, mas sim aproveitados. Na comparação entre Angola, Venezuela e Brasil, em que pese as chances geológicas não serem mais favoráveis ao Brasil, o arcabouço jurídico e estável e um sistema fiscal com um grau reduzido de progressividade atraíram e continuam atraindo os investimentos necessários ao país, porque esses itens são uma vantagem comparativa. / This research project seeks to bring understanding for practical use, focused on the analysis of investment choices in exploration and production activities of oil basins. Quantitative research was carried out, utilizing statistical methods such as percent, mean, mode, median, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, regression analysis and probability distribution. The following technical procedures were employed: bibliographical search; mining for information from events; and case studies, through modeling of selected data using a full cycle computational simulation solution available in the marketplace. The proactive search for opportunities results in strategic decisions directed at keeping the original objectives of the organization in focus. How should one prepare to face the business of exploration and discovery of hydrocarbons? First, by recognizing that risk and opportunities should not be fought, instead, one should take advantage of them. In comparing Angola, Venezuela and Brazil, despite Brazils less favorable geological chances, its underlying juridical stability and a fiscal system with a low progressivity have attracted, and continue to attract, the investments required by the country, since these items represent a comparative advantage.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / A maioria das bacias paleozóicas brasileiras apresenta matéria orgânica termicamente pouco evoluída nos intervalos correspondentes ao Devoniano. O modelo mais adequado para se entender a geração, migração e acumulação de HC estaria relacionado às fases de intrusão de diabásio. No caso da Bacia do Amazonas, embora tenha havido condições de soterramento suficientes para a geração de hidrocarbonetos, não se deve descartar o modelo não convencional de geração como uma das formas possíveis de dar origem as acumulações comerciais de óleo e gás. Acredita-se que o intervalo mais apropriado para a geração de hidrocarbonetos (HC) inclua apenas as rochas depositadas no intervalo Frasniano, embora as rochas associadas ao intervalo Llandoveriano, também, devam ser observadas com atenção. Com o intuito de compreender melhor o papel da atividade magmática na evolução da Bacia do Amazonas, foi realizado o mapeamento sísmico de soleiras de diabásio e análise de dados geoquímicos de pirólise Rock-Eval e COT. Assim, foi possível avaliar a geração/migração de hidrocarbonetos e a variação dos parâmetros geotérmicos na Bacia do Amazonas, causados pela intrusão das soleiras de diabásio. A análise sismoestratigráfica baseou-se na interpretação de 20 linhas sísmicas 2D pós-stack, na qual foram reconhecidos e mapeados horizontes sísmicos (topos de formações e corpos ígneos intrusivos), utilizando dados de poços e dados da literatura para correlação. As intrusões de soleiras estão presentes nas sucessões de folhelhos/siltitos e anidritas das formações Andirá e Nova Olinda, respectivamente. Observou-se que as soleiras de diabásio podem estar intimamente relacionadas a diques sistematicamente orientados, tendo estes diques a função de alimentadores das soleiras. Extensas soleiras planares com segmentos transgressivos ocorrem nos níveis estratigráficos mais rasos da Bacia do Amazonas, e em maiores volumes nas formações Andirá e Nova Olinda. Em algumas regiões as soleiras desenvolvem morfologias marcantes em forma de pires. Esses corpos possuem espessuras que podem chegar a 500m. Comumente, a geometria em lençol denotada pelo paralelismo dos refletores está presente em toda extensão do mapeamento da bacia. Também foram observadas estruturas em domo. O efeito térmico imposto pelas intrusões dos corpos ígneos, diques e soleiras foi de grande importância, pois sem ele não haveria calor para a transformação da matéria orgânica. Através da análise de pirólise Rock-Eval e teor de carbono orgânico, foi possível avaliar e correlacionar os parâmetros como S2 (potencial de geração), IH (índice de hidrogênio), S1 (hidrocarbonetos livres) e Tmax (evolução térmica) com a profundidade. Foram utilizados dados de 04 poços na qual dois deles foram compilados a partir de artigos e teses publicados. As rochas potencialmente geradoras de petróleo são aquelas que apresentam COT igual ou superior a 1%. Dos quatro poços analisados, dois deles apresentam COT > 1% para a Formação Barreirinhas, mostrando que as rochas sedimentares são potencialmente geradoras de HC. Altos valores Tmax podem ser justificados pelo efeito térmico causado por intrusões de diabásio. Os resultados de índice de hidrogênio (IH) apresentaram valores abaixo de 200mgHC/g COT, indicando o potencial gerador desta bacia para gás. / Most Brazilian Paleozoic basins have low thermally evolved organic matter in the intervals corresponding to the Devonian. The most appropriate model for understanding the generation, migration and accumulation of HC is related to the phases of diabase intrusion. In the case of the Amazon Basin, although there has been sufficient burial conditions for hydrocarbon generation, the non conventional forms of generation should not be discharged as the one that could lead to commercial accumulations of oil and gas. It is believed that the most suitable range for the generation of hydrocarbons (HC) include only rocks deposited in the Frasniano, although rocks associated with the Llandoveriano interval also should be carefully observed. In order to better understand the role of magmatic activity in the evolution of Amazon Basin, seismic mapping of diabase sills was carried out and geochemical analysis of Rock-Eval pyrolysis and TOC. Thus it was possible to evaluate the generation/migration of hydrocarbon and variation of geothermal parameters in Amazon Basin, caused by the intrusion of diabase sills. Seismic stratigraphy analysis was based on interpretation of 20 2D post-stack seismic lines, in which were recognized and mapped seismic horizons (tops of formations and intrusive igneous bodies), using well data and literature data for correlation. Intrusion of sills are present in the successions of shales/siltstones and anidritas from Andirá and Nova Olinda formations, respectively. It was observed that diabase sills can be intimately linked to oriented dykes, which work as their feeders. These extensive planar sills with transgressive segments occur in shallower stratigraphic levels of the Amazon Basin, and in larger volumes in Nova Olinda and Andirá formations. In some regions sills develop saucer-type morphologies. These bodies can reach up to 500m of thickness. Commonly, the sheet geometry denoted by the parallelism of the reflectors is present on mapping all along the basin. Dome structures were also observed. The thermal effect imposed by the igneous intrusions (dykes and sills) was very important, as without it there would be no heat for the transformation of organic matter. Through the analysis of Rock-Eval pyrolysis and organic carbon content, it was possible to evaluate and correlate the parameters as S2 (potential generation), HI (hydrogen index), S1 (free hydrocarbons) and Tmax (thermal evolution) with depth. Data were collected from 04 wells in which two of them were compiled from published articles and theses. The potential source rocks are usually those that have TOC of not less than 1%. Of the four wells analyzed, two of them had TOC> 1% for Barreirinhas Formation, showing that sedimentary rocks are potentially generating HC. High Tmax values can be justified by the thermal effect caused by diabase intrusions. The results of hydrogen index (HI) had values below 200mgHC / g TOC, indicating this basins high gas generation potential.

Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro / Esta pesquisa objetiva gerar conhecimentos para aplicação prática, dirigidos à análise de decisão de investimentos, na atividade de exploração e produção de bacias petrolíferas. Foi realizada uma pesquisa quantitativa, com utilização de recursos e de técnicas estatísticas, como percentagem, média, moda, mediana, desvio-padrão, coeficiente de correlação, análise de regressão, distribuição de probabilidade. Adotaram-se os seguintes procedimentos técnicos: pesquisa bibliográfica, levantamento de informações em congressos, e estudo de caso, através da modelagem dos dados selecionados, usando a mesma formulação empregada por solução computacional disponível no mercado. A procura proativa por oportunidades resulta em decisões estratégicas de forma a manter em foco os objetivos originais de uma organização. Como se preparar para enfrentar o negócio de exploração e descoberta de hidrocarbonetos? Primeiro reconhecendo que risco e oportunidades não devem ser enfrentados, mas sim aproveitados. Na comparação entre Angola, Venezuela e Brasil, em que pese as chances geológicas não serem mais favoráveis ao Brasil, o arcabouço jurídico e estável e um sistema fiscal com um grau reduzido de progressividade atraíram e continuam atraindo os investimentos necessários ao país, porque esses itens são uma vantagem comparativa. / This research project seeks to bring understanding for practical use, focused on the analysis of investment choices in exploration and production activities of oil basins. Quantitative research was carried out, utilizing statistical methods such as percent, mean, mode, median, standard deviation, correlation coefficient, regression analysis and probability distribution. The following technical procedures were employed: bibliographical search; mining for information from events; and case studies, through modeling of selected data using a full cycle computational simulation solution available in the marketplace. The proactive search for opportunities results in strategic decisions directed at keeping the original objectives of the organization in focus. How should one prepare to face the business of exploration and discovery of hydrocarbons? First, by recognizing that risk and opportunities should not be fought, instead, one should take advantage of them. In comparing Angola, Venezuela and Brazil, despite Brazils less favorable geological chances, its underlying juridical stability and a fiscal system with a low progressivity have attracted, and continue to attract, the investments required by the country, since these items represent a comparative advantage.

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior / A maioria das bacias paleozóicas brasileiras apresenta matéria orgânica termicamente pouco evoluída nos intervalos correspondentes ao Devoniano. O modelo mais adequado para se entender a geração, migração e acumulação de HC estaria relacionado às fases de intrusão de diabásio. No caso da Bacia do Amazonas, embora tenha havido condições de soterramento suficientes para a geração de hidrocarbonetos, não se deve descartar o modelo não convencional de geração como uma das formas possíveis de dar origem as acumulações comerciais de óleo e gás. Acredita-se que o intervalo mais apropriado para a geração de hidrocarbonetos (HC) inclua apenas as rochas depositadas no intervalo Frasniano, embora as rochas associadas ao intervalo Llandoveriano, também, devam ser observadas com atenção. Com o intuito de compreender melhor o papel da atividade magmática na evolução da Bacia do Amazonas, foi realizado o mapeamento sísmico de soleiras de diabásio e análise de dados geoquímicos de pirólise Rock-Eval e COT. Assim, foi possível avaliar a geração/migração de hidrocarbonetos e a variação dos parâmetros geotérmicos na Bacia do Amazonas, causados pela intrusão das soleiras de diabásio. A análise sismoestratigráfica baseou-se na interpretação de 20 linhas sísmicas 2D pós-stack, na qual foram reconhecidos e mapeados horizontes sísmicos (topos de formações e corpos ígneos intrusivos), utilizando dados de poços e dados da literatura para correlação. As intrusões de soleiras estão presentes nas sucessões de folhelhos/siltitos e anidritas das formações Andirá e Nova Olinda, respectivamente. Observou-se que as soleiras de diabásio podem estar intimamente relacionadas a diques sistematicamente orientados, tendo estes diques a função de alimentadores das soleiras. Extensas soleiras planares com segmentos transgressivos ocorrem nos níveis estratigráficos mais rasos da Bacia do Amazonas, e em maiores volumes nas formações Andirá e Nova Olinda. Em algumas regiões as soleiras desenvolvem morfologias marcantes em forma de pires. Esses corpos possuem espessuras que podem chegar a 500m. Comumente, a geometria em lençol denotada pelo paralelismo dos refletores está presente em toda extensão do mapeamento da bacia. Também foram observadas estruturas em domo. O efeito térmico imposto pelas intrusões dos corpos ígneos, diques e soleiras foi de grande importância, pois sem ele não haveria calor para a transformação da matéria orgânica. Através da análise de pirólise Rock-Eval e teor de carbono orgânico, foi possível avaliar e correlacionar os parâmetros como S2 (potencial de geração), IH (índice de hidrogênio), S1 (hidrocarbonetos livres) e Tmax (evolução térmica) com a profundidade. Foram utilizados dados de 04 poços na qual dois deles foram compilados a partir de artigos e teses publicados. As rochas potencialmente geradoras de petróleo são aquelas que apresentam COT igual ou superior a 1%. Dos quatro poços analisados, dois deles apresentam COT > 1% para a Formação Barreirinhas, mostrando que as rochas sedimentares são potencialmente geradoras de HC. Altos valores Tmax podem ser justificados pelo efeito térmico causado por intrusões de diabásio. Os resultados de índice de hidrogênio (IH) apresentaram valores abaixo de 200mgHC/g COT, indicando o potencial gerador desta bacia para gás. / Most Brazilian Paleozoic basins have low thermally evolved organic matter in the intervals corresponding to the Devonian. The most appropriate model for understanding the generation, migration and accumulation of HC is related to the phases of diabase intrusion. In the case of the Amazon Basin, although there has been sufficient burial conditions for hydrocarbon generation, the non conventional forms of generation should not be discharged as the one that could lead to commercial accumulations of oil and gas. It is believed that the most suitable range for the generation of hydrocarbons (HC) include only rocks deposited in the Frasniano, although rocks associated with the Llandoveriano interval also should be carefully observed. In order to better understand the role of magmatic activity in the evolution of Amazon Basin, seismic mapping of diabase sills was carried out and geochemical analysis of Rock-Eval pyrolysis and TOC. Thus it was possible to evaluate the generation/migration of hydrocarbon and variation of geothermal parameters in Amazon Basin, caused by the intrusion of diabase sills. Seismic stratigraphy analysis was based on interpretation of 20 2D post-stack seismic lines, in which were recognized and mapped seismic horizons (tops of formations and intrusive igneous bodies), using well data and literature data for correlation. Intrusion of sills are present in the successions of shales/siltstones and anidritas from Andirá and Nova Olinda formations, respectively. It was observed that diabase sills can be intimately linked to oriented dykes, which work as their feeders. These extensive planar sills with transgressive segments occur in shallower stratigraphic levels of the Amazon Basin, and in larger volumes in Nova Olinda and Andirá formations. In some regions sills develop saucer-type morphologies. These bodies can reach up to 500m of thickness. Commonly, the sheet geometry denoted by the parallelism of the reflectors is present on mapping all along the basin. Dome structures were also observed. The thermal effect imposed by the igneous intrusions (dykes and sills) was very important, as without it there would be no heat for the transformation of organic matter. Through the analysis of Rock-Eval pyrolysis and organic carbon content, it was possible to evaluate and correlate the parameters as S2 (potential generation), HI (hydrogen index), S1 (free hydrocarbons) and Tmax (thermal evolution) with depth. Data were collected from 04 wells in which two of them were compiled from published articles and theses. The potential source rocks are usually those that have TOC of not less than 1%. Of the four wells analyzed, two of them had TOC> 1% for Barreirinhas Formation, showing that sedimentary rocks are potentially generating HC. High Tmax values can be justified by the thermal effect caused by diabase intrusions. The results of hydrogen index (HI) had values below 200mgHC / g TOC, indicating this basins high gas generation potential.