Organic Matter Distribution and Characteristics among Rock Formations in Malaysia: Implications on Hydrocarbon Generation Potential

Numerous studies have been done to determine the hydrocarbon potential of Malaysia’s formations and basins due need identify more conventional or unconventional resources. Due fact that none these investigations were carried out with any prior knowledge in relevant regions potential, some them did not, however, yield expected results. This study aims provide researchers all necessary information about hydrocarbon-producing areas Malaysia various lithologies connected by analyzing earlier Malaysia. was accomplished determining patterns distribution organic matter characteristics Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Generic Potential (GP), Vitrinite Reflectance (Ro), Hydrocarbon Yield (S2) most important generation indicators discussed. A heat map created using a statistical weight ranking 45% for TOC value 30%, 15%, 10% GP, S2, Ro values, respectively. According data, Bintulu, Pinangah, Begrih, Liang, Tanjong highest generate hydrocarbons Malaysia, while Kroh, Setap, Kalabakan, Temburong, Belaga least potential. Majority high are tertiary age consist primarily coal carbonaceous shale formations. The promising mostly immature, type II III kerogen quality. It is recommended critical exploration activities be focused on tertiary-aged formations, particularly those East order increase production.