Determination of Geothermal Gradient from Bore Hole Temperature data in Some Parts of the Eastern Niger Delta Basin
E. D. Uko, M. A. Alabraba, I. Tamunoberetonari, A. O. Oki
Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics · pp. 39–46 · Published 1 Sep 2021
10.9734/ajr2p/2021/v4i430151Abstract
An analysis of Geothermal Gradients in the Eastern Niger Delta basin was done using Bore Hole Temperature (BHT) data from three (3) adjacent oil fields. BHT data was converted to static formation temperature by using the conventional method of increasing measured BHT data by 10% and Geothermal Gradient computed using its simple linear relationship with depth, surface temperature and static temperature at depth. Projections were then made for change in Geothermal gradients at 1km intervals to a depth of 4 km. Results obtained showed significant variations across Idama, Inda and Robertkiri fields with average geothermal gradients of 17.3⁰C/Km, 22.6⁰C/Km and 23.1⁰C/Km respectively. Variation in the geothermal gradients in the area is attributed to lithological control and differential rates of sedimentation during basin evolution. Also, results showed that the Geothermal Gradient in the area are generally moderate and could be a good reason for the occurrence of more oil hydrocarbons than gas in the area.
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