Journal of Petroleum Geology, Vol.17, No.2, 211-229, 1994
THE ORIGIN AND DIAGENESIS OF SEDIMENTARY ORGANIC NITROGEN
This paper provides an overview of the current state of knowledge concerning the inclusion and transformation of nitrogen in sedimentary organic matter (SOM). The main focus is on petroleum-forming systems, although some mention is also given to coal.
Keywords:PERU UPWELLING REGION;COAL-TAR PRODUCTS;AMINO-ACIDS;SURFACESEDIMENTS;SEA SEDIMENTS;SHALE OIL;MATTER;GEOCHEMISTRY;ONTARIO;CARBON