Assessment of hydrocarbon generation of Kazan-Tatarian deposits in the north of Pre-Ural foredeep

The article presents the estimation of possible hydrocarbon generation in Upper Permian Kazan-Tatar deposits in the north of Pre-Ural Foredeep on the basis of several parameters, such as content, type and catagenesis of organic matter. Zones of low, medium and high generation potential have been established. The characteristic of the phase composition of hydrocarbons is given, and the most promising areas of their possible generation are identified. The best conditions were established in the Korotaikha basin.