Bibliometric Analysis of Organic Facies Studies Between 1979-2024

Organic facies constitute criteria aimed at assessing the distribution of organic accumulations across geological time and space, utilizing physical, chemical, and biological processes. In the realm of petroleum geology research, the assessment of organic facies stands as pivotal in determining the hydrocarbon source rock potential within a sedimentary basin or succession, employing organic petrographic and geochemical methodologies. Originally initiated by researchers focusing on coal-bearing units, this subject subsequently evolved into a cornerstone of petroleum geology studies. This study endeavors to furnish a comprehensive overview of organic facies research through bibliometric analysis, scrutinizing the evolution of organic facies, pinpointing significant contributions, and delineating the most fruitful research domains. Leveraging the Scopus database, this study conducted analyses utilizing the R Studio program and VOSviewer tool. The countries leading in terms of article count are China, the United States, and Brazil. The paper titled "Maturity parameters based on aromatic hydrocarbons: Influence of the organic matter type," authored by Radke et al.

and published in the journal Organic Geochemistry, emerges as the most cited study. "Organic Geochemistry" emerges as the journal with the highest publication count in the field of organic facies, with China University of Petroleum emerging as the institution spearheading research in this domain. Since 2010, organic facies studies have found application in evaluating unconventional energy resources, making substantial contributions to the petroleum sector. The findings of this study furnish professionals and researchers in the field of organic facies with crucial insights into the current landscape and advancements, while also charting a course for future research endeavors.