Research in the field of surface geochemistry is conducted for 45 years in various versions and methodical variants. Currently surface geochemical research is widely-used, and implemented in different geological units of the country, in areas that are different physiographically, geographically and topographically.

The research is carried out in two respects:

1) Prospective:

• determination of subsurface hydrocarbon accumulations,
• determination of the directions of migration (penetration) of hydrocarbon from subsurface accumulations to the surface,
• assessment of the relative composition of accumulation, and its relative depth,
• mapping of tectonic discontinuities,
• testing structures appointed by seismic methods for identification of subsurface hydrocarbon accumulation and their prospective prioritize

2) Environmental:

• evaluation of tightness of boreholes,
• evaluation of the volume of methane and carbon dioxide flux released into the atmosphere,
• monitoring of underground gas storage facilities,
• tightness testing of underground infrastructure for transmission of natural gas and crude oil,
• control and monitoring of municipal and industrial landfills,
• evaluation of contamination of soil-water environment with petroleum compounds.