Mesozoic Resource Potential in the Southern Permian Basin
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The Southern Permian Basin, as its name suggests, is a historical heartland for hydrocarbon production from the Palaeozoic Rotliegend interval. However, in this mature basin the Mesozoic presents further possibilities to offer resource security to NW Europe. Such opportunities include increasing efficiency in the production of discovered hydrocarbons, exploration for further hydrocarbons (both conventional and unconventional) and efficient exploration for, and production of, geothermal energy. All these potential resources require a grounding in technically sound geoscience, via traditional scientific observation and the application of new technologies, to unlock their value.
The main aim of this volume is to bring together the work of academics and industry workers to consider cross-border geoscience including contributions on Poland, Germany, The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and adjacent areas. The work presented intends to contribute to the development and discovery of further Mesozoic energy resources across the basin.
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Mesozoic resource potential in the Southern Permian Basin area: the geological key to exploiting remaining hydrocarbons whilst unlocking geothermal potentialAuthor(s)Ben Kilhams;Ben Kilhams1Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM), PO Box 28000, 9400 HH Assen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Peter A. Kukla;Peter A. Kukla2Geological Institute, Energy & Mineral Resources Group (EMR), RWTH Aachen University, Wuellnerstraße 2, 5206 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Stan Mazur;Stan Mazur3Getech UK, Kitson House, Elmete Hall, Elmete Lane, Leeds LS8 2LJ, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Tom McKie;Tom McKie4Shell UK Exploration & Production, 1 Altens Farm Road, Nigg, Aberdeen AB12 3FY, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Harmen F. Mijnlieff;Harmen F. Mijnlieff5TNO (Geological Survey of the Netherlands), PO Box 80015, NL-3508 TA Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Kees van Ojik;Kees van Ojik6Argo Geological Consultants, Bachlaan 46, 3706 BD Zeist, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Eveline RosendaalEveline Rosendaal7EBN B.V., Daalsesingel 1, 3511 SV Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic framework
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Timing and spatial patterns of Cretaceous and Cenozoic inversion in the Southern Permian BasinAuthor(s)Jonas KleyJonas KleyGeorg-August-Universität Göttingen, Geowissenschaftliches Zentrum, Goldschmidtstrasse 3, 37077 Göttingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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The only way is up – on Mesozoic uplifts and basin inversion events in SE PolandAuthor(s)Piotr Krzywiec;Piotr KrzywiecInstitute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, 51/55 Twarda Street, 00-818 Warsaw, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:Aleksandra Stachowska;Aleksandra StachowskaInstitute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, 51/55 Twarda Street, 00-818 Warsaw, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:Agata StypaAgata StypaInstitute of Geological Sciences, Polish Academy of Sciences, 51/55 Twarda Street, 00-818 Warsaw, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:
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The Wiek Fault System east of Rügen Island: origin, tectonic phases and its relationship to the Trans-European Suture ZoneAuthor(s)Elisabeth Seidel;Elisabeth Seidel1Institute for Geography and Geology, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 16, D-17489 Greifswald, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Martin Meschede;Martin Meschede1Institute for Geography and Geology, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Straße 16, D-17489 Greifswald, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Karsten ObstKarsten Obst2Geological Survey of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, LUNG M-V, Goldberger Straße 12, D-18273 Güstrow, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Fault system evolution in the Baltic Sea area west of Rügen, NE GermanyAuthor(s)André Deutschmann;André Deutschmann1Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Institute for Geography and Geology, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 17a, D-17487 Greifswald, Germany2Geological Survey Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, LUNG M-V, Goldberger Str. 12, D-18273 Güstrow, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Martin Meschede;Martin Meschede1Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University of Greifswald, Institute for Geography and Geology, Friedrich-Ludwig-Jahn-Str. 17a, D-17487 Greifswald, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Karsten ObstKarsten Obst2Geological Survey Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, LUNG M-V, Goldberger Str. 12, D-18273 Güstrow, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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New insights into salt tectonics in the northern Dutch offshore: a framework for hydrocarbon explorationAuthor(s)Matthijs van Winden;Matthijs van Winden1Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 CS Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Jan de Jager;Jan de Jager1Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 8, 3584 CS Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Bastiaan Jaarsma;Bastiaan Jaarsma2Energie Beheer Nederland, Daalsesingel 1, 3511 SV Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Renaud BouroullecRenaud Bouroullec3TNO, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Deriving relationships between diapir spacing and salt-layer thickness in the Southern North SeaAuthor(s)Karina Hernandez;Karina HernandezSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Neil C. Mitchell;Neil C. MitchellSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Mads HuuseMads HuuseSchool of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Manchester, Williamson Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UKSearch for other works by this author on:
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Triassic resources
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An introduction to the Triassic: current insights into the regional setting and energy resource potential of NW EuropeAuthor(s)Mark Geluk;Mark Geluk1Gerbrandylaan 18, 2314 EZ Leiden, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Tom McKie;Tom McKie2Shell UK Exploration & Production, 1 Altens Farm Road, Nigg, Aberdeen AB12 3FY, UKSearch for other works by this author on:Ben KilhamsBen Kilhams3Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM), PO Box 28000, 9400 HH Assen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Lower Triassic reservoir development in the northern Dutch offshoreAuthor(s)M. Kortekaas;M. Kortekaas1EBN BV Daalsesingel 1, 3511 SV Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:U. Böker;U. Böker2PanTerra Geoconsultants BV, Weversbaan 1-3, 2352 BZ Leiderdorp, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:C. van der Kooij;C. van der Kooij3Utrecht University, Budapestlaan 4, 3584 CD Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:B. JaarsmaB. Jaarsma1EBN BV Daalsesingel 1, 3511 SV Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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The ‘Buntsandstein’ gas play of the Horn Graben (German and Danish offshore): dry well analysis and remaining hydrocarbon potentialAuthor(s)Ben Kilhams;Ben Kilhams1Shell Exploration and Produktion Deutschland GmbH, Suhrenkamp 71–77, Hamburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Snezana Stevanovic;Snezana Stevanovic2Shell Projects and Technology, Kessler Park, 2288 GS, Rijswijk, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Carlo NicolaiCarlo Nicolai1Shell Exploration and Produktion Deutschland GmbH, Suhrenkamp 71–77, Hamburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Geothermal resources of the North German Basin: exploration strategy, development examples and remaining opportunities in Mesozoic hydrothermal reservoirsAuthor(s)Matthias Franz;Matthias Franz1Geowissenschaftliches Zentrum der Universität Göttingen, Abteilung Angewandte Geologie, Goldschmidtstraße 3, 37077 Göttingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Gregor Barth;Gregor Barth2Landesamt für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Geologie (LUNG), Goldberger Straße 12, 18273 Güstrow, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Jens Zimmermann;Jens Zimmermann3Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH, Seestraße 7a, 17033 Neubrandenburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Ingmar Budach;Ingmar Budach3Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH, Seestraße 7a, 17033 Neubrandenburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Kerstin Nowak;Kerstin Nowak3Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH, Seestraße 7a, 17033 Neubrandenburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Markus WolfgrammMarkus Wolfgramm3Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH, Seestraße 7a, 17033 Neubrandenburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Towards a better understanding of the highly overpressured Lower Triassic Bunter reservoir rocks in the Terschelling BasinAuthor(s)Stefan Peeters;Stefan Peeters1Department of Earth Sciences, Utrecht University, Heidelberglaan 8, 3584CS Utrecht, The Netherlands2Present address: Sweco Nederland BV, De Holle Bilt 22, 3732HM De Bilt, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Annemiek Asschert;Annemiek Asschert3EBN BV, Daalsesingel 1, 3511SV Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Hanneke VerweijHanneke Verweij4TNO, Princetonlaan 6, 3584CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Enhanced gas recovery of an ageing field utilizing N2 displacement: De Wijk Field, The NetherlandsAuthor(s)Rajasmita Goswami;Rajasmita Goswami1Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM), Schepersmaat 2, 9405 TA Assen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Fritz C. Seeberger;Fritz C. Seeberger2Bijkersweg 6, 9497 PV, Donderen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Geert BosmanGeert Bosman3Veendijk 25, 7852 TE, Wezup, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Data mining in the Dutch Oil and Gas Portal: a case study on the reservoir properties of the Volpriehausen Sandstone intervalAuthor(s)B. M. M. van Kempen;B. M. M. van KempenTNO, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:H. F. Mijnlieff;H. F. MijnlieffTNO, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:J. van der MolenJ. van der MolenTNO, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Jurassic resources
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Tectonostratigraphy of a rift basin affected by salt tectonics: synrift Middle Jurassic–Lower Cretaceous Dutch Central Graben, Terschelling Basin and neighbouring platforms, Dutch offshoreAuthor(s)R. Bouroullec;R. Bouroullec1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:R. M. C. H. Verreussel;R. M. C. H. Verreussel2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:C. R. Geel;C. R. Geel1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:G. de Bruin;G. de Bruin1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:M. H. A. A. Zijp;M. H. A. A. Zijp2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:D. Kőrösi;D. Kőrösi1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:D. K. Munsterman;D. K. Munsterman2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:N. M. M. Janssen;N. M. M. Janssen2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:S. J. Kerstholt-BoegeholdS. J. Kerstholt-Boegehold1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Stepwise basin evolution of the Middle Jurassic–Early Cretaceous rift phase in the Central Graben area of Denmark, Germany and The NetherlandsAuthor(s)R. M. C. H. Verreussel;R. M. C. H. Verreussel1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:R. Bouroullec;R. Bouroullec2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:D. K. Munsterman;D. K. Munsterman1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:K. Dybkjær;K. Dybkjær3GEUS Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:C. R. Geel;C. R. Geel2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:A. J. P. Houben;A. J. P. Houben1TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:P. N. Johannessen;P. N. Johannessen3GEUS Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, Øster Voldgade 10, DK-1350, Copenhagen, DenmarkSearch for other works by this author on:S. J. Kerstholt-BoegeholdS. J. Kerstholt-Boegehold2TNO Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, Applied Geosciences, Princetonlaan 6, 3584 CB Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Palaeogeographical evolution of the Lower Jurassic: high-resolution biostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy in the Central European BasinAuthor(s)Gregor Barth;Gregor Barth1Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Wilhelmstraße 25–30, 13593 Berlin, Germany2Present address: State Agency for Environment, Nature Conservation and Geology (LUNG), Goldberger Straße 12, 18273 Güstrow, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Grzegorz Pieńkowski;Grzegorz Pieńkowski3Polish Geological Institute – National Research Institute, Rakowiecka 4, 00-975 Warszawa, PolandSearch for other works by this author on:Jens Zimmermann;Jens Zimmermann4Geothermie Neubrandenburg GmbH (GTN), Seestraße 7A, 17033 Neubrandenburg, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Matthias Franz;Matthias Franz5Geowissenschaftliches Zentrum der Universität Göttingen, Abteilung Angewandte Geologie, Goldschmidtstraße 3, 37077 Göttingen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Gesa KuhlmannGesa Kuhlmann6Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Wilhelmstraße 25–30, 13593 Berlin, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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The impact of Quaternary glaciation on temperature and pore pressure in Jurassic troughs in the Southern Permian Basin, northern GermanyAuthor(s)Victoria F. Sachse;Victoria F. SachseInstitute of Geology and Geochemistry of Petroleum and Coal, Energy and Mineral Resources Group (EMR), RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstrasse 4–20, 52056 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Ralf LittkeRalf LittkeInstitute of Geology and Geochemistry of Petroleum and Coal, Energy and Mineral Resources Group (EMR), RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstrasse 4–20, 52056 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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The Posidonia Shale of northern Germany: unconventional oil and gas potential from high-resolution 3D numerical basin modelling of the cross-junction between the eastern Lower Saxony Basin, Pompeckj Block and Gifhorn TroughAuthor(s)Alexander T. Stock;Alexander T. StockEMR-Energy and Mineral Resources Group, RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstraße 4-20, 52064 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Ralf LittkeRalf LittkeEMR-Energy and Mineral Resources Group, RWTH Aachen University, Lochnerstraße 4-20, 52064 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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Cretaceous resources
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Reservoir architecture model of the Nieuwerkerk Formation (Early Cretaceous, West Netherlands Basin): diachronous development of sand-prone fluvial depositsAuthor(s)A. G. Vondrak;A. G. Vondrak1PanTerra Geoconsultants BV, Weversbaan 1–3, 2352 BZ Leiderdorp, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:M. E. Donselaar;M. E. Donselaar2Department of Geoscience and Engineering, Delft University of Technology, PO Box 5048, 2600 GA Delft, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:D. K. MunstermanD. K. Munsterman3TNO – Geological Survey of the Netherlands, PO Box 80015, 3508 TA Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Tectonic control on the Early Cretaceous Bentheim Sandstone sediments in the Schoonebeek oil field, The NetherlandsAuthor(s)Geert-Jan Vis;Geert-Jan Vis1TNO, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, PO Box 80015, 3508 TA Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Willem D. Smoor;Willem D. Smoor2Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Kees W. Rutten;Kees W. Rutten3Slokkert Consultancy, Slokkert 8, 9451 TD Rolde, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Jan de Jager;Jan de Jager2Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Harmen F. MijnlieffHarmen F. Mijnlieff1TNO, Geological Survey of the Netherlands, PO Box 80015, 3508 TA Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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The impact of heterogeneity on waterflood developments in clastic inner shelf reservoirs: an example from the Holland Greensand Member, Rotterdam Field, The NetherlandsAuthor(s)Richard J. Porter;Richard J. PorterNederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V., Schepersmaat 2, 9405 TA Assen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Alberto Muñoz Rojas;Alberto Muñoz RojasNederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V., Schepersmaat 2, 9405 TA Assen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Malte SchlüterMalte SchlüterNederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V., Schepersmaat 2, 9405 TA Assen, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Lower Cretaceous reservoir development in the North Sea Central Graben, and potential analogue settings in the Southern Permian Basin and South Viking GrabenAuthor(s)Frank ZwaanFrank ZwaanVU University Amsterdam, Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, De Boelelaan 1085–1087, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The NetherlandsPresent address: Institute of Geological Sciences, University of Bern, Baltzerstrasse 1 + 3, CH-3012 Bern, SwitzerlandSearch for other works by this author on:
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Erosional valleys at a major Late Jurassic–Early Cretaceous unconformity offshore Germany and The Netherlands: potential reservoirs or deteriorated seals?Author(s)Marco Wolf;Marco Wolf1Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), Stilleweg 2, 30655 Hannover, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Annelieke Vis;Annelieke Vis2EBN BV, Daalsesingel 1, 3511 SV, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:Annemiek AsschertAnnemiek Asschert2EBN BV, Daalsesingel 1, 3511 SV, Utrecht, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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Giant pockmark formation from Cretaceous hydrocarbon expulsion in the western Lower Saxony Basin, The NetherlandsAuthor(s)Frank Strozyk;Frank StrozykGeological Institute, Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) Group, RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstrasse 2, D-52062 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Lars Reuning;Lars ReuningGeological Institute, Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) Group, RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstrasse 2, D-52062 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Stefan Back;Stefan BackGeological Institute, Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) Group, RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstrasse 2, D-52062 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:Peter KuklaPeter KuklaGeological Institute, Energy & Mineral Resources (EMR) Group, RWTH Aachen University, Wüllnerstrasse 2, D-52062 Aachen, GermanySearch for other works by this author on:
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F17-Chalk: new insights in the tectonic history of the Dutch Central GrabenAuthor(s)Henk van LochemHenk van LochemWintershall Noordzee B.V., Rijswijk, The NetherlandsSearch for other works by this author on:
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