Fractured carboniferous: A new play in a mature exploration region

Conference · Wed Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · AAPG Bulletin (American Association of Petroleum Geologists); (United States)

OSTI ID:6915589

Meyer, K; Nieberding, F; Stahl, E; Bachmann, G ^[1]

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1. Detimann Erdol Erdgas GmbH, Lingen (Germany)

The northwest German Permian and Carboniferous has been an exploration target for some 30 yr. The search for naturally fractured reservoirs has become increasingly important after most of the conventional plays with porous reservoirs have been tested. Recent gas discoveries in heavily fractured Carboniferous and Zechstein 40 km northwest of Hannover, Germany, serve as a case study for additional exploration potential of significant extent in mature exploration areas. Advanced techniques, e.g., three-dimensional seismic methods, fracture detection, and experimental tectonics led to a new exploration play in this mature region.

• OSTI ID: 6915589
• Report Number(s): CONF-9310237-; CODEN: AABUD2
• Journal Information: AAPG Bulletin (American Association of Petroleum Geologists); (United States), Vol. 77:9; Conference: American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) mid-continent section meeting, Amarillo, TX (United States), 10-12 Oct 1993; ISSN 0149-1423
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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