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Microfractures in chalks of Albuskjell field, Norwegian sector, North Sea: possible origin and distribution

Journal Article · · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)
OSTI ID:5698133
Production data from many North Sea chalk fields have indicated moderate to considerable contribution to production for natural fractures. This paper illustrates a detailed study of natural fracturing in the Albuskjell field, where gas/condensate hydrocarbons are contained in Upper Cretaceous (Maastrichtian) and lower Tertiary (Danian) chalks. The field is a large halokinetically induced dome located on the northern limits of the productive chalk region known as the Greater Ekofisk area.
Research Organization:
Koninklijke/Shell Exploratie en Produktie Laboratorium, Rijswijk, Netherlands
OSTI ID:
5698133
Journal Information:
Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 67:2; ISSN AAPGB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English