Petroleum Systems in the Paris Sedimentary Basin, Europe

Abstract:

The Paris Basin encompasses most part of the northern half of France and is roughly circular in shape, centered around the city of Paris. Three known source rocks intervals are recognized in the basin. Main reservoirs in the basin were composed of the Triassic sandstones, Middle Jurassic (Dogger) limestones and Lower Cretaceous (Neocomian) sandstones. Interbedded continental red shales provide seals for the Middle Triassic deltaic sandstones and parallel dolomitic reservoirs. There were the nine hydrocarbon plays in the basin. Three known petroleum systems are recognized in the basin. They are Upper Carboniferous - Triassic, Middle Lias - Triassic and Upper Lias - Dogger petroleum systems.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 616-618)
• Pages: 931-934
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.616-618.931
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Hai Yan Hu, Song Lu, Hang Zhou Xiao
• Keywords: Hydrocarbon Accumulation and Controlled Elements, Oil and Gas Geological Characteristics, Paris Basin, Petroleum System

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