Potential source rocks in the Ropianka Formation of the Magura Nappe (Outer Carpathians, Poland) – geochemical and foraminiferal case study
Journal Title: Geology, Geophysics & Environment - Year 2018, Vol 44, Issue 1
Abstract
To optimize exploration for new hydrocarbon accumulations in the Polish Outer Carpathians, it is necessary to concentrate attention on identification of hydrocarbon accumulations of the “shale-gas” type. Results of recently completed analysis suggested new such possible targets in the Magura Basin, preserved in the Outer Carpathian Magura Nappe. Analysis of the preliminary results of paleoenvironmental and geochemical studies of these shales is the subject of this paper. Micropaleontological and geochemical study was conducted on the 300 m thick Świątkowa Member, the uppermost part of the Ropianka Formation located in the external, northernmost Siary Zone. This member is composed of thin- and medium-bedded sandstones interbedded by green, brown, black and dark-gray shales. Poor and changeable oxygenation is reflected in the composition of foraminiferal assemblages. A negative correlation between the TOC content and numbers and diversity of foraminifera is observed. The paleogeographic position and paleoenvironment assessment indicates that the Siary Zone fulfills certain conditions for organic productivity and preservation during the deposition of the Ropianka Formation.
Authors and Affiliations
Anna Waśkowska, Jan Golonka, Grzegorz Machowski, Ewa Pstrucha
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- DOI 10.7494/geol.2018.44.1.49
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