Prospects of oil-bearing in the Rhine Rift (Germany)

Author(s):  
Yuri Galant ◽  
Yuri Pikovskiy ◽  
Pavel Čížek

<p>Searching for oil in Germany is an urgent task, since from its own reserves Germany can cover only four percent of the total volume of oil required for the country's economy. In this regard, we have conducted research with the aim of assessing the prospects of the Rhine Rift oil potential. Were analyzed in basalts Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH). The PAH Petroleum Association clearly indicates the presence of petroleum hydrocarbons in rocks and are an indicator of the oil content of deep horizons. The previous report (EGU2020) highlighted the positive factors of oil   potential in the Rhine Rift. There are favorable geological settings of Rhine Rift, such as seismic activity, new tectonic movements, and presence of basalt, decompressed rocks of mantle, rift stretching mode, and favorable geochemical indications, such as existence of typomorphic oil-associated PAH (Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren), presence the components resembling on compositions of Moravia oil . For detailing research conducted mathematical correlation between the non-hydrocarbon components PAH (Naftalen + Homologus, Difenil, Benz (ghi) perylene, Fluorene, Perilen, Antracen, Tetraphen) and hydrocarbon components PAH (Phenanthrene, Pyrene, Chrysene, Benz(a)pyren). Mathematical correlation is 0.041, which is a weak positive relationship on the Chaddock scale. The weak positive relationship between the oil components of PAHs and non-oil components probably indicates that the sources of the oil components of PAHs and non-oil components of PAHs are different. And the source of the oil PAHs is probably the oil fields. Thus the geological-geochemical-mathematical factors point to favorable oil-bearing entrails Rhine Rift<strong>!</strong> For prospecting   cluster of oil   in the first instance recommended at areas: Bad Urah, Kaizertuhl-Shellingen <strong>!</strong></p><p> </p>

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuri Galant ◽  
Yuri Pikovskiy ◽  
Pavel Čížek

<ul> <li><strong>T</strong>he work was initiated with the aim of assessing the prospects of the Rhine Rift oil potential. The search technique was based on the analysis in basalts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) which are an indicator of the oil content of deep horizons. Samples of Rocks were taken from Quarry and Outcrops. PAH analysis was carried out at Moscow State University. All samples contain PAH. 11 components detected. The total amount of the components is 0.052834 mg / kg. Rate of 4 components: Naphthalene and homologous, Phenantren, Difenil, Benz (ghi) perylene is equal more a half of all components (58%). Our study revealed the typical association of PAH, which are characteristic of the oil fields: Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren. PAH provide evidence of probable former generation and migration of endogenous hydrocarbons. Existence such components as Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren pointed on migrations of Hydrocarbons from depth - (From Oil - deposit?). Samples analyzed show on the existence Hydrocarbons migrations of gases and a more Heavy Hydrocarbons. Favorable geological settings of Rhine Rift, such as seismic activity, new tectonic movements, and presence of Basalt, decompressed rocks of mantle, rift stretching mode, and favorable geochemical indications, such as existence of typomorphic oil-associated PAH (Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren), presence the components resembling on compositions of Moravia oil, are positive factors for oil discovery in the Rhine Rift. Data received can serve as base for set detail works for seeking cluster of oil! And in the first instance at areas: Bad Urah, Kaizertuhl-Shellinge<strong>n.</strong></li> </ul>


2005 ◽  
Vol 2005 (1) ◽  
pp. 149-160
Author(s):  
M. Srinivasa Reddy ◽  
Shaik Basha ◽  
H. V. Joshi ◽  
G. Ramachandraiah

ABSTRACT The present study assesses the distribution and contamination levels of total petroleum hydrocarbons (TPHCs) in surface seawaters during three successive seasons, (summer, monsoon and winter), and polyeyelie aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in intertidal sediments along the worlds largest Alang-Sosiya ship-scrapping yard. The pollution levels at this coast are evaluated and compared with those at one reference station (Mahuva, 60 km away from this yard towards south) in this region and similar ship scrapping yards in Asia. The concentrations of TPHCs in seawater were high in winter season followed by summer and monsoon which were relatively, much higher, about six times in winter and five times in summer/monsoon as compared to the reference station at Mahuva. The TPHCs concentrations in the coastal waters of Alang-Sosiya region are nearly 10–100 times higher on compared with other regions. The levels of PAHs found in the Alang-Sosiya sediments are between four and nine times higher than these prescribed levels by OSPAR commission. The overall levels of PAHs show the low content in Alang-Sosiya compared to values reported from Chang Jiang in China while the concentrations were nearly three times higher than Aliaga in Turkey. The relationships between the content of PAHs and %TOM (total organic matter) in sediments are discussed.


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