Chalk depth structure maps, Central to Eastern North Sea, Denmark

Ole V. Vejbæk, Torben Bidstrup, Peter Britze, Mikael Erlström, Erik S. Rasmussen, Ulf Sivhed

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Abstract

The Upper Cretaceous – Danian chalk may be considered to be the economically most important rock type in Denmark. Onshore it constitutes an important groundwater aquifer and it is also quarried for e.g. building materials and paper production. Offshore the chalk reservoirs contain more than 80% of the oil and gas produced in Denmark (Fig. 1). During the last few years efforts have therefore been made to map this important succession in the Danish and adjoining areas (Vejbæk et al. 2003). The stratigraphic interval mapped comprises the Chalk Group of Cenomanian to Danian ages and its stratigraphically equivalent units (Fig. 2). The north-eastern limit of the Chalk Group is determined by Neogene erosion. The limits of the map to the west and south were mainly determined by the amount of available data.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9-12
Number of pages4
JournalGeological Survey of Denmark and Greenland Bulletin
Volume13
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 12 Oct 2007

Programme Area

  • Programme Area 3: Energy Resources

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