Towards a better understanding of Triassic reservoir distribution in the Barents Sea
A combination of modelling and seismic interpretation results in a better grip on Triassic sediment distribution patterns.
Posts by Henk Kombrink
Decline of gas production in the Netherlands much larger than increase in renewable energy
The energy transition is not a choice, it is a must, provided that countries such as the Netherlands want to keep a certain amount of autonomy over energy supply. In…
Tormore – a gas field with an oil rim or an oil field with a gas cap?
Whilst operator Total interprets Tormore to be a gas field, data suggest that it should be regarded as an oil field, which means that current production of gas is against…
From the continental margin to play peripheries – the APA 2020 highlights
Following the awards of the 2020 APA round yesterday, we had a look at some of the more frontier licences and made some inferences on the plays being chased.
Out of the shadow, into the migration zone
Mol spuds third well in the Mandal High area that more likely experienced hydrocarbon charge than previous two exploration wells.
“The oil and gas sector is not to be trusted, but you are different”
Dutch geologist Anja Dijkhuizen explains why the story around the energy transition has to be told differently.
Dutch government commits to increase public support for onshore gas production
In exchange for government help on public support, onshore operators voluntarily put aside the opportunity to use a recently approved tax incentive.
First gas from Wintershall’s Sillimanite South development
Direct conversion of exploration to production well is testament to the agile way the field has been put on stream.
Into tidal deposits? Check this publicly available dataset from Germany
Together with a consortium of academic and industry partners, the EasyGSH-DB project aims to generate quality assured high-resolution reference data sets for the area of the German Bight by using…
Yme field redevelopment drilling about to kick off – a Friday North Sea wrap up
Yme field field redevelopment start imminent Operator Repsol this week announced the arrival of the upgraded Maersk Inspirer rig at the Yme field in the Norwegian North Sea. Yme is…
The Rhynie Chert – a potential world heritage site
For most geologists, the northeast of Scotland will be associated with a dominance of granites and gneiss, as these Caledonian rocks make up the majority of the exposed geology. However,…