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A new age model for the Pliocene of the southern North Sea basin: a multi-proxy climate reconstruction

Crampton-Flood, E.D. (author), Noorbergen, L.J. (author), Smits, D. (author), Boschman, C. (author), Donders, T.H. (author), Munsterman, D.K. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Peterse, F. (author), Lourens, L. (author), Sinninghe Damste, J.S. (author)

The mid-Piacenzian Warm Period (mPWP; 3264–3025 ka) represents the most recent interval in Earth’s history where atmospheric CO2 levels were similar to today. The reconstruction of sea surface temperatures (SSTs) and climate modelling studies has shown that global temperatures were 2–4 ◦C warmer than present. However, detailed reconstructions of...

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New insights on subsurface energy resources in the Southern North Sea Barrin area

Doornenbal, J.C. (author), Kombrink, H. (author), Bouroullec, R. (author), Dalman, R.A.F. (author), de Bruin, G. (author), Geel, C.R. (author), Houben, A.J.P. (author), Jaarsma, B. (author), Juez-Larre, J. (author), Kortekaas, M. (author), Mijnlieff, H.F. (author), Nelskamp, S. (author), Pharaoh, T.C. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), ter Borgh, M. (author), van Ojik, K. (author), Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), Verweij, J.M. (author), Vis, G.J. (author)

The Southern North Sea Basin area, stretching from the UK to the Netherlands, has a rich hydrocarbon exploration and production history. The past, present and expected future hydrocarbon and geothermal exploration trends in this area are discussed for eight key lithostratigraphic intervals, ranging from the Lower Carboniferous to Cenozoic. In...

article 2019

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Un updated and revised stratigraphic framework for the Miocene and earliest Pliocene strata of the Roer Valley Graben and adjacent blocks

Munsterman, D.K. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Menkovic, A. (author), Deckers, J. (author), Witmans, N. (author), Verhaegen, J. (author), Kerstholt-Boegehold, S.J. (author), van de Ven, T.J.M. (author), Busschers, F. (author)

In the Netherlands, the bulk of the Miocene to lowest Pliocene sedimentary succession is currently assigned to a single lithostratigraphical unit, the Breda Formation. Although the formation was introduced over 40 years ago, the definition of its lower and upper boundaries is still problematic. Well-log correlations show that the improved lecto...

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Generation, migration, entrapment and leakage of microbial gas in the Dutch part of the Southern North Sea Delta

Verweij, J.M. (author), Nelskamp, S.N. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), de Bruin, G. (author), Geel, K. (author), Donders, T.H. (author)

Understanding the shallow gas system is critical for assessing its potential as an energy source, for evaluating the possible hazard of shallow gas for drilling and wind farm locations and for evaluating the effect of gas emissions at the seabed on marine ecosystems and climate. This paper presents the key elements and processes of the microbial...

article 2018

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Land–sea coupling of early Pleistocene glacial cycles in the southern North Sea exhibit dominant Northern Hemisphere forcing

Donders, T.H. (author), Helmond, N.A.G.M. (author), Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), Munsterman, D.K. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Speijer, R.P. (author), Weijers, J.W.H. (author), Sangiorgi, F. (author), Peterse, F. (author), Reichart, G.J. (author), Sinninghe Damste, J.S. (author), Lourens, L. (author), Kuhlmann, G. (author), Brinkhuis, H. (author)

We assess the disputed phase relations between forcing and climatic response in the early Pleistocene with a spliced Gelasian -2.6-1.8 Ma) multi-proxy record from the southern North Sea basin. The cored sections couple climate evolution on both land and sea during the intensification of Northern Hemisphere glaciation (NHG) in NW Europe,...

article 2018

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What the future holds for the Netherlands Journal of Geosciences

ten Veen, J.H. (author)

article 2018

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Editorial

van Balen, R. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author)

article 2017

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Fault reactivation mechanisms and dynamic rupture modelling of depletion-induced seismic events in a Rotliegend gas reservoir

Buijze, L. (author), van den Boogert, P.A.J. (author), Wassing, B.B.T. (author), Orlic, B. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author)

Understanding the mechanisms and key parameters controlling depletion-induced seismicity is key for seismic hazard analyses and the design of mitigation measures. In this paper a methodology is presented to model in 2D the static stress development on faults offsetting depleting reservoir compartments, reactivation of the fault, nucleation of...

article 2017

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Seismic stratigraphy of Dinantian carbonates in the southern Netherlands and northern Belgium

Reijmer, J.J.G. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Jaarsma, B. (author), Boots, R. (author)

Due to their potential as a petroleum or geothermal system, the Dinantian carbonates of the Netherlands have recently attracted renewed interest because of the identified presence of excellent reservoir properties. This notion contrasts with the general assumption that these carbonates are tight. Therefore, in order to give the current knowledge...

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Modeling the Dutch subsurface: From paper product towards dissemination of a 3D-digital model

den Dulk, M. (author), Doornenbal, J.C. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author)

The Geological Survey of the Netherlands carried out several major mapping projects to construct a consistent, regional-scale petroleum geological framework for the deep subsurface of the Netherlands, both on- and offshore. In the last decade the modeling approach has developed into a fully digital workflow resulting in a 3D-model. The 3D...

conference paper 2015

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Paleogeography

Vis, G.J. (author), Cohen, K.M. (author), Westerhof, W.E. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Hijma, M.P. (author), van der Spek, A.J.F. (author), Vos, P.C. (author)

bookPart 2015

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Inferring autogenically induced depositional discontinuities from observations on experimental deltaic shoreline trajectories

Mikeš, D. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Postma, G. (author), Steel, R. (author)

Palaeo shoreline is a commonly used proxy for palaeo sea level, but only if deposition is continuous and constant will shoreline trajectory T(l) completely capture sea-level time-series E(t). Artificial deltas were generated in the Eurotank flume facility under stepwise tectonic subsidence, periodic sea-level fluctuation and two periodic water...

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Sweet spot identification in underexplored shales using multidisciplinary reservoir characterization and key performance indicators: Example of the Posidonia Shale Formation in the Netherlands

ter Heege, J.H. (author), Zijp, M.H.A.A. (author), Nelskamp, S. (author), Douma, L.A.N.R. (author), Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), de Bruin, G. (author), Peters, M.C.A.M. (author)

Sweet spot identification in underexplored shale gas basins needs to be based on a limited amount of data on shale properties in combination with upfront geological characterization and modelling, because actual production data is usually absent. Multidisciplinary reservoir characterization and integration of modelling approaches can aid initial...

article 2015

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Shale gas formation research: From well logs to outcrop - and back again

Zijp, M.H.A.A. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), ter Heege, J.H. (author), Ventra, D. (author)

article 2015

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Addressing uncertainties in estimates of recoverable gas for underexplored Shale gas Basins

ter Heege, J.H. (author), Zijp, M.H.A.A. (author), de Bruin, G. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author)

Uncertainties in upfront predictions of hydraulic fracturing and gas production of underexplored shale gas targets are important as often large potential resources are deduced based on limited available data. In this paper, uncertainties are quantified by using normal distributions of different input parameters in wellbased models for hydraulic...

conference paper 2014

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Late Jurassic rifting in the southern central Graben -A complex story simplified

Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), Munsterman, D.K. (author), Ten Veen, J.H. (author), van de Weerd, A. (author), Dybkjaer, K. (author), Johannessen, P.N. (author)

In order to be able to predict the distribution of reservoir sands and of grainsize and porosity trends in a hydrocarbon province, it is essential to understand the basin evolution in detail. In this study, an attempt is made to reconstruct the complex basin evolution of the southern Central Graben area by careful correlation of sedimentary...

conference paper 2014

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Sweet spot identification and smart development -An integrated reservoir characterization study of a posidonia shale of a posidonia shale outcrop analogue

ten Veen, J.H. (author), Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), Ventra, D. (author), Zijp, M.H.A.A. (author)

Shale gas reservoir stimulation procedures (e.g. hydraulic fracturing) require upfront prediction and planning that should be supported by a comprehensive reservoir characterization. Therefore, understanding shale depositional processes and associated vertical and lateral sedimentological variability is key in predicting the character and...

conference paper 2014

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The geological structure of the Netherlands continental shelf - Results of a detailed mapping project

ten Veen, J.H. (author), Doornenbal, J.C. (author), den Dulk, M. (author), van Gessel, S.F. (author), Witmans, N. (author)

In 2011, TNO-GDN concluded a 5 year geological mapping of the Netherlands Continental Shelf. In this project all public data from hydrocarbon exploration were used resulting in a major update of the dataset and a variety of deliverables available at www.NLOG.NL. The stratigraphy of more than 400 wells has been re-examined and amended where...

conference paper 2014

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Integrated reservoir characterization of a Posidonia Shale outcrop analogue: From serendipity to understanding

Zijp, M.H.A.A. (author), ten Veen, J.H. (author), Verreussel, R.M.C.H. (author), Ventra, D. (author)

Shale gas reservoir stimulation procedures (e.g. hydraulic fracturing) require upfront prediction and planning that should be supported by a comprehensive reservoir characterization. Therefore, understanding shale depositional processes and associated vertical and lateral sedimentological variability is key in predicting the character and...

conference paper 2014

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Towards a better understanding of shallow seismic anomalies in the dutch offshore

ten Veen, J.H. (author), de Bruin, G. (author), Verweij, J.M. (author), Donders, T. (author)

Recent exploration and production activities in the Cenozoic Southern North Sea (SNS) deltas, proved the economic potential of shallow gas resources, especially if located near existing infrastructures. Nonetheless, shallow gas production is still limited due to a lack of insight in the petroleum system, especially with respect to the relation...

conference paper 2014