| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9528400 | Marine and Petroleum Geology | 2005 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The organic matter is dominantly amorphous and the extractable part is high. Kerogen is Type II-S to Type III. All maturity parameters investigated proved it to be immature (e.g. R0<0.3%). However, the high NSO content of the phosphatic and associated oil shale lithologies may explain the occurrence of in situ sulphur-rich asphalts and heavy oils at shallow depths in the Azraq Basin and the Dead Sea area.
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Authors
Abdulkader M. Abed, Khaled R. Arouri, Christopher J. Boreham,