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A review of the source rock potential of the Mesozoic formation on Svalbard is based on organic geochemical analyses of approximately 1000 samples collected during expeditions from 1976 to 1979. Regional and stratigraphic trends have been established for richness, quality and maturity of the potential hydrocarbon source rocks.
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Mørk, A., Bjorøy, M. (1984). Mesozoic source rocks on Svalbard. In: Spencer, A.M. (eds) Petroleum Geology of the North European Margin. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-5626-1_28
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