Prospects for oil discovery in the Rhine Rift (Germany)

• The work was initiated with the aim of assessing the prospects of the Rhine Rift oil potential. The search technique was based on the analysis in basalts of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH) which are an indicator of the oil content of deep horizons. Samples of Rocks were taken from Quarry and Outcrops. PAH analysis was carried out at Moscow State University. All samples contain PAH. 11 components detected. The total amount of the components is 0.052834 mg / kg. Rate of 4 components: Naphthalene and homologous, Phenantren, Difenil, Benz (ghi) perylene is equal more a half of all components (58%). Our study revealed the typical association of PAH, which are characteristic of the oil fields: Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren. PAH provide evidence of probable former generation and migration of endogenous hydrocarbons. Existence such components as Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren pointed on migrations of Hydrocarbons from depth - (From Oil - deposit?). Samples analyzed show on the existence Hydrocarbons migrations of gases and a more Heavy Hydrocarbons. Favorable geological settings of Rhine Rift, such as seismic activity, new tectonic movements, and presence of Basalt, decompressed rocks of mantle, rift stretching mode, and favorable geochemical indications, such as existence of typomorphic oil-associated PAH (Phenanthrene, Chrysene, Pyrene, Benz(a)pyren), presence the components resembling on compositions of Moravia oil, are positive factors for oil discovery in the Rhine Rift. Data received can serve as base for set detail works for seeking cluster of oil! And in the first instance at areas: Bad Urah, Kaizertuhl-Shellingen.