Source rock potential of the Miocene sedimentary rocks in the Carpathian Foredeep of the Czech Republic

We determine the organic matter content, its thermal maturity, genetic type, and source rock potential of Miocene sedimentary rocks in Czech Carpathian Foredeep. In Republic Foredeep represents a peripheral foreland basin formed due to tectonic emplacement loading Alpine-Carpathian Thrust Wedge onto passive margin Bohemian Massif. Random vitrinite/huminite reflectance measurements maceral analyses were performed on 25 samples from succession. Additionally, results 135 TOC content measurements, 141 Rock-Eval pyrolysis 27 vitrinite used evaluate regional distribution depth trends for entire The maturity is between immature part peak oil window (Tmax = 413–448°C). Beneath Western Belt, reaches higher values (Rr 0.43–0.58%, Tmax 429–448°C). hydrocarbon generation poor or fair, even if total carbon indicate good very potential. This mainly prevailing gas-prone Type III kerogen. best observed strata southern central segments area discussed.