EVENT GIFTS
A bit of North Sea core continues to be a popular gift. Whether it is for conferences, prizes, or a company giveaway, we have created thousands of these over the years for a wide variety of occasions. Whilst we will always supply the well and depth data with the core, you will be able to tailor everything else; from the nickel label to the type of gift box and the stickers used. We can also put the cores on a wooden plinth or attach a biscuit cut core to a bit of transparent perspex to give it all a slightly more stylish finish.
Prices vary from £25 to £70
Please contact us for a quote and to hear what type of core works best
FRAMED CORE
For those who are interested in having a unique piece of geological history for their homes, we work with a skilled joiner in Aberdeen to frame resinated core slabs. We can supply solid oak frame and aluminium frames which compliments the material, but we are happy to discuss alternative designs and materials. Labels with supporting information can also be supplied.
Frames range in price from £60 for a small one to £350 for a multi-slab display
Please contact us for a quote and to hear what we can do
AVAILABLE NOW
We have a small selection of frames available for purchase now and will periodically upload photos of the current selection.
Please contact us if you are interested
EDUCATIONAL SETS
We encourage requests for core material for use at any academic level and have supplied material to universities across the world for use in sedimentology, stratigraphy and basin analysis courses, and more! A variety of core is available from a range of geology intervals or wells, and display a range of sedimentary structures, lithological variations and stratigraphic features.
We will work with you to curate a bespoke teaching or training set, with core that fits your educational needs, including half cut lengths or hand samples and resinated biscuit cut core. Access to relevant digital data, such as wireline logs and seismic data can also be supplied depending on availability.
CORE BOXES
We are always looking to present core material in accessible and informative ways to communicate geoscience! This includes curating selected samples of core into Exploration Boxes, which have specific geological themes or are representative of key geological areas. In addition to core samples, information posters are provided and the material presented in containers made from recycled core boxes. Alternatively we can provide a range of curated core samples based on your outreach requirements.
Petroleum Exploration Box (£125)
This box summarises the regional geology of the North Sea and the petroleum systems and contains the following five core samples;
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Rotliegend Sandstone (Reservoir)
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Oil-stained Brent Sandstone (Reservoir)
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Water-wet Brent Sandstones (Reservoir)
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Kimmeridge Clay Shale (Source)
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Mudstone (Seal)
Southern North Sea Box (£125)
This box examines the geology of the Southern North Sea and contains samples of the well-known and less familiar reservoirs in the area, including;
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Upper Jurassic Oolite (Reservoir)
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Triassic Sandstone (Reservoir)
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Permian Zechstein Anhydrite (Seal)
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Permian Zechstein Dolomite (Hauptdolomit)
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Permian Rotliegend Sandstone (Reservoir)
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Carboniferous fluvial sandstone (Reservoir)
Brent Exploration Box (£125)
The Brent Group of the North Sea is an acronym for the Broom, Rannoch, Etive, Ness and Tarbert Formations, with this box containing the relevant five core samples;
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Broom (Prograding Fan Deltas)
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Rannoch (Deltaic)
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Etive (Coastal)
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Ness (Deltaic and Coastal Plain)
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Tarbert (Marine Transgression)
WORKSHOPS
We can provide a range of teaching and training tailored to group size, interest and academic level. Our events are a great way to learn more about the North Sea and offshore geology, while being exposed to a range of core material. Our teaching set spans the whole geological history of the North Sea, members from North Sea Core CIC will guide participants through core material, relevant log data and geological interpretations, as required. The opportunity to acquire core samples at the end of the workshop as a reminder of the geology observed can also be provided.
FIELD TRIPS
Workshops can be enhanced with field trips to relevant local outcrops, bridging the gap between onshore and offshore geology. We work with those knowledgeable of North Sea to select relevant material. All field trips will be tailored to compliment workshop specifications and ensure suitable health and safety precautions are in place.
ONLINE SEMINARS
We can provide online seminars on a geological topic or North Sea region of your choice. Seminars can be use either a selection of material chosen by us or core previously sent to you.
CORE DISPLAYS
Single to multi-core displays provide a unique way to exhibit North Sea geology in an office or lobby. We work with skilled designers and carpenters to create displays based on your requirements. Maps, geological histories and additional data can be supplied to augment the core material chosen.
CORE SAMPLES
If you are just interested in obtaining a few hand samples for occasional use during a talk or to explain geology to colleagues, we can help.
Access to relevant digital data can also be supplied depending on availability.
Please view our selection of products or search the material we have available here.
Please contact us if you are interested
OUTREACH
We are available for school visits, science and job fairs in and around Aberdeen.
During our school visits we present a brief overview of the geological history of Scotland. The focus can be either on the oil industry or on climate change through time.
We bring a selection of typical North Sea rocks for the students to look at and gain a deeper understanding of how different sedimentary rock are formed.
Please contact us if you are interested
CONTACT US
You can use the form below to contact us with queries about our products, services and any other questions. You can find the answers to frequently asked questions of the FAQs page. Alternatively you can contact us at northseacore@gmail.com or find us on Bluesky, Instagram and LinkedIn where we regularly post updates on our work.