Due to limited data on the geochemical properties of natural gas,estimations are needed for the effective gas source rock in evaluating gas potential.However,the pronounced heterogeneity of mudstones in lacustrine suc...Due to limited data on the geochemical properties of natural gas,estimations are needed for the effective gas source rock in evaluating gas potential.However,the pronounced heterogeneity of mudstones in lacustrine successions complicates the prediction of the presence and geochemical characteristics of gas source rocks.In this paper,the Liaohe Subbasin of Northeast China is used as an example to construct a practical methodology for locating effective gas source rocks in typical lacustrine basins.Three types of gas source rocks,microbial,oil-type,and coal-type,were distinguished according to the different genetic types of their natural gas.A practical three-dimensional geological model was developed,refined,and applied to determine the spatial distribution of the mudstones in the Western Depression of the Liaohe Subbasin and to describe the geochemical characteristics(the abundance,type,and maturation levels of the organic matter).Application of the model in the subbasin indicates that the sedimentary facies have led to heterogeneity in the mudstones,particularly with respect to organic matter types.The effective gas source rock model constructed for the Western Depression shows that the upper sequence(SQ2)of the Fourth member(Mbr 4)of the Eocene Shahejie Formation(Fm)and the lower and middle sequences(SQ3 and SQ4)of the Third member(Mbr 3)form the principal gas-generating interval.The total volume of effective gas source rocks is estimated to be 586 km^(3).The effective microbial,oil-type,and coal-type gas source rocks are primarily found in the shallow western slope,the central sags,and the eastern slope of the Western Depression,respectively.This study provides a practical approach for more accurately identifying the occurrence and geochemical characteristics of effective natural gas source rocks,enabling a precise quantitative estimation of natural gas reserves.展开更多
Due to the limited number of exploration wells in Paleogene mudstones,as well as the complex and diverse types of delta,lacustrine,and marine source rocks in locations in the marineecontinental transitional zone,there...Due to the limited number of exploration wells in Paleogene mudstones,as well as the complex and diverse types of delta,lacustrine,and marine source rocks in locations in the marineecontinental transitional zone,there have been few studies of the gas generation mechanism of source rocks in Baiyun Sag.This has resulted in a long-term dispute about the types and stratigraphic sequences of the main gas source rocks.In this study,gas generation simulation experiments were performed using a high-temperature and high-pressure gold tube closed system on various types of source rocks(i.e.,semi-deep lacustrine,shallow lacustrine,delta,and marine transgression/marine facies)from three sets of strata from the Wenchang,Enping,and Zhuhai Formations drilled in Baiyun Sag.Then,the hydrocarbon-generation processes and production characteristics of different types of source rocks at different stratigraphic sequences were rebuilt,and the composition and carbon isotope characteristics of the natural gas generated from these source rocks at different evolution stages were identified.Based on established natural gas generation kinetic modeling of virtual well points in different structural parts of Baiyun Sag,and constrained by the present gas reservoir characteristics and accumulation periods,it was demonstrated that the third and fourth members of the Wenchang Formation in the slopeedepression area of the main subsag would have been the main gas source kitchens in Baiyun Sag.However,due to the overall high degree of thermal evolution in the depression area,the generation of natural gas with maturity comparable to the present gas reservoirs was too earlydthat is,before 20 Madto be effectively captured.展开更多
The geochemical characteristics of saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons from different formations and lithologies provide ob-vious evidence for transgressions that occurred during Upper Triassic Xujiahe stage in Sichua...The geochemical characteristics of saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons from different formations and lithologies provide ob-vious evidence for transgressions that occurred during Upper Triassic Xujiahe stage in Sichuan Basin with a great impact on the source input and depositional environment.A clear dual peak distribution for normal alkanes and obvious abundant com-pounds sourced from bacteria and algae in whole oil gas chromatogram indicates the abundance of lower organisms input.The ratio of Pr/Ph is low,ranging from 0.33 to 0.86 with an average of 0.60,quite different from Pr/Ph >2.0 for coal measures in swamp environment,representing source rocks from saline lake or marine facies.In the gas source rocks extracts,abundant β-carotane,-carotane,and their degradated series were detected in the whole oil chromatogram,indicating a reducing envi-ronment.The concentrations of methyl steranes and dinosteranes are high.The content of polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocy-cles(PASH) is relatively higher in aromatic fraction and the assemblage of fluorene,dibenzofuran,and dibenzothiophene is different from the typical saline lake and the regular swamp facies source rocks,manifesting the transgression effects on gas source rocks.展开更多
Carbonate rocks in the first member of the Middle Permian Maokou Formation in the Sichuan Basin(hereinafter“Mao 1 Member”for short)have been taken as a set of carbonate source rocks,and they have not been specifical...Carbonate rocks in the first member of the Middle Permian Maokou Formation in the Sichuan Basin(hereinafter“Mao 1 Member”for short)have been taken as a set of carbonate source rocks,and they have not been specifically studied from the aspects of reservoir evaluation and testing.By referring the exploration ideas of unconventional natural gas,the Mao 1 Member in Fuling area of southeastern Sichuan Basin has obtained industrial gas flow in development wells in recent years.In order to further clarify the natural gas exploration potential of the Mao 1 Member in this area,it is necessary to study its sedimentary characteristics,natural gas accumulation conditions and main control factors based on the data of field section measurement,systematic coring in drilling and laboratory testing.The following research results were obtained.First,the gas reservoir in the Mao 1 Member in the Fuling area is of sourceereservoir integration,and its natural gas ismainly enriched in blackish graymarlite and nodularmarlite.Second,its reservoir spaces are dominated by grainmargin pores(fractures),diagenetic shrinkage pores(fractures),organic pores and fractures.Third,the pores aremostly in nanometer scale,and the main pore diameter is in the range of 5-50 nm,which is between shale reservoir and conventional reservoir,with strong heterogeneity.Fourth,the gas reservoir is characterized by source-reservoir coexistence,lithology controlling reservoir and extensive layered distribution,presenting two-stage differential hydrocarbon enrichment,namely intraformational near-source enrichment in the early stage and interformational blowdown adjustment in the late stage.Fifth,the development of blackish gray organic-rich fine marlite which is deposited with the episodic upwelling in the outer ramp facies belt is the foundation for the natural gas accumulation,the transformation of clay minerals controls the development of higher-quality reservoirs,good preservation conditions are the key to the natural gas accumulation,and fracture development is favorable for the enrichment and high yield of natural gas.In conclusion,theMao 1Member in this area is a special type of gas reservoir,i.e.,carbonate source rock gas reservoir,which has greater potential of natural gas exploration and industrial gas flow have been obtained in several wells.The discovery of such type of gas reservoirs not only expands the domain of natural gas exploration in the Sichuan Basin,but provides the reference for the natural gas exploration in other areas of South China.展开更多
Based on correlation between geochemical characteristics of Sinian and Cambrian source rocks and discovered gas reservoirs,paleoand the analysis on geological conditions of reservoir formation,the sources of natural g...Based on correlation between geochemical characteristics of Sinian and Cambrian source rocks and discovered gas reservoirs,paleoand the analysis on geological conditions of reservoir formation,the sources of natural gas in the Sinian of Sichuan Basin have been discussed to sort out the contribution of Sinian source rocks to the gas reservoirs and effectiveness of Sinian primary gas-bearing system.Through the analysis of natural gas composition,carbon and hydrogen isotopes and effectiveness of Sinian accumulation assemblages,it is concluded that:(1)The natural gas derived from the Sinian source rock is characterized by low ethane content,heavy ethane carbon isotope and light methane hydrogen isotope,and obviously different from the gas generated by the Cambrian source rock.(2)The gas reservoirs discovered in Sinian Dengying Formation are sourced by Sinian and Cambrian source rocks,and the Sinian source rock contributes different proportions to the gas in the 4th member and the 2nd member of the Dengying Formation,specifically,39%and 55%to the 4th member in marginal zone and intra-platform,54%and 68%to the 2th member in the marginal zone and intra-platform respectively.(3)The effectiveness of the Sinian primary gas-bearing system depends on the gas generating effectiveness of the source kitchen,reservoir and combination of gas accumulation elements.For high-over mature marine source rocks at the Ro of less than 3.5%,besides gas generated from the thermal cracking of liquid hydrocarbon,the kerogen still has some gas generation potential by thermal degradation.In addition,the Sinian microbial dolomite still preserves relatively good-quality reservoirs despite large burial depths,which match well with other basic conditions for gas accumulation in central Sichuan paleo-uplift,increasing the possibility of Sinian primary gas-bearing system.The research results confirm that the Sinian primary gas-bearing system is likely to form large-scale accumulation.展开更多
0 INTRODUCTION The breakthroughs in unconventional petroleum have a great impact on world petroleum industry and innovation in petroleum geology(Dou et al,2022;Jia,2017;Zou et al.,2015b,2014a;Yerkin,2012;Pollastro,200...0 INTRODUCTION The breakthroughs in unconventional petroleum have a great impact on world petroleum industry and innovation in petroleum geology(Dou et al,2022;Jia,2017;Zou et al.,2015b,2014a;Yerkin,2012;Pollastro,2007;Schmoker,1995).The exploration and development evolution from conventional petroleum to unconventional petroleum and more and more frequent industrial activities of exploring petroleum inside sources kitchen have deepened theoretical understanding of unconventional petroleum geology and promoted technical research and development(Jia et al.,2021,2017;Jin et al.,2021;Zhao W Z et al.,2020;Ma Y S et al.,2018,2012;Zou et al.,2018b,2016,2009;Dai et al.,2012).We have introduced and extended the theory of continuous hydrocarbon accumulation since 2008 and published several papers/books(in Chinese and English)with respect to unconventional petroleum geology since 2009,basically forming the theoretical framework for this discipline(Yang et al.,2022a,2021a,2019a,,2015a;Zou et al.,2019c,2017b,2014a,,2013a).In this paper,we present the background of unconventional petroleum geology,review the latest theoretical and technological progress in unconventional petroleum geology,introduce relevant thinking and practices in China,and explore the pathway of unconventional petroleum revolution and multi-energy coordinated development in super energy basins,hopefully to promote the unconventional petroleum geology and industry development.展开更多
The Sichuan Basin is rich in shale oil and gas resources,with favorable geological conditions that the other shale reservoirs in China cannot match.Thus,the basin is an ideal option for fully"exploring petroleum ...The Sichuan Basin is rich in shale oil and gas resources,with favorable geological conditions that the other shale reservoirs in China cannot match.Thus,the basin is an ideal option for fully"exploring petroleum inside source kitchen"with respect to onshore shale oil and gas in China.This paper analyzes the characteristics of shale oil and gas resources in the United States and China,and points out that maturity plays an important role in controlling shale oil and gas composition.US shale oil and gas exhibit high proportions of light hydrocarbon and wet gas,whereas Chinese marine and transitional shale gas is mainly dry gas and continental shale oil is generally heavy.A comprehensive geological study of shale oil and gas in the Sichuan Basin reveals findings with respect to the following three aspects.First,there are multiple sets of organic-rich shale reservoirs of three types in the basin,such as the Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation and Ordovician Wufeng Formation-Silurian Longmaxi Formation marine shale,Permian Longtan Formation transitional shale,Triassic Xujiahe Formation lake-swamp shale,and Jurassic lacustrine shale.Marine shale gas enrichment is mainly controlled by four elements:Deep-water shelf facies,moderate thermal evolution,calcium-rich and silicon-rich rock association,and closed roof/floor.Second,the"sweet section"is generally characterized by high total organic carbon,high gas content,large porosity,high brittle minerals content,high formation pressure,and the presence of lamellation/bedding and natural microfractures.Moreover,the"sweet area"is generally characterized by very thick organic-rich shale,moderate thermal evolution,good preservation conditions,and shallow burial depth,which are exemplified by the shale oil and gas in the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formation,Longtan Formation,and Daanzhai Member of the Ziliujing Formation.Third,the marine,transitional,and continental shale oil and gas resources in the Sichuan Basin account for 50%,25%,and 30%of the respective types of shale oil and gas geological resources in China,with great potential to become the cradle of the shale oil and gas industrial revolution in China.Following the"Conventional Daqing-Oil"(i.e.,the Daqing oilfield in the Songliao Basin)and the"Western Daqing-Oil&Gas"(i.e.,the Changqing oilfield in the Ordos Basin),the Southwest oil and gas field in the Sichuan Basin is expected to be built into a"Sichuan-Chongqing Daqing-Gas"in China.展开更多
There are mainly 3 kinds of existing states of oil generating from source rocks,that is,dispersive liquid hydrocarbon inside of source rock,dispersive liquid hydrocarbon outside of source rock and concentrated liquid ...There are mainly 3 kinds of existing states of oil generating from source rocks,that is,dispersive liquid hydrocarbon inside of source rock,dispersive liquid hydrocarbon outside of source rock and concentrated liquid hydrocarbon outside of source rock.Because of the differences in thermal history and medium conditions around,and the interaction of organic and inorganic matter,the liquid hydrocarbon with 3 kinds of existing state has different cracking conditions.The gas generation dynamics experiments of crude oil matching different mediums indicate that the distribution of activation energy of methane changes a lot according to medium difference.The carbonate has a main influence on oil cracking conditions and can largely reduce its activation energy,which reflects the lower cracking temperature of crude oil.The mudstone takes a second place and the sandstone is the smallest.The catalytic cracking function to the oil of the carbonate,of the mudstone and of the sandstone changes weaken in turn.The corresponding Ro values of main gas generation period in different mediums are as follows:1.5%―3.8%with pure crude oil,1.2%―3.2%with dispersive crude oil in carbonate,1.3%~3.4%with dispersive crude oil in mudstone and 1.4%―3.6%with dispersive crude oil in sandstone.The influence of pressure to crude oil cracking is relatively complicated.In the low heating speed condition,pressure restrains the oil cracking and gas generation,but in the high heating speed condition,pressure has an indistinctive influence to the oil cracking and gas generation.Pressure also makes a different effort in different evolvement stage.Taking the middle and lower Cambrian source rocks in the Tarim Basin as an example,primary oil generating quantity is 2232.24×108 t,residual oil and oil cracking gas quantity is 806.21×108 t and 106.95×1012 m 3 respectively.展开更多
文摘Due to limited data on the geochemical properties of natural gas,estimations are needed for the effective gas source rock in evaluating gas potential.However,the pronounced heterogeneity of mudstones in lacustrine successions complicates the prediction of the presence and geochemical characteristics of gas source rocks.In this paper,the Liaohe Subbasin of Northeast China is used as an example to construct a practical methodology for locating effective gas source rocks in typical lacustrine basins.Three types of gas source rocks,microbial,oil-type,and coal-type,were distinguished according to the different genetic types of their natural gas.A practical three-dimensional geological model was developed,refined,and applied to determine the spatial distribution of the mudstones in the Western Depression of the Liaohe Subbasin and to describe the geochemical characteristics(the abundance,type,and maturation levels of the organic matter).Application of the model in the subbasin indicates that the sedimentary facies have led to heterogeneity in the mudstones,particularly with respect to organic matter types.The effective gas source rock model constructed for the Western Depression shows that the upper sequence(SQ2)of the Fourth member(Mbr 4)of the Eocene Shahejie Formation(Fm)and the lower and middle sequences(SQ3 and SQ4)of the Third member(Mbr 3)form the principal gas-generating interval.The total volume of effective gas source rocks is estimated to be 586 km^(3).The effective microbial,oil-type,and coal-type gas source rocks are primarily found in the shallow western slope,the central sags,and the eastern slope of the Western Depression,respectively.This study provides a practical approach for more accurately identifying the occurrence and geochemical characteristics of effective natural gas source rocks,enabling a precise quantitative estimation of natural gas reserves.
文摘Due to the limited number of exploration wells in Paleogene mudstones,as well as the complex and diverse types of delta,lacustrine,and marine source rocks in locations in the marineecontinental transitional zone,there have been few studies of the gas generation mechanism of source rocks in Baiyun Sag.This has resulted in a long-term dispute about the types and stratigraphic sequences of the main gas source rocks.In this study,gas generation simulation experiments were performed using a high-temperature and high-pressure gold tube closed system on various types of source rocks(i.e.,semi-deep lacustrine,shallow lacustrine,delta,and marine transgression/marine facies)from three sets of strata from the Wenchang,Enping,and Zhuhai Formations drilled in Baiyun Sag.Then,the hydrocarbon-generation processes and production characteristics of different types of source rocks at different stratigraphic sequences were rebuilt,and the composition and carbon isotope characteristics of the natural gas generated from these source rocks at different evolution stages were identified.Based on established natural gas generation kinetic modeling of virtual well points in different structural parts of Baiyun Sag,and constrained by the present gas reservoir characteristics and accumulation periods,it was demonstrated that the third and fourth members of the Wenchang Formation in the slopeedepression area of the main subsag would have been the main gas source kitchens in Baiyun Sag.However,due to the overall high degree of thermal evolution in the depression area,the generation of natural gas with maturity comparable to the present gas reservoirs was too earlydthat is,before 20 Madto be effectively captured.
基金supported by National Science and Technology Major Pro-jects(Grant No.2008ZX05007-001)National Natural Science Foun-dation of China (Grant No.40973041)
文摘The geochemical characteristics of saturated and aromatic hydrocarbons from different formations and lithologies provide ob-vious evidence for transgressions that occurred during Upper Triassic Xujiahe stage in Sichuan Basin with a great impact on the source input and depositional environment.A clear dual peak distribution for normal alkanes and obvious abundant com-pounds sourced from bacteria and algae in whole oil gas chromatogram indicates the abundance of lower organisms input.The ratio of Pr/Ph is low,ranging from 0.33 to 0.86 with an average of 0.60,quite different from Pr/Ph >2.0 for coal measures in swamp environment,representing source rocks from saline lake or marine facies.In the gas source rocks extracts,abundant β-carotane,-carotane,and their degradated series were detected in the whole oil chromatogram,indicating a reducing envi-ronment.The concentrations of methyl steranes and dinosteranes are high.The content of polycyclic aromatic sulfur heterocy-cles(PASH) is relatively higher in aromatic fraction and the assemblage of fluorene,dibenzofuran,and dibenzothiophene is different from the typical saline lake and the regular swamp facies source rocks,manifesting the transgression effects on gas source rocks.
基金supported by the Special and Significant Project of National Science and Technology“Enrichment law and exploration evaluation methods of shale gas in key areas”(No.2017ZX05036001)Sinopec Major Science and Technology Project“Target evaluation and key exploration techniques for large marine gas fields in Sichuan Basin”(No.P16082).
文摘Carbonate rocks in the first member of the Middle Permian Maokou Formation in the Sichuan Basin(hereinafter“Mao 1 Member”for short)have been taken as a set of carbonate source rocks,and they have not been specifically studied from the aspects of reservoir evaluation and testing.By referring the exploration ideas of unconventional natural gas,the Mao 1 Member in Fuling area of southeastern Sichuan Basin has obtained industrial gas flow in development wells in recent years.In order to further clarify the natural gas exploration potential of the Mao 1 Member in this area,it is necessary to study its sedimentary characteristics,natural gas accumulation conditions and main control factors based on the data of field section measurement,systematic coring in drilling and laboratory testing.The following research results were obtained.First,the gas reservoir in the Mao 1 Member in the Fuling area is of sourceereservoir integration,and its natural gas ismainly enriched in blackish graymarlite and nodularmarlite.Second,its reservoir spaces are dominated by grainmargin pores(fractures),diagenetic shrinkage pores(fractures),organic pores and fractures.Third,the pores aremostly in nanometer scale,and the main pore diameter is in the range of 5-50 nm,which is between shale reservoir and conventional reservoir,with strong heterogeneity.Fourth,the gas reservoir is characterized by source-reservoir coexistence,lithology controlling reservoir and extensive layered distribution,presenting two-stage differential hydrocarbon enrichment,namely intraformational near-source enrichment in the early stage and interformational blowdown adjustment in the late stage.Fifth,the development of blackish gray organic-rich fine marlite which is deposited with the episodic upwelling in the outer ramp facies belt is the foundation for the natural gas accumulation,the transformation of clay minerals controls the development of higher-quality reservoirs,good preservation conditions are the key to the natural gas accumulation,and fracture development is favorable for the enrichment and high yield of natural gas.In conclusion,theMao 1Member in this area is a special type of gas reservoir,i.e.,carbonate source rock gas reservoir,which has greater potential of natural gas exploration and industrial gas flow have been obtained in several wells.The discovery of such type of gas reservoirs not only expands the domain of natural gas exploration in the Sichuan Basin,but provides the reference for the natural gas exploration in other areas of South China.
基金Supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDA14010403)the China National Science and Technology Major Project(2016ZX05004,2016ZX05007-003)the Science and Technology Project of China National Petroleum Corporation(kt2020-01-03,2021DJ06)。
文摘Based on correlation between geochemical characteristics of Sinian and Cambrian source rocks and discovered gas reservoirs,paleoand the analysis on geological conditions of reservoir formation,the sources of natural gas in the Sinian of Sichuan Basin have been discussed to sort out the contribution of Sinian source rocks to the gas reservoirs and effectiveness of Sinian primary gas-bearing system.Through the analysis of natural gas composition,carbon and hydrogen isotopes and effectiveness of Sinian accumulation assemblages,it is concluded that:(1)The natural gas derived from the Sinian source rock is characterized by low ethane content,heavy ethane carbon isotope and light methane hydrogen isotope,and obviously different from the gas generated by the Cambrian source rock.(2)The gas reservoirs discovered in Sinian Dengying Formation are sourced by Sinian and Cambrian source rocks,and the Sinian source rock contributes different proportions to the gas in the 4th member and the 2nd member of the Dengying Formation,specifically,39%and 55%to the 4th member in marginal zone and intra-platform,54%and 68%to the 2th member in the marginal zone and intra-platform respectively.(3)The effectiveness of the Sinian primary gas-bearing system depends on the gas generating effectiveness of the source kitchen,reservoir and combination of gas accumulation elements.For high-over mature marine source rocks at the Ro of less than 3.5%,besides gas generated from the thermal cracking of liquid hydrocarbon,the kerogen still has some gas generation potential by thermal degradation.In addition,the Sinian microbial dolomite still preserves relatively good-quality reservoirs despite large burial depths,which match well with other basic conditions for gas accumulation in central Sichuan paleo-uplift,increasing the possibility of Sinian primary gas-bearing system.The research results confirm that the Sinian primary gas-bearing system is likely to form large-scale accumulation.
基金supported by the Petro China Science and Technology Project (No.2021DJ18)National Special Program for High-Level Talents (the fourth batch)the PetroChina,national ministries,academical universities and research institutes。
文摘0 INTRODUCTION The breakthroughs in unconventional petroleum have a great impact on world petroleum industry and innovation in petroleum geology(Dou et al,2022;Jia,2017;Zou et al.,2015b,2014a;Yerkin,2012;Pollastro,2007;Schmoker,1995).The exploration and development evolution from conventional petroleum to unconventional petroleum and more and more frequent industrial activities of exploring petroleum inside sources kitchen have deepened theoretical understanding of unconventional petroleum geology and promoted technical research and development(Jia et al.,2021,2017;Jin et al.,2021;Zhao W Z et al.,2020;Ma Y S et al.,2018,2012;Zou et al.,2018b,2016,2009;Dai et al.,2012).We have introduced and extended the theory of continuous hydrocarbon accumulation since 2008 and published several papers/books(in Chinese and English)with respect to unconventional petroleum geology since 2009,basically forming the theoretical framework for this discipline(Yang et al.,2022a,2021a,2019a,,2015a;Zou et al.,2019c,2017b,2014a,,2013a).In this paper,we present the background of unconventional petroleum geology,review the latest theoretical and technological progress in unconventional petroleum geology,introduce relevant thinking and practices in China,and explore the pathway of unconventional petroleum revolution and multi-energy coordinated development in super energy basins,hopefully to promote the unconventional petroleum geology and industry development.
基金supported by the National Oil and Gas Major Project(Grant Nos.2017ZX05035&2016ZX05046)。
文摘The Sichuan Basin is rich in shale oil and gas resources,with favorable geological conditions that the other shale reservoirs in China cannot match.Thus,the basin is an ideal option for fully"exploring petroleum inside source kitchen"with respect to onshore shale oil and gas in China.This paper analyzes the characteristics of shale oil and gas resources in the United States and China,and points out that maturity plays an important role in controlling shale oil and gas composition.US shale oil and gas exhibit high proportions of light hydrocarbon and wet gas,whereas Chinese marine and transitional shale gas is mainly dry gas and continental shale oil is generally heavy.A comprehensive geological study of shale oil and gas in the Sichuan Basin reveals findings with respect to the following three aspects.First,there are multiple sets of organic-rich shale reservoirs of three types in the basin,such as the Cambrian Qiongzhusi Formation and Ordovician Wufeng Formation-Silurian Longmaxi Formation marine shale,Permian Longtan Formation transitional shale,Triassic Xujiahe Formation lake-swamp shale,and Jurassic lacustrine shale.Marine shale gas enrichment is mainly controlled by four elements:Deep-water shelf facies,moderate thermal evolution,calcium-rich and silicon-rich rock association,and closed roof/floor.Second,the"sweet section"is generally characterized by high total organic carbon,high gas content,large porosity,high brittle minerals content,high formation pressure,and the presence of lamellation/bedding and natural microfractures.Moreover,the"sweet area"is generally characterized by very thick organic-rich shale,moderate thermal evolution,good preservation conditions,and shallow burial depth,which are exemplified by the shale oil and gas in the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formation,Longtan Formation,and Daanzhai Member of the Ziliujing Formation.Third,the marine,transitional,and continental shale oil and gas resources in the Sichuan Basin account for 50%,25%,and 30%of the respective types of shale oil and gas geological resources in China,with great potential to become the cradle of the shale oil and gas industrial revolution in China.Following the"Conventional Daqing-Oil"(i.e.,the Daqing oilfield in the Songliao Basin)and the"Western Daqing-Oil&Gas"(i.e.,the Changqing oilfield in the Ordos Basin),the Southwest oil and gas field in the Sichuan Basin is expected to be built into a"Sichuan-Chongqing Daqing-Gas"in China.
基金the National Basic Research Program of China(Grant No.2007CB209500)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.40672097)
文摘There are mainly 3 kinds of existing states of oil generating from source rocks,that is,dispersive liquid hydrocarbon inside of source rock,dispersive liquid hydrocarbon outside of source rock and concentrated liquid hydrocarbon outside of source rock.Because of the differences in thermal history and medium conditions around,and the interaction of organic and inorganic matter,the liquid hydrocarbon with 3 kinds of existing state has different cracking conditions.The gas generation dynamics experiments of crude oil matching different mediums indicate that the distribution of activation energy of methane changes a lot according to medium difference.The carbonate has a main influence on oil cracking conditions and can largely reduce its activation energy,which reflects the lower cracking temperature of crude oil.The mudstone takes a second place and the sandstone is the smallest.The catalytic cracking function to the oil of the carbonate,of the mudstone and of the sandstone changes weaken in turn.The corresponding Ro values of main gas generation period in different mediums are as follows:1.5%―3.8%with pure crude oil,1.2%―3.2%with dispersive crude oil in carbonate,1.3%~3.4%with dispersive crude oil in mudstone and 1.4%―3.6%with dispersive crude oil in sandstone.The influence of pressure to crude oil cracking is relatively complicated.In the low heating speed condition,pressure restrains the oil cracking and gas generation,but in the high heating speed condition,pressure has an indistinctive influence to the oil cracking and gas generation.Pressure also makes a different effort in different evolvement stage.Taking the middle and lower Cambrian source rocks in the Tarim Basin as an example,primary oil generating quantity is 2232.24×108 t,residual oil and oil cracking gas quantity is 806.21×108 t and 106.95×1012 m 3 respectively.
