Study on tectonic fractures based on the inversion of tectonic stress fields is an effective method. In this study, a geological model was set up based on geological data from the Hudi Coal Mine, Qinshui Basin, a mech...Study on tectonic fractures based on the inversion of tectonic stress fields is an effective method. In this study, a geological model was set up based on geological data from the Hudi Coal Mine, Qinshui Basin, a mechanical model was established under the condition of rock mechanics and geostress, and the finite element method was used to simulate the paleotectonic stress field. Based on the Griffith and Mohr-Coulomb criterion, the distribution of tectonic fractures in the Shanxi Formation during the Indosinian, Yanshanian, and Himalayan period can be predicted with the index of comprehensive rupture rate. The results show that the acting force of the Pacific Plate and the India Plate to the North China Plate formed the direction of principal stress is N-S, NW - SE, and NE - SW, respectively, in different periods in the study area. Changes in the direction and strength of the acting force led to the regional gradients of tectonic stress magnitude, which resulted in an asymmetrical distribution state of the stress conditions in different periods. It is suggested that the low-stress areas are mainly located in the fault zones and extend along the direction of the fault zones. Furthermore, the high-stress areas are located in the junction of fold belts and the binding site of multiple folds. The development of tectonic fractures was affected by the distribution of stress intensity and the tectonic position of folds and faults, which resulted in some developed areas with level I and II. There are obvious differences in the development of tectonic fractures in the fold and fault zones and the anticline and syncline structure at the same fold zones. The tectonic fractures of the Shanxi Formation during the Himalayan period are more developed than those during the Indosinian and Yanshanian period due to the superposition of the late tectonic movement to the early tectonic movement and the differences in the magnitude and direction of stress intensity.展开更多
Coalbed methane(CBM) resources in No.15 coal seam of Taiyuan Formation account for 55% of the total CBM resources in southern Qinshui Basin(SQB), and have a great production potential. This study aims at investigating...Coalbed methane(CBM) resources in No.15 coal seam of Taiyuan Formation account for 55% of the total CBM resources in southern Qinshui Basin(SQB), and have a great production potential. This study aims at investigating the CBM production in No.15 coal seam and its influence factors. Based on a series of laboratory experiments and latest exploration and development data from local coal mines and CBM companies, the spatial characteristics of gas production of No.15 coal seam were analyzed and then the influences of seven factors on the gas productivity of this coal seam were discussed, including coal thickness, burial depth, gas content, ratio of critical desorption pressure to original coal reservoir pressure(RCPOP), porosity, permeability, and hydrogeological condition. The influences of hydrological condition on CBM production were analyzed based on the discussions of four aspects: hydrogeochemistry, roof lithology and its distribution, hydrodynamic field of groundwater, and recharge rate of groundwater. Finally, a three-level analytic hierarchy process(AHP) evaluation model was proposed for predicting the CBM potentials of the No.15 coal seam in the SQB. The best prospective target area for CBM production of the No.15 coal seam is predicted to be in the districts of Panzhuang, Chengzhuang and south of Hudi.展开更多
In this paper, influences on the reservoir permeability, the reservoir architecture and the fluid flow pattern caused by hydraulic fracturing are analyzed. Based on the structure and production fluid flow model of pos...In this paper, influences on the reservoir permeability, the reservoir architecture and the fluid flow pattern caused by hydraulic fracturing are analyzed. Based on the structure and production fluid flow model of post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir, Warren-Root Model is improved. A new physical model that is more suitable for post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir is established. The results show that the width, the flow conductivity and the permeability of hydraulic fractures are much larger than natural fractures in coal bed reservoir. Hydraulic fracture changes the flow pattern of gas and flow channel to wellbore, thus should be treated as an independent medium. Warrant-Root Model has some limitations and can’t give a comprehensive interpretation of seepage mechanism in post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir. Modified Warrant-Root Model simplifies coal bed reservoir to an ideal system with hydraulic fracture, orthogonal macroscopic fracture and cuboid matrix. Hydraulic fracture is double wing, vertical and symmetric to wellbore. Coal bed reservoir is divided into cuboids by hydraulic fracture and further by macroscopic fractures. Flow behaviors in coal bed reservoir are simplified to three step flows of gas and two step flows of water. The swap mode of methane between coal matrix and macroscopic fractures is pseudo steady fluid channeling. The flow behaviors of methane to wellbore no longer follow Darcy’s Law and are mainly affected by inertia force. The flow pattern of water follows Darcy’s Law. The new physical model is more suitable for post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir.展开更多
Field geological work, field engineering monitoring, laboratory experiments and numerical simulation were used to study the development characteristics of pore-fracture system and hydraulic fracture of No.3 coal reser...Field geological work, field engineering monitoring, laboratory experiments and numerical simulation were used to study the development characteristics of pore-fracture system and hydraulic fracture of No.3 coal reservoir in Southern Qinshui Basin. Flow patterns of methane and water in pore-fracture system and hydraulic fracture were discussed by using limit method and average method. Based on the structure model and flow pattern of post-fracturing high-rank coal reservoir, flow patterns of methane and water were established. Results show that seepage pattern of methane in pore-fracture system is linked with pore diameter, fracture width, coal bed pressure and flow velocity. While in hydraulic fracture, it is controlled by fracture height, pressure and flow velocity. Seepage pattern of water in pore-fracture system is linked with pore diameter, fracture width and flow velocity. While in hydraulic fracture, it is controlled by fracture height and flow velocity. Pores and fractures in different sizes are linked up by ultramicroscopic fissures, micro-fissures and hydraulic fracture. In post-fracturing high-rank coal reservoir, methane has level-three flow and gets through triple medium to the wellbore; and water passes mainly through double medium to the wellbore which is level-two flow.展开更多
Gas drainage is carried out based on output from each coal bed throughout commingling production of coalbed methane(CBM).A reasonable drainage process should therefore initially guarantee main coal bed production and ...Gas drainage is carried out based on output from each coal bed throughout commingling production of coalbed methane(CBM).A reasonable drainage process should therefore initially guarantee main coal bed production and then enhance gas output from other beds.Permanent damage can result if this is not the case,especially with regard to fracture development in the main gas-producing coal bed and can greatly reduce single well output.Current theoretical models and measuring devices are inapplicable to commingled CBM drainage,however,and so large errors in predictive models cannot always be avoided.The most effective currently available method involves directly measuring gas output from each coal bed as well as determining the dominant gas-producing unit.A dynamic evaluation technique for gas output from each coal bed during commingling CBM production is therefore proposed in this study.This technique comprises a downhole measurement system combined with a theoretical calculation model.Gas output parameters(i.e.,gas-phase flow rate,temperature,pressure)are measured in this approach via a downhole measurement system;substituting these parameters into a deduced theoretical calculation model then means that gas output from each seam can be calculated to determine the main gas-producing unit.Trends in gas output from a single well or each seam can therefore be predicted.The laboratory and field test results presented here demonstrate that calculation errors in CBM outputs can be controlled within a margin of 15%and therefore conform with field use requirements.展开更多
Based on spontaneous desorption characteristic, the correlation of desorption time and gas content was analyzed and the application of it in production was researched. The desorption of high rank coalbed methane in Qi...Based on spontaneous desorption characteristic, the correlation of desorption time and gas content was analyzed and the application of it in production was researched. The desorption of high rank coalbed methane in Qinshui basin was periodic, and isotope fractionation effect also exists in the process. △δ^13C1 can be used to distinguish the stabilization of coalbed methane wells, associated with desorption rate, the individual well recoverable reserves can be calculated. Economically recoverable time can be predicted according to the logarithmic relationship between desorption gas content per ton and desorption time. The error between predicted result and numerical simulation result is only 1.5%.展开更多
As an unconventional natural gas resource,coalbed methane(CBM)development releases a large amount of CBM wells co-produced water.Geochemical characteristics of the co-produced water provide an essential foundation for...As an unconventional natural gas resource,coalbed methane(CBM)development releases a large amount of CBM wells co-produced water.Geochemical characteristics of the co-produced water provide an essential foundation for the production dynamics of CBM reservoirs if the impacts of fracturing fluids and other aquifers can be ignored.In the Shizhuangnan Block of the southern Qinshui Basin,constant and trace elements in CBM co-produced water from the wellheads were collected and determined,which is applied to assess water source,fracturing fluid effect,and CBM production.Based on principle component analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis,the water samples are divided into four categories.It suggests that different characteristics affected by water-rock interaction,reservoir environment,aquifer recharge,and hydraulic fracturing result in the various ratios of Na^(+)/Cl^(-),alkalinity(HCO_(3)^(-)+CO_(3)^(2-))/Cl^(-)and other specific rules.Moreover,Cl^(-)is selected as a dividing line for complete fracturing fluid flow back,associated with organic-bound chlorine complexes in the original coal seam water.Compared to constant elements,there is a significant correlation between Li and Sr concentrations and CBM productivity,so templates regarding trace elements can be used to distinguish various sources of the co-produced water.展开更多
The knowledge of the residence time of formation water is fundamental to understanding the subsurface flow and hydrological setting.To better identify the origin and evolution of coal seam water and its impact on gas ...The knowledge of the residence time of formation water is fundamental to understanding the subsurface flow and hydrological setting.To better identify the origin and evolution of coal seam water and its impact on gas storage and production,this study collected coalbed methane co-produced water in the southeast Qinshui Basin and detected chemical and isotopic compositions,especially 36Cl and 129I concentrations.The calculated tracer ages of 129I(5.2–50.6 Ma)and 36Cl(0.13–0.76 Ma)are significantly younger than the age of coal-bearing formation(Pennsylvanian-Cisuralian),indicating freshwater recharge after coal deposition.The model that utilises 129I/I and 36Cl/Cl ratios to constrain the timing of recharge and the proportion of recharge water reveals that over 60%of pre-anthropogenic meteoric water entered coal seams since 10 Ma and mixed with residue initial deposition water,corresponding to the basin inversion in Cenozoic.The spatial distribution of major ion concentrations reveals the primary recharge pathway for meteoric water from coal outcrops at the eastern margin to the basin center.This study demonstrates the occurrence of higher gas production rates from wells that accept water recharge in recent times and suggests the possible potential of the non-stagnant zones for high gas production.展开更多
Coal reservoirs in the Qinshui Basin are characterized by high thermal evolution degree,low permeability,low reservoir pressure,lower gas saturation and strong heterogeneity,so its coalbed methane(CBM)development is q...Coal reservoirs in the Qinshui Basin are characterized by high thermal evolution degree,low permeability,low reservoir pressure,lower gas saturation and strong heterogeneity,so its coalbed methane(CBM)development is quite difficult.In this paper,the development practice of highrank CBM horizontal wells in the Fanzhuang-Zhengzhuang Block was analyzed in terms of geological and engineering factors to clarify the productivity influencing factors,suitable geological conditions and potential tapping countermeasures of multi-lateral horizontal wells.It is shown that the reasons for the low development efficiency of multi-lateral horizontal wells are divided into three types.The first one is geological factor,such as encountering low CBM content areas or faults.The second is engineering factor,such as drilling fluid plugging,drilling collapse,drainage collapse and dust coal blockage.The third is the combination of both factors.It is concluded that encountering low CBM content areas and faults,collapse and blockage are the main reasons for the low production of multi-lateral horizontal wells in the Zhengzhuang-Fanzhuang Block,with the CBM content higher than 20 m^(3)/t,the ratio of critical desorption pressure and reservoir pressure higher than 0.7 and vitrinite reflectance(R_(o))higher than 3.8.The prerequisite for an open-hole horizontal well in this area to produce CBM at a high rate is that the well lies in the tensile stress zone.Finally,the countermeasures to tap the potential of some inefficient wells were put forward.First,the inefficient wells which are blocked with dust coal or collapsed in the later stage should be stimulated based on classifications.And second,it is necessary to explore new types of horizontal wells so as to deal with borehole collapse and continue the operation in the later stage by using tree-like roof horizontal wells,single-lateral horizontal wells with casing or screen completion and fish-bone horizontal wells.展开更多
There are abundant high-rank coal bed methane(CBM)resources in China,accounting for one third of total CBM resources.Its efficient development and utilization is of great significance to guarantee the national energy ...There are abundant high-rank coal bed methane(CBM)resources in China,accounting for one third of total CBM resources.Its efficient development and utilization is of great significance to guarantee the national energy strategic security,diminish the hidden danger of coal mine production and reduce carbon dioxide emission.In order to solve the"four lows"problem(i.e.,low effective utilization ratio of proved reserves,low productivity targeting ratio,low single-well production rate and low development profit)restricting the development of high-rank CBM industry in China,this paper deeply analyzes the core problems restricting the development of high-rank CBM.Based on this,several new methods of production control,area selection and evaluation are put forward by taking multiple measures,such as paying the same attention on theoretical research and technological research&development,carrying out laboratory research and field test in parallel and conducting large scale construction and benefit development simultaneously.And the following research results are obtained.First,the geological difference between CBM and coal mine,the difference in reserves recoverability,the adaptability of engineering technology and the scientificity of production are the main factors restricting CBM development effect.Second,"Four-element"production control theory,methane-leading en gineering transformation method and methane-leading production control theory are proposed,which provides guidance for the development of a series of technologies for the efficient development of high-rank CBM.Third,in practice,the control degree of quality reserves is increased from 32%to 80%,the success ratio of development wells is increased from 60%to 95%,the average single-well daily gas production of vertical wells is increased by about 1100 m^(3),the drilling cost of horizontal wells is reduced by 50%,and the operation cost per cubic meter of gas is reduced by 24%.In conclusion,the established technology series for the efficient development of high-rank CBM actively promote the efficient CBMdevelopment in the Qinshui Basin.The yearly CBM production of PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Company is expected to reach 20108 m^(3) in the middle of the"14th Five-Year Plan",which promotes the strategic development of CBM industry in China.展开更多
Due to the nature of coal bed,slack coal production is inevitable in gas recovery sby water drainage.When coalbed methane(CBM)wells are reentered after low energy exploitation and shut-in,the negative effect of slack ...Due to the nature of coal bed,slack coal production is inevitable in gas recovery sby water drainage.When coalbed methane(CBM)wells are reentered after low energy exploitation and shut-in,the negative effect of slack coal production on productivity of CBM is irreversible.In this paper,the CBM occurrence characteristics and multi-lateral horizontal well trajectory in the Qinshui Basin,Shanxi Province,were analyzed.In the multi-lateral horizontal wells,the expected gas production rate could not be reached and the production rate after shut-in maintenance could not restore to the level before shut-in.The reason for these issues is that migration pathways in the reservoirs are blocked by slack coal deposits,while formation water and slack coal deposit accumulated at the troughs of horizontal sections enlarge the resistance for gas to flow into the bottom hole.Furthermore,three key technologies to deal with slack coal blockage were proposed.Firstly,CBM horizontal well trajectory should follow the principle of keeping the wellbores smooth and updip instead of being“wavy”,on the premise of guaranteeing CBM drilling rate.Secondly,the cavities of production wells,as an important part of multi-lateral horizontal wells,are capable of settling sand,and can be used for gaseliquidesolid separation.And thirdly,a tree-like horizontal well with its main hole set on stable seam top or floor,provides a stable well flushing passage for coal powder.This research provides a useful attempt in solving the problem of slack coal production in gas recovery by water drainage.展开更多
Coalbed methane enrichment will be controlled by many good macro geological dynamical conditions;there is evident difference of enrichment grade in different area and different geological conditions.This paper has stu...Coalbed methane enrichment will be controlled by many good macro geological dynamical conditions;there is evident difference of enrichment grade in different area and different geological conditions.This paper has studied tectonic dynamical conditions,thermal dynamical conditions and hydraulic conditions,which affect coalbed methane enrichment in Qinshui basin.Coalbed methane enrichment units have been divided based on tectonic dynamical conditions of Qinshui basin,combined with thermal dynamical conditions and hydraulic conditions.展开更多
Based on analysis on X-ray diffraction, the metamorphic grade of coal in southeast Qinshui Basin was discussed, and a precise evaluation of coal rank through XRD analysis was made, in addition, the correlation of coal...Based on analysis on X-ray diffraction, the metamorphic grade of coal in southeast Qinshui Basin was discussed, and a precise evaluation of coal rank through XRD analysis was made, in addition, the correlation of coal rank and vitrinite reflectance （Ro） was compared. XRD spectra of coal shows （002）-band and γ-band, and based on fitting calculation and multi-peak separation methods, the values of 2θ002 and 2θγ can be obtained, as well as corresponding intensities I002 and Iγ, consequently the coal rank can be quantized as the ratio of I002 and Iγ, that is coal rank=I002/Iγ. The research shows that the values of θ002 and θγ increase with the metamorphic grade, and a very good linear positive correlation exists between calculated Coal Rank and Ro.展开更多
A desorption simulation experiment with the condition of simulated strata was designed. The experiment, under different depressurizing rates and the same fluid saturation, was conducted on the sample from 3# coal of D...A desorption simulation experiment with the condition of simulated strata was designed. The experiment, under different depressurizing rates and the same fluid saturation, was conducted on the sample from 3# coal of Daning coal mine in Jincheng, Shanxi Province. The gas production rate and pressure change at both ends of the sample were studied systematically, and the mechanisms of some phenomena in the experiment were discussed. The experimental results show that, whether at fast or slow depressurizing rate, the methane adsorbed to high-rank coal can effectively desorb and the desorption efficiency can reach above 90%. There is an obvious inflection point on the gas yield curve during the desorption process and it appears after the pressure on the lump of coal reduces below the desorption pressure. The desorption of methane from high-rank coal is mainly driven by differential pressure, and high pressure difference is conducive to fast desorption. In the scenario of fast depressurization, the desorption inflection appears earlier and the gas production rate in the stage of rapid desorption is higher. It is experimentally concluded that the originally recognized strategy of long-term slow CBM production is doubtful and the economic benefit of CBM exploitation from high-rank coal can be effectively improved by rapid drainage and pressure reduction. The field experiment results in pilot blocks of Fanzhuang and Zhengzhuang show that by increasing the drainage depressurization rate, the peak production of gas well would increase greatly, the time of gas well to reach the economic production shortened, the average time for a gas well to reach expected production reduced by half, and the peak gas production is higher.展开更多
Qinshui Basin is located in the southeast of Shanxi Province, China. Taking the shale of Taiyuan Formation in Qinshui Basin as the research object, the study analyzed the pore size of the shale of Taiyuan formation in...Qinshui Basin is located in the southeast of Shanxi Province, China. Taking the shale of Taiyuan Formation in Qinshui Basin as the research object, the study analyzed the pore size of the shale of Taiyuan formation in detail from micropore to macropore by the methods of mercury injection, liquid nitrogen analysis and combination of liquid nitrogen and mercury injection. The results show that: 1) the visible pores and macropores are poorly developed and distributed unevenly in the shale of Taiyuan formation, and the micropores are well developed in the shale, and there are more open pores in the pore diameter range, and the pore connectivity is good;2) the liquid nitrogen experiment shows that the pores of Taiyuan Shale are relatively developed between 15 nm and 20 nm, and the formation of hysteresis loop may be caused by some narrow slit pores with similar layered structure;3) the comprehensive analysis of liquid nitrogen and mercury injection experiments shows that the shale of the Taiyuan formation mainly develops micropores, the Mesopores is not developed, the pore volume at 10 - 100 nm is more developed than other parts, and the specific surface is mainly contributed by micropores, which can improve the efficiency of shale gas resolution;at the same time, it provides a channel for Shale gas migration, which is beneficial to the development of shale gas.展开更多
The low average single-well production,resulting in low economic benefit,has become the main bottleneck of CBM development in China.In view of this issue,through case study of a CBM gas reservoir in the southern Qinsh...The low average single-well production,resulting in low economic benefit,has become the main bottleneck of CBM development in China.In view of this issue,through case study of a CBM gas reservoir in the southern Qinshui Basin,we summarized the present status of CBM technology and development there and also pointed out some major problems in CBM development:(1)the engineering technology for the CBM development needs to adapt to the particular geological characteristics;(2)a large number of inefficient zones still exist in mature blocks in the southern Qinshui Basin;(3)single-well production can not be effectively enhanced only by increasing the fracturing scale;(4)the production of multi-lateral wells is higher,but the fulfillment rate of production capacity overall is still low;and(5)on-site management lacks scientific evidence.On this basis,we present the following suggestions for subsequent coalbed gas development:(1)the production construction mode should be changed,and the fulfillment rate of production capacity construction should be improved;(2)CBM geological research should be improved and well types and locations should be designed reasonably and scientifically;(3)main technologies should be built in a dialectical thinking mode;(4)horizontal well design should be optimized to improve the applicability of relevant technologies;(5)fracturing mode should be changed to improve single-well production;and(6)the drainage technology should be changed to improve economic efficiency.展开更多
A multi-lateral horizontal well is one of the main well types employed in the coal bed methane(CBM)development.In a traditional CBM multi-lateral horizontal well,either a major hole or laterals will go crossing throug...A multi-lateral horizontal well is one of the main well types employed in the coal bed methane(CBM)development.In a traditional CBM multi-lateral horizontal well,either a major hole or laterals will go crossing through coal beds to the largest extent,which may eventually result in bed collapse,footage failing to meet the design requirement,and the major hole unable to be monitored,re-entered and flushed.Therefore,this paper puts forward a design idea of a tree-like horizontal well composed of a major hole(for dredging passage),laterals(for controlling drainage area)and sub-laterals(for enhancing production).The major hole is usually drilled on the stable roof or floor of a coal bed,laterals are drilled from the major hole into coal beds,and several sub-laterals are drilled from laterals.The major hole,laterals and sub-laterals constitute a tree-like drainage and recovery system,whose major hole remains stable for a long period and can be monitored and maintained.The technique has been successfully applied in Well ZS 1P-5H in the Qinshui Basin,Shanxi.The well included one major hole,13 laterals,and 26 sub-laterals,with a total drilling footage of 12288 m,a total coal bed footage of 9512 m,and a total pure coal footage of 9408 m.Its major hole was fully placed in the mudstone of the coal bed roof.This well records a successful case of incident-free single well drilling with a footage of more than 10,000 m and serves as a new well type for efficient CBM development in China.展开更多
For deep CBM productivity improvement,a technical concept of conducting multi-well synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing was proposed based on its geological characteristics.First,a mathematical model for multi...For deep CBM productivity improvement,a technical concept of conducting multi-well synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing was proposed based on its geological characteristics.First,a mathematical model for multi-fracture induced stress was established by using the boundary element displacement discontinuity method,to simulate the distribution of induced stress field in deep coal beds and analyze the possibility of the formation of complex fracture networks induced by the hydraulic conformance fracturing.Then,the propagation situation of fracture networks interfered by stress and its influencing factors were studied by using the discrete element method.And finally,the feasibility of synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing technology was verified through tri-axial fracturing experiment and field application.It is shown that by virtue of synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing technology,stress interference area and strength are increased,so horizontal major stress difference is decreased and even the direction of earth stress is changed regionally,which is conducive to the connection of developed face cleats and butt cleats in coal rocks,so as to form large,efficient and complex fracture networks.Furthermore,the favorable conditions for the formation of complex fracture networks by hydraulic conformance fracturing include lower initial horizontal major stress difference,low Poisson's ratio,short well spacing and low fracturing fluid viscosity and high net pressure inside the fractures.Finally,it is shown from the 3D true physical simulation experiments that by virtue of this synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing technology,natural fractures in coal rocks can be connected sufficiently,and consequently complex fracture networks composed of hydraulic fractures,face cleats and butt cleats are created.Based on these research results,a set of optimization design method for the synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing of deep coal beds was proposed.Five vertical wells located in the deep coal beds of North Shizhuang Block in the Southern Qinshui Basin were chosen for the pilot test.It is indicated from fracture monitoring and drainage/production data that the stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)of synchronous hydraulic fractured wells is large and its fracture network is complex;and that compared with the conventionally fractured wells,the synchronous hydraulic fractured well is earlier in gas breakthrough,and higher and more stable in production rates and casing pressure and its regional pressure drop even spreads to the adjacent wells,so that their production rates are remarkably raised.展开更多
Low average single-well production resulting in low economic benefit has become the main bottleneck of the CBM gas development in China.So it is significant to choose suitable efficient development technologies based ...Low average single-well production resulting in low economic benefit has become the main bottleneck of the CBM gas development in China.So it is significant to choose suitable efficient development technologies based on CBM geological factors for high rank CBM recovery enhancement.In view of this,CBM geological factors were analyzed,different geological models were established and the corresponding models of development engineering technologies were thus put forward.It was proposed that the four main factors affecting high rank CBM recovery from a lower degree to a higher degree respectively include coal texture,rank of coal metamorphism,in-situ stress,and the ratio of critical desorption pressure to initial reservoir pressure.On this basis,four engineering geological models were classified as follows:vertical well,open-hole multilateral horizontal well,U-shaped and roof tree-like horizontal wells,and fish-bone and L-shaped wells.It is concluded that the former two models are more adaptable in such areas with better coal texture and high degree of thermal maturity,while the latter two are commonly applied in a wide range of areas.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.41402138, 41330635, and 41272154)Key Laboratory of Coal-based CO2 Capture and Geological Storage, Jiangsu Province (China University of Mining and Technology) (No.2016B04)
文摘Study on tectonic fractures based on the inversion of tectonic stress fields is an effective method. In this study, a geological model was set up based on geological data from the Hudi Coal Mine, Qinshui Basin, a mechanical model was established under the condition of rock mechanics and geostress, and the finite element method was used to simulate the paleotectonic stress field. Based on the Griffith and Mohr-Coulomb criterion, the distribution of tectonic fractures in the Shanxi Formation during the Indosinian, Yanshanian, and Himalayan period can be predicted with the index of comprehensive rupture rate. The results show that the acting force of the Pacific Plate and the India Plate to the North China Plate formed the direction of principal stress is N-S, NW - SE, and NE - SW, respectively, in different periods in the study area. Changes in the direction and strength of the acting force led to the regional gradients of tectonic stress magnitude, which resulted in an asymmetrical distribution state of the stress conditions in different periods. It is suggested that the low-stress areas are mainly located in the fault zones and extend along the direction of the fault zones. Furthermore, the high-stress areas are located in the junction of fold belts and the binding site of multiple folds. The development of tectonic fractures was affected by the distribution of stress intensity and the tectonic position of folds and faults, which resulted in some developed areas with level I and II. There are obvious differences in the development of tectonic fractures in the fold and fault zones and the anticline and syncline structure at the same fold zones. The tectonic fractures of the Shanxi Formation during the Himalayan period are more developed than those during the Indosinian and Yanshanian period due to the superposition of the late tectonic movement to the early tectonic movement and the differences in the magnitude and direction of stress intensity.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of China (No.41802192)the National Science and Technology Key Special Project of China (No.2016ZX05044-002 and No.2016ZX05043)+2 种基金the Shanxi Provincial Basic Research Program-Coal Bed Methane Joint Research Foundation (No.2012012001 and No.2015012014)Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Water Resource Protection and Utilization in Coal Mining (No.SHJT-17-42.18)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (No.CUGL170811)
文摘Coalbed methane(CBM) resources in No.15 coal seam of Taiyuan Formation account for 55% of the total CBM resources in southern Qinshui Basin(SQB), and have a great production potential. This study aims at investigating the CBM production in No.15 coal seam and its influence factors. Based on a series of laboratory experiments and latest exploration and development data from local coal mines and CBM companies, the spatial characteristics of gas production of No.15 coal seam were analyzed and then the influences of seven factors on the gas productivity of this coal seam were discussed, including coal thickness, burial depth, gas content, ratio of critical desorption pressure to original coal reservoir pressure(RCPOP), porosity, permeability, and hydrogeological condition. The influences of hydrological condition on CBM production were analyzed based on the discussions of four aspects: hydrogeochemistry, roof lithology and its distribution, hydrodynamic field of groundwater, and recharge rate of groundwater. Finally, a three-level analytic hierarchy process(AHP) evaluation model was proposed for predicting the CBM potentials of the No.15 coal seam in the SQB. The best prospective target area for CBM production of the No.15 coal seam is predicted to be in the districts of Panzhuang, Chengzhuang and south of Hudi.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos. 41330638, 41272154, 51325403, 51104148, and 51204162)the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions (PAPD)Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds (No. 1302049B)
文摘In this paper, influences on the reservoir permeability, the reservoir architecture and the fluid flow pattern caused by hydraulic fracturing are analyzed. Based on the structure and production fluid flow model of post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir, Warren-Root Model is improved. A new physical model that is more suitable for post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir is established. The results show that the width, the flow conductivity and the permeability of hydraulic fractures are much larger than natural fractures in coal bed reservoir. Hydraulic fracture changes the flow pattern of gas and flow channel to wellbore, thus should be treated as an independent medium. Warrant-Root Model has some limitations and can’t give a comprehensive interpretation of seepage mechanism in post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir. Modified Warrant-Root Model simplifies coal bed reservoir to an ideal system with hydraulic fracture, orthogonal macroscopic fracture and cuboid matrix. Hydraulic fracture is double wing, vertical and symmetric to wellbore. Coal bed reservoir is divided into cuboids by hydraulic fracture and further by macroscopic fractures. Flow behaviors in coal bed reservoir are simplified to three step flows of gas and two step flows of water. The swap mode of methane between coal matrix and macroscopic fractures is pseudo steady fluid channeling. The flow behaviors of methane to wellbore no longer follow Darcy’s Law and are mainly affected by inertia force. The flow pattern of water follows Darcy’s Law. The new physical model is more suitable for post fracturing high-rank coal reservoir.
基金Projects(41330638,41272154)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(PAPD),ChinaProject(2014M551705)supported by the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
文摘Field geological work, field engineering monitoring, laboratory experiments and numerical simulation were used to study the development characteristics of pore-fracture system and hydraulic fracture of No.3 coal reservoir in Southern Qinshui Basin. Flow patterns of methane and water in pore-fracture system and hydraulic fracture were discussed by using limit method and average method. Based on the structure model and flow pattern of post-fracturing high-rank coal reservoir, flow patterns of methane and water were established. Results show that seepage pattern of methane in pore-fracture system is linked with pore diameter, fracture width, coal bed pressure and flow velocity. While in hydraulic fracture, it is controlled by fracture height, pressure and flow velocity. Seepage pattern of water in pore-fracture system is linked with pore diameter, fracture width and flow velocity. While in hydraulic fracture, it is controlled by fracture height and flow velocity. Pores and fractures in different sizes are linked up by ultramicroscopic fissures, micro-fissures and hydraulic fracture. In post-fracturing high-rank coal reservoir, methane has level-three flow and gets through triple medium to the wellbore; and water passes mainly through double medium to the wellbore which is level-two flow.
基金This research was funded by grants from the Natural Science Foundation in Hubei(2018CFB349)the National Natural Sciences Foundation of China(41672155,61733016)Open Research Fund Program of Key Laboratory of Tectonics and Petroleum Resources Ministry of Education(No.TPR-2018-10).
文摘Gas drainage is carried out based on output from each coal bed throughout commingling production of coalbed methane(CBM).A reasonable drainage process should therefore initially guarantee main coal bed production and then enhance gas output from other beds.Permanent damage can result if this is not the case,especially with regard to fracture development in the main gas-producing coal bed and can greatly reduce single well output.Current theoretical models and measuring devices are inapplicable to commingled CBM drainage,however,and so large errors in predictive models cannot always be avoided.The most effective currently available method involves directly measuring gas output from each coal bed as well as determining the dominant gas-producing unit.A dynamic evaluation technique for gas output from each coal bed during commingling CBM production is therefore proposed in this study.This technique comprises a downhole measurement system combined with a theoretical calculation model.Gas output parameters(i.e.,gas-phase flow rate,temperature,pressure)are measured in this approach via a downhole measurement system;substituting these parameters into a deduced theoretical calculation model then means that gas output from each seam can be calculated to determine the main gas-producing unit.Trends in gas output from a single well or each seam can therefore be predicted.The laboratory and field test results presented here demonstrate that calculation errors in CBM outputs can be controlled within a margin of 15%and therefore conform with field use requirements.
文摘Based on spontaneous desorption characteristic, the correlation of desorption time and gas content was analyzed and the application of it in production was researched. The desorption of high rank coalbed methane in Qinshui basin was periodic, and isotope fractionation effect also exists in the process. △δ^13C1 can be used to distinguish the stabilization of coalbed methane wells, associated with desorption rate, the individual well recoverable reserves can be calculated. Economically recoverable time can be predicted according to the logarithmic relationship between desorption gas content per ton and desorption time. The error between predicted result and numerical simulation result is only 1.5%.
基金supported by Open Foundation of the Key Laboratory of Universities in Anhui Province for Prevention of Mine Geological Disasters(No.2022-MGDP-07)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.42102216)+2 种基金National Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering,China University of Petroleum,Beijing(No.PRE/open-2302)the NSFC-Shanxi Coal-Based Low Carbon Joint Fund of China(No.U1910205)National Natural Science Foundations of China(No.41972173)。
文摘As an unconventional natural gas resource,coalbed methane(CBM)development releases a large amount of CBM wells co-produced water.Geochemical characteristics of the co-produced water provide an essential foundation for the production dynamics of CBM reservoirs if the impacts of fracturing fluids and other aquifers can be ignored.In the Shizhuangnan Block of the southern Qinshui Basin,constant and trace elements in CBM co-produced water from the wellheads were collected and determined,which is applied to assess water source,fracturing fluid effect,and CBM production.Based on principle component analysis and hierarchical clustering analysis,the water samples are divided into four categories.It suggests that different characteristics affected by water-rock interaction,reservoir environment,aquifer recharge,and hydraulic fracturing result in the various ratios of Na^(+)/Cl^(-),alkalinity(HCO_(3)^(-)+CO_(3)^(2-))/Cl^(-)and other specific rules.Moreover,Cl^(-)is selected as a dividing line for complete fracturing fluid flow back,associated with organic-bound chlorine complexes in the original coal seam water.Compared to constant elements,there is a significant correlation between Li and Sr concentrations and CBM productivity,so templates regarding trace elements can be used to distinguish various sources of the co-produced water.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42150710532 and 42103048).
文摘The knowledge of the residence time of formation water is fundamental to understanding the subsurface flow and hydrological setting.To better identify the origin and evolution of coal seam water and its impact on gas storage and production,this study collected coalbed methane co-produced water in the southeast Qinshui Basin and detected chemical and isotopic compositions,especially 36Cl and 129I concentrations.The calculated tracer ages of 129I(5.2–50.6 Ma)and 36Cl(0.13–0.76 Ma)are significantly younger than the age of coal-bearing formation(Pennsylvanian-Cisuralian),indicating freshwater recharge after coal deposition.The model that utilises 129I/I and 36Cl/Cl ratios to constrain the timing of recharge and the proportion of recharge water reveals that over 60%of pre-anthropogenic meteoric water entered coal seams since 10 Ma and mixed with residue initial deposition water,corresponding to the basin inversion in Cenozoic.The spatial distribution of major ion concentrations reveals the primary recharge pathway for meteoric water from coal outcrops at the eastern margin to the basin center.This study demonstrates the occurrence of higher gas production rates from wells that accept water recharge in recent times and suggests the possible potential of the non-stagnant zones for high gas production.
文摘Coal reservoirs in the Qinshui Basin are characterized by high thermal evolution degree,low permeability,low reservoir pressure,lower gas saturation and strong heterogeneity,so its coalbed methane(CBM)development is quite difficult.In this paper,the development practice of highrank CBM horizontal wells in the Fanzhuang-Zhengzhuang Block was analyzed in terms of geological and engineering factors to clarify the productivity influencing factors,suitable geological conditions and potential tapping countermeasures of multi-lateral horizontal wells.It is shown that the reasons for the low development efficiency of multi-lateral horizontal wells are divided into three types.The first one is geological factor,such as encountering low CBM content areas or faults.The second is engineering factor,such as drilling fluid plugging,drilling collapse,drainage collapse and dust coal blockage.The third is the combination of both factors.It is concluded that encountering low CBM content areas and faults,collapse and blockage are the main reasons for the low production of multi-lateral horizontal wells in the Zhengzhuang-Fanzhuang Block,with the CBM content higher than 20 m^(3)/t,the ratio of critical desorption pressure and reservoir pressure higher than 0.7 and vitrinite reflectance(R_(o))higher than 3.8.The prerequisite for an open-hole horizontal well in this area to produce CBM at a high rate is that the well lies in the tensile stress zone.Finally,the countermeasures to tap the potential of some inefficient wells were put forward.First,the inefficient wells which are blocked with dust coal or collapsed in the later stage should be stimulated based on classifications.And second,it is necessary to explore new types of horizontal wells so as to deal with borehole collapse and continue the operation in the later stage by using tree-like roof horizontal wells,single-lateral horizontal wells with casing or screen completion and fish-bone horizontal wells.
基金Scientific and Technological Project of China National Petroleum Exploration and Production Corporation"Research on North China Coalbed Methane Reserve Utilization and Beneficial Development Technology"(kt2021-10-07)China National Petroleum North China Technology Project of Oilfield Company"Geological Design Technology of High Coalbed Methane Horizontal Well and Implementation Tracking Research"(2022-HB-M03).
文摘There are abundant high-rank coal bed methane(CBM)resources in China,accounting for one third of total CBM resources.Its efficient development and utilization is of great significance to guarantee the national energy strategic security,diminish the hidden danger of coal mine production and reduce carbon dioxide emission.In order to solve the"four lows"problem(i.e.,low effective utilization ratio of proved reserves,low productivity targeting ratio,low single-well production rate and low development profit)restricting the development of high-rank CBM industry in China,this paper deeply analyzes the core problems restricting the development of high-rank CBM.Based on this,several new methods of production control,area selection and evaluation are put forward by taking multiple measures,such as paying the same attention on theoretical research and technological research&development,carrying out laboratory research and field test in parallel and conducting large scale construction and benefit development simultaneously.And the following research results are obtained.First,the geological difference between CBM and coal mine,the difference in reserves recoverability,the adaptability of engineering technology and the scientificity of production are the main factors restricting CBM development effect.Second,"Four-element"production control theory,methane-leading en gineering transformation method and methane-leading production control theory are proposed,which provides guidance for the development of a series of technologies for the efficient development of high-rank CBM.Third,in practice,the control degree of quality reserves is increased from 32%to 80%,the success ratio of development wells is increased from 60%to 95%,the average single-well daily gas production of vertical wells is increased by about 1100 m^(3),the drilling cost of horizontal wells is reduced by 50%,and the operation cost per cubic meter of gas is reduced by 24%.In conclusion,the established technology series for the efficient development of high-rank CBM actively promote the efficient CBMdevelopment in the Qinshui Basin.The yearly CBM production of PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Company is expected to reach 20108 m^(3) in the middle of the"14th Five-Year Plan",which promotes the strategic development of CBM industry in China.
文摘Due to the nature of coal bed,slack coal production is inevitable in gas recovery sby water drainage.When coalbed methane(CBM)wells are reentered after low energy exploitation and shut-in,the negative effect of slack coal production on productivity of CBM is irreversible.In this paper,the CBM occurrence characteristics and multi-lateral horizontal well trajectory in the Qinshui Basin,Shanxi Province,were analyzed.In the multi-lateral horizontal wells,the expected gas production rate could not be reached and the production rate after shut-in maintenance could not restore to the level before shut-in.The reason for these issues is that migration pathways in the reservoirs are blocked by slack coal deposits,while formation water and slack coal deposit accumulated at the troughs of horizontal sections enlarge the resistance for gas to flow into the bottom hole.Furthermore,three key technologies to deal with slack coal blockage were proposed.Firstly,CBM horizontal well trajectory should follow the principle of keeping the wellbores smooth and updip instead of being“wavy”,on the premise of guaranteeing CBM drilling rate.Secondly,the cavities of production wells,as an important part of multi-lateral horizontal wells,are capable of settling sand,and can be used for gaseliquidesolid separation.And thirdly,a tree-like horizontal well with its main hole set on stable seam top or floor,provides a stable well flushing passage for coal powder.This research provides a useful attempt in solving the problem of slack coal production in gas recovery by water drainage.
文摘Coalbed methane enrichment will be controlled by many good macro geological dynamical conditions;there is evident difference of enrichment grade in different area and different geological conditions.This paper has studied tectonic dynamical conditions,thermal dynamical conditions and hydraulic conditions,which affect coalbed methane enrichment in Qinshui basin.Coalbed methane enrichment units have been divided based on tectonic dynamical conditions of Qinshui basin,combined with thermal dynamical conditions and hydraulic conditions.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （40972106） the Major Projects of the National Science and Technology of China （2011ZX05042-001-002） the Central Universities Fundamental Research Special Foundation of China （292011266）
文摘Based on analysis on X-ray diffraction, the metamorphic grade of coal in southeast Qinshui Basin was discussed, and a precise evaluation of coal rank through XRD analysis was made, in addition, the correlation of coal rank and vitrinite reflectance （Ro） was compared. XRD spectra of coal shows （002）-band and γ-band, and based on fitting calculation and multi-peak separation methods, the values of 2θ002 and 2θγ can be obtained, as well as corresponding intensities I002 and Iγ, consequently the coal rank can be quantized as the ratio of I002 and Iγ, that is coal rank=I002/Iγ. The research shows that the values of θ002 and θγ increase with the metamorphic grade, and a very good linear positive correlation exists between calculated Coal Rank and Ro.
基金Supported by the China National Science and Technology Major Project(2017ZX05064)
文摘A desorption simulation experiment with the condition of simulated strata was designed. The experiment, under different depressurizing rates and the same fluid saturation, was conducted on the sample from 3# coal of Daning coal mine in Jincheng, Shanxi Province. The gas production rate and pressure change at both ends of the sample were studied systematically, and the mechanisms of some phenomena in the experiment were discussed. The experimental results show that, whether at fast or slow depressurizing rate, the methane adsorbed to high-rank coal can effectively desorb and the desorption efficiency can reach above 90%. There is an obvious inflection point on the gas yield curve during the desorption process and it appears after the pressure on the lump of coal reduces below the desorption pressure. The desorption of methane from high-rank coal is mainly driven by differential pressure, and high pressure difference is conducive to fast desorption. In the scenario of fast depressurization, the desorption inflection appears earlier and the gas production rate in the stage of rapid desorption is higher. It is experimentally concluded that the originally recognized strategy of long-term slow CBM production is doubtful and the economic benefit of CBM exploitation from high-rank coal can be effectively improved by rapid drainage and pressure reduction. The field experiment results in pilot blocks of Fanzhuang and Zhengzhuang show that by increasing the drainage depressurization rate, the peak production of gas well would increase greatly, the time of gas well to reach the economic production shortened, the average time for a gas well to reach expected production reduced by half, and the peak gas production is higher.
文摘Qinshui Basin is located in the southeast of Shanxi Province, China. Taking the shale of Taiyuan Formation in Qinshui Basin as the research object, the study analyzed the pore size of the shale of Taiyuan formation in detail from micropore to macropore by the methods of mercury injection, liquid nitrogen analysis and combination of liquid nitrogen and mercury injection. The results show that: 1) the visible pores and macropores are poorly developed and distributed unevenly in the shale of Taiyuan formation, and the micropores are well developed in the shale, and there are more open pores in the pore diameter range, and the pore connectivity is good;2) the liquid nitrogen experiment shows that the pores of Taiyuan Shale are relatively developed between 15 nm and 20 nm, and the formation of hysteresis loop may be caused by some narrow slit pores with similar layered structure;3) the comprehensive analysis of liquid nitrogen and mercury injection experiments shows that the shale of the Taiyuan formation mainly develops micropores, the Mesopores is not developed, the pore volume at 10 - 100 nm is more developed than other parts, and the specific surface is mainly contributed by micropores, which can improve the efficiency of shale gas resolution;at the same time, it provides a channel for Shale gas migration, which is beneficial to the development of shale gas.
基金Special and Significant Project of National Science and Technology“Horizontal Well Development Demonstration Project of Coalbed Methane in Qinshui Basin,Shanxi Province,China”(No.:2011ZX05061)Special and Significant Project of PetroChina“Exploration and Development Demonstration Project of Coal-bed Gas Field in Qinshui Basin”(No.:2010E-2208).
文摘The low average single-well production,resulting in low economic benefit,has become the main bottleneck of CBM development in China.In view of this issue,through case study of a CBM gas reservoir in the southern Qinshui Basin,we summarized the present status of CBM technology and development there and also pointed out some major problems in CBM development:(1)the engineering technology for the CBM development needs to adapt to the particular geological characteristics;(2)a large number of inefficient zones still exist in mature blocks in the southern Qinshui Basin;(3)single-well production can not be effectively enhanced only by increasing the fracturing scale;(4)the production of multi-lateral wells is higher,but the fulfillment rate of production capacity overall is still low;and(5)on-site management lacks scientific evidence.On this basis,we present the following suggestions for subsequent coalbed gas development:(1)the production construction mode should be changed,and the fulfillment rate of production capacity construction should be improved;(2)CBM geological research should be improved and well types and locations should be designed reasonably and scientifically;(3)main technologies should be built in a dialectical thinking mode;(4)horizontal well design should be optimized to improve the applicability of relevant technologies;(5)fracturing mode should be changed to improve single-well production;and(6)the drainage technology should be changed to improve economic efficiency.
基金National Science and Technology Major Project“Demonstration project of horizontal well-based CBM development in the Qinshui Basin,Shanxi”(No.2011ZX05061).
文摘A multi-lateral horizontal well is one of the main well types employed in the coal bed methane(CBM)development.In a traditional CBM multi-lateral horizontal well,either a major hole or laterals will go crossing through coal beds to the largest extent,which may eventually result in bed collapse,footage failing to meet the design requirement,and the major hole unable to be monitored,re-entered and flushed.Therefore,this paper puts forward a design idea of a tree-like horizontal well composed of a major hole(for dredging passage),laterals(for controlling drainage area)and sub-laterals(for enhancing production).The major hole is usually drilled on the stable roof or floor of a coal bed,laterals are drilled from the major hole into coal beds,and several sub-laterals are drilled from laterals.The major hole,laterals and sub-laterals constitute a tree-like drainage and recovery system,whose major hole remains stable for a long period and can be monitored and maintained.The technique has been successfully applied in Well ZS 1P-5H in the Qinshui Basin,Shanxi.The well included one major hole,13 laterals,and 26 sub-laterals,with a total drilling footage of 12288 m,a total coal bed footage of 9512 m,and a total pure coal footage of 9408 m.Its major hole was fully placed in the mudstone of the coal bed roof.This well records a successful case of incident-free single well drilling with a footage of more than 10,000 m and serves as a new well type for efficient CBM development in China.
基金Project supported by National Science and Technology Major Project“Stimulation Material Development and Well Completion Technology Research”(No.:2011ZX05042-002-001).
文摘For deep CBM productivity improvement,a technical concept of conducting multi-well synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing was proposed based on its geological characteristics.First,a mathematical model for multi-fracture induced stress was established by using the boundary element displacement discontinuity method,to simulate the distribution of induced stress field in deep coal beds and analyze the possibility of the formation of complex fracture networks induced by the hydraulic conformance fracturing.Then,the propagation situation of fracture networks interfered by stress and its influencing factors were studied by using the discrete element method.And finally,the feasibility of synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing technology was verified through tri-axial fracturing experiment and field application.It is shown that by virtue of synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing technology,stress interference area and strength are increased,so horizontal major stress difference is decreased and even the direction of earth stress is changed regionally,which is conducive to the connection of developed face cleats and butt cleats in coal rocks,so as to form large,efficient and complex fracture networks.Furthermore,the favorable conditions for the formation of complex fracture networks by hydraulic conformance fracturing include lower initial horizontal major stress difference,low Poisson's ratio,short well spacing and low fracturing fluid viscosity and high net pressure inside the fractures.Finally,it is shown from the 3D true physical simulation experiments that by virtue of this synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing technology,natural fractures in coal rocks can be connected sufficiently,and consequently complex fracture networks composed of hydraulic fractures,face cleats and butt cleats are created.Based on these research results,a set of optimization design method for the synchronous hydraulic conformance fracturing of deep coal beds was proposed.Five vertical wells located in the deep coal beds of North Shizhuang Block in the Southern Qinshui Basin were chosen for the pilot test.It is indicated from fracture monitoring and drainage/production data that the stimulated reservoir volume(SRV)of synchronous hydraulic fractured wells is large and its fracture network is complex;and that compared with the conventionally fractured wells,the synchronous hydraulic fractured well is earlier in gas breakthrough,and higher and more stable in production rates and casing pressure and its regional pressure drop even spreads to the adjacent wells,so that their production rates are remarkably raised.
基金Project supported by the National Major Science and Technology Project“Demonstrative horizontal well development of CBM in Qinshui Basin,Shanxi”(No.:2011ZX05061)PetroChina Major Science and Technology Project“Demonstrative exploration and development of CBM in Qinshui Basin”(No.:2010E-2208)PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Science and Technology Project“Research on efficient development technologies for Mabe East block”(No.:2016-HB-M06).
文摘Low average single-well production resulting in low economic benefit has become the main bottleneck of the CBM gas development in China.So it is significant to choose suitable efficient development technologies based on CBM geological factors for high rank CBM recovery enhancement.In view of this,CBM geological factors were analyzed,different geological models were established and the corresponding models of development engineering technologies were thus put forward.It was proposed that the four main factors affecting high rank CBM recovery from a lower degree to a higher degree respectively include coal texture,rank of coal metamorphism,in-situ stress,and the ratio of critical desorption pressure to initial reservoir pressure.On this basis,four engineering geological models were classified as follows:vertical well,open-hole multilateral horizontal well,U-shaped and roof tree-like horizontal wells,and fish-bone and L-shaped wells.It is concluded that the former two models are more adaptable in such areas with better coal texture and high degree of thermal maturity,while the latter two are commonly applied in a wide range of areas.
