The carbonate-rich shale of the Permian Wujiaping Formation in Sichuan Basin exhibits significant heterogeneity in its lithology and pore structure,which directly influence its potential for shale gas extraction.This ...The carbonate-rich shale of the Permian Wujiaping Formation in Sichuan Basin exhibits significant heterogeneity in its lithology and pore structure,which directly influence its potential for shale gas extraction.This study assesses the factors that govern pore heterogeneity by analyzing the mineral composition of the shale,as well as its pore types and their multifractal characteristics.Three primary shale facies-siliceous,mixed,and calcareous-are identified based on mineralogy,and their multifractal characteristics reveal strongly heterogeneous pore structures.The brittleness of siliceous shale,rich in quartz and pyrite,is favorable for hydraulic fracturing;while calcareous shale,with higher levels of calcite,exhibits reduced brittleness.Multifractal analysis,using nitrogen adsorption isotherms,reveals complex pore structures across different shale facies,with siliceous shale showing better pore connectivity and uniformity.The types of pores in shales include organic matter pores,interparticle pores,and intraparticle pores,among which organic matter pores are the most abundant.Pore size distribution and connectivity are notably higher in siliceous shale compared to calcareous shale,which exhibit a predominance of micropores and more isolated pore structures.Pore heterogeneity of the carbonate-rich shale in the Wujiaping Formation is primarily governed by its intrinsic mineral composition,carbonate diagenesis,mechanical compaction,and its subsequent thermal maturation with the micro-migration of organic matter.This study highlights the importance of mineral composition,especially the presence of dolomite and calcite,in shaping pore heterogeneity.These findings emphasize the critical role of shale lithofacies and pore structure in optimizing shale gas extraction methods.展开更多
Nanoscale pore characteristics of the Upper Permian Longtan transitional mudrocks and their equivalent strata Wujiaping Formation marine mudrocks in and around the eastern Sichuan Basin was investigated using field em...Nanoscale pore characteristics of the Upper Permian Longtan transitional mudrocks and their equivalent strata Wujiaping Formation marine mudrocks in and around the eastern Sichuan Basin was investigated using field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM)and low-pressure N2 adsorption experiments.The results indicate that the Upper Permian mudrock is at a mature stage with total organic carbon(TOC)values ranging between 0.47%and 12.3%.The Longtan mudrocks mainly contain vitrinite,and their mineral composition is primarily clay.In contrast,the Wujiaping mudrocks are dominated by sapropelinite and solid bitumen,and their mineral compositions are mainly quartz and a notably high amount of pyrite.The FE-SEM reveals that clay mineral pores and microcracks are the common pore types in the Longtan mudrocks.The specific surface area and pore volume depend on the clay content but are negatively correlated with the TOC.The generation of nanometer pores in the Longtan mudrocks is caused by high clay mineral contents.Meanwhile,the Wujiaping mudrock mainly contains OM pores,and the pore parameters are positively correlated with the TOC.The OM pore development exhibits remarkable differences in the Longtan and Wujiaping mudrocks,which might be related to their sedimentary facies and maceral fractions.Vitrinite and inertinite appear as discrete particles in these mudrocks and cannot generate pores during thermal maturation.Sapropelinite often contains many secondary pores,and solid bitumen with large particles,usually with several pores,is not the major contributor to the pore system of the investigated mudrock.展开更多
基金supported by research projects P23057 and JKK4624004 of Jianghan Oilfield Company,SINOPEC.
文摘The carbonate-rich shale of the Permian Wujiaping Formation in Sichuan Basin exhibits significant heterogeneity in its lithology and pore structure,which directly influence its potential for shale gas extraction.This study assesses the factors that govern pore heterogeneity by analyzing the mineral composition of the shale,as well as its pore types and their multifractal characteristics.Three primary shale facies-siliceous,mixed,and calcareous-are identified based on mineralogy,and their multifractal characteristics reveal strongly heterogeneous pore structures.The brittleness of siliceous shale,rich in quartz and pyrite,is favorable for hydraulic fracturing;while calcareous shale,with higher levels of calcite,exhibits reduced brittleness.Multifractal analysis,using nitrogen adsorption isotherms,reveals complex pore structures across different shale facies,with siliceous shale showing better pore connectivity and uniformity.The types of pores in shales include organic matter pores,interparticle pores,and intraparticle pores,among which organic matter pores are the most abundant.Pore size distribution and connectivity are notably higher in siliceous shale compared to calcareous shale,which exhibit a predominance of micropores and more isolated pore structures.Pore heterogeneity of the carbonate-rich shale in the Wujiaping Formation is primarily governed by its intrinsic mineral composition,carbonate diagenesis,mechanical compaction,and its subsequent thermal maturation with the micro-migration of organic matter.This study highlights the importance of mineral composition,especially the presence of dolomite and calcite,in shaping pore heterogeneity.These findings emphasize the critical role of shale lithofacies and pore structure in optimizing shale gas extraction methods.
基金supported by the National NaturalScience Foundation of China(Grant No.41802163,41503033)Hunan Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.2018JJ3152)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Plan Project of Sichuan province(Grant No.2018JZ0003)the State Petroleum and Gas Specific Project(Grant No.2016ZX05061001-001)
文摘Nanoscale pore characteristics of the Upper Permian Longtan transitional mudrocks and their equivalent strata Wujiaping Formation marine mudrocks in and around the eastern Sichuan Basin was investigated using field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM)and low-pressure N2 adsorption experiments.The results indicate that the Upper Permian mudrock is at a mature stage with total organic carbon(TOC)values ranging between 0.47%and 12.3%.The Longtan mudrocks mainly contain vitrinite,and their mineral composition is primarily clay.In contrast,the Wujiaping mudrocks are dominated by sapropelinite and solid bitumen,and their mineral compositions are mainly quartz and a notably high amount of pyrite.The FE-SEM reveals that clay mineral pores and microcracks are the common pore types in the Longtan mudrocks.The specific surface area and pore volume depend on the clay content but are negatively correlated with the TOC.The generation of nanometer pores in the Longtan mudrocks is caused by high clay mineral contents.Meanwhile,the Wujiaping mudrock mainly contains OM pores,and the pore parameters are positively correlated with the TOC.The OM pore development exhibits remarkable differences in the Longtan and Wujiaping mudrocks,which might be related to their sedimentary facies and maceral fractions.Vitrinite and inertinite appear as discrete particles in these mudrocks and cannot generate pores during thermal maturation.Sapropelinite often contains many secondary pores,and solid bitumen with large particles,usually with several pores,is not the major contributor to the pore system of the investigated mudrock.
