Genetic mechanisms of high-quality tight siliciclastic reservoirs:A case study from the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation in the Yuanba area,Sichuan Basin,China

This study analyzed the petrological characteristics,diagenesis,pore types,and physical properties of the tight coarse-grained siliciclastic sequences in the third member of the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation(also referred to as the Xu-3 Member)in the western Yuanba area in the northeastern Sichuan Basin,China,based on the results of 242.61-m-long core description,292 thin-section observations,scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and 292 physical property tests.The types and genetic mechanisms of high-quality tight coarse-grained siliciclastic reservoirs in this member was determined thereafter.The research objective is to guide the exploration and development of the tight coarse-grained siliciclastic sequences in the Xu-3 Member.The results of this study are as follows.Two types of high-quality reservoirs are developed in the coarse-grained siliciclastic sequences of the Xu-3 Member,namely the fractured fine-grained sandy conglomerate type and porous medium-grained calcarenaceous sandstone type.Hydrodynamic energy in the sedimentary environment is the key factor controlling the formation of high-quality reservoirs.These high-quality reservoirs are developed mainly in the transitional zone with moderately high hydrodynamic energy between delta-plain braided channels and delta-front subaqueous distributary channels.The dolomitic debris(gravel)content is the main factor affecting the reservoirs’physical properties.The micritic algal debris and sandy debris in the dolomitic debris(or gravels)tend to recrystallize during burial,forming intercrystalline pores within.In the medium-grained calcarenaceous sandstones,intercrystalline pores in the dolomitic debris are formed at the early diagenetic stage,and a pore system consisting of structural fractures connecting intergranular pores,intergranular dissolution pores,and kaolinite intergranular micropores is developed at the late stage of diagenesis.The formation of intercrystalline pores in dolomite gravels and gravel-edge fractures,a pore system connected by gravel-edge and tectonic fractures,is closely related to the dolomite gravels in the sandy fine-grained conglomerates.

Characterization of favorable lithofacies in tight sandstone reservoirs and its significance for gas exploration and exploitation: A case study of the 2nd Member of Triassic Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area, Sichuan Basin

By using core,logging curves,and experiment data,favorable lithofacies types in the 2 nd Member of Triassic Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area,Sichuan Basin were classified,standard of the favorable lithofacies was established,planar distribution regularities of the favorable lithofacies were identified,and forming mechanisms of the favorable lithofacies and their control effect on production were examined.(1)The 2 nd Member of Xujiahe Formation has twelve types of lithofacies,among which multiple layer medium-coarse grain sandstone lithofacies,parallel bedding medium-coarse grain sandstone lithofacies,massive bedding medium-coarse grain sandstone lithofacies,inclined bedding medium-coarse grain sandstone lithofacies,and charcoal-bearing medium-coarse grain sandstone lithofacies with better physical properties and higher gas content are favorable lithofacies;they feature low gamma,low neutron porosity,low resistivity,and high acoustic travel time on logging curves.(2)The sedimentary process controls spatial distribution of sand bodies which are the material basis of the favorable lithofacies;post diagenetic fluids would differentially reconstruct the favorable lithofacies;tectonic activities and abnormal formation pressure made strata slide along the weakness plane,giving rise to fractures in different types of rocks,which can enhance the reservoir permeability significantly.(3)The development degree of favorable lithofacies is a major factor affecting stable production of gas well.

Petrophysical and capillary pressure properties of the upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation tight gas sandstones in western Sichuan,China

The tight sandstones of the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation（T_3x） constitute important gas reservoirs in western Sichuan.The Xujiahe sandstones are characterized by low to very low porosity （av.5.22%and 3.62%） for the T_3x^4 and T_3x^2 sandstones,respectively）,extremely low permeability（av. 0.060 mD and 0.058 mD for the T_3x^4 and T_3x^2 sandstones,respectively）,strong heterogeneity,micronano pore throat,and poor pore throat sorting.As a result of complex pore structure and the occurrence of fractures,weak correlations exist between petrophysical properties and pore throat size,demonstrating that porosity or pore throat size alone does not serve as a good permeability predictor.Much improved correlations can be obtained between permeability and porosity when pore throat radii are incorporated. Correlations between porosity,permeability,and pore throat radii corresponding to different saturations of mercury were established,showing that the pore throat radius at 20%mercury saturation（R_（20）） is the best permeability predictor.Multivariate regression analysis and artificial neural network（ANN） methods were used to establish permeability prediction models and the unique characteristics of neural networks enable them to be more successful in predicting permeability than the multivariate regression model.In addition, four petrophysical rock types can be identified based on the distributions of R_（20）,each exhibiting distinct petrophysical properties and corresponding to different flow units.

Types and genesis of sweet spots in the tight sandstone gas reservoirs:Insights from the Xujiahe Formation,northern Sichuan Basin,China

Through comprehensively applying geological and geophysical data,as well as core and thin section observation,the characteristics of reservoirs and fractures in the second member of the Xujiahe Formation(hereinafter referred to as Xu2 Member)in the Yuanba area,northern Sichuan Basin,were studied.Combined with the analysis of the main controlling factors of production capacity,the types and characteristics of the sweet spots in the tight sandstone gas reservoir were determined.The evaluation standards and geological models of the sweet spots were established.The results are as follows:(1)There are bedding-parallel fracture-,fault-induced fracture-,and pore-dominated sweet spots in the tight sandstone gas reservoirs of the Xu2 Member.(2)The bedding parallel fracture-dominated sweet spots have developed in quartz sandstones with well-developed horizontal fractures and micro-fractures.They are characterized by high permeability and high gas output during production tests.This kind of sweet spots is thin and shows a limited distribution.Their logging responses show extremely low gamma-ray(GR)values and medium-high AC values.Moreover,the bedding parallel fracture-dominated sweet spots can be mapped using seismic methods.(3)The fault-induced fracture-dominated sweet spots have welldeveloped medium-and high-angle shear fractures.Their logging responses show an increase in peaks of AC values and total hydrocarbon content and a decrease in resistivity.Seismically,the areas with welldeveloped fault-induced fracture-dominated sweet spots can be effectively mapped using the properties such as seismic entropy and maximum likelihood.(4)The pore-dominated sweet spots are developed in medium-grained feldspathic litharenites with good reservoir properties.They are thick and widely distributed.(5)These three types of sweet spots are mainly determined by sedimentation,diagenesis,and tectonism.The bedding parallel fracture-dominated sweet spots are distributed in beachbar quartz sandstones on the top of the 1st sand layer group in the Xu2 Member,which develops in a shore-shallow lake environment.The fault-induced fracture-dominated sweet spots mainly occur near faults.They are increasingly developed in areas closer to faults.The pore-dominated sweet spots are primarily distributed in the 2nd and 3rd sand layer groups,which lie in the development areas of distributary channels near provenances at western Yuanba area.Based on the geological and seismic data,a comprehensive evaluation standard for these three types of sweet spots of the tight sandstone reservoirs in the Xu2 Member has been established,which,on the one hand,lays the foundation for the development and evaluation of the gas reservoir,and on the other hand,deepens the understanding of sweet spot in the tight sandstone gas reservoirs.

Geological characteristics and models of fault-foldfracture body in deep tight sandstone of the second member of Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation in Xinchang structural belt of Sichuan Basin,SW China

In the second member of the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation(T_(3)x_(2))in the Xinchang area,western Sichuan Basin,only a low percent of reserves has been recovered,and the geological model of gas reservoir sweet spot remains unclear.Based on a large number of core,field outcrop,test and logging-seismic data,the T_(3)x_(2) gas reservoir in the Xinchang area is examined.The concept of fault-fold-fracture body(FFFB)is proposed,and its types are recognized.The main factors controlling fracture development are identified,and the geological models of FFFB are established.FFFB refers to faults,folds and associated fractures reservoirs.According to the characteristics and genesis,FFFBs can be divided into three types:fault-fracture body,fold-fracture body,and fault-fold body.In the hanging wall of the fault,the closer to the fault,the more developed the effective fractures;the greater the fold amplitude and the closer to the fold hinge plane,the more developed the effective fractures.Two types of geological models of FFFB are established:fault-fold fracture,and matrix storage and permeability.The former can be divided into two subtypes:network fracture,and single structural fracture,and the later can be divided into three subtypes:bedding fracture,low permeability pore,and extremely low permeability pore.The process for evaluating favorable FFFB zones was formed to define favorable development targets and support the well deployment for purpose of high production.The study results provide a reference for the exploration and development of deep tight sandstone oil and gas reservoirs in China.

Diagenetic fluids evolution and genetic mechanism of tight sandstone gas reservoirs in Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation in Sichuan Basin, China

The reservoirs of the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation in Sichuan Basin have the characteristics of low compositional maturity, low contents of cements and medium textural maturity. The general physical properties of the reservoirs are poor, with low porosity and low permeability, and there are only a few reservoirs with medium porosity and low permeability in local areas. Based on the diagenetic mineral association, a diagenetic sequence of cements is established: early calcites (or micrite siderites) →first quartz overgrowth→chlorite coatings→dissolution of feldspars and debris→chlorite linings→ second quartz overgrowth (quartz widen or filled in remain intergranular pores and solution pores)→dissolution→third quartz overgrowth (quartz filled in intergranular and intragranular solution pores)→intergrowth (ferro) calcites→dolomites→ferro (calcites) dolomites→later dissolution→veins of quartz and calcites formation. Mechanical compaction is the main factor in making the reservoirs tight in the basin, followed by the second and third quartz overgrowth. In a long-term closed system, only feld-spars and some lithic fragments are dissolved by diagenetic fluids, while intergranular cements such as quartz and calcit are not dissolved and thus have little influence on the porosity of the Xujiahe Formation. This is the third factor that may have kept the sandstones of Xujiahe Formation tight finally. The hydrocarbon was extensively generated from organic materials after the second quartz overgrowth, and selectively entered favorable reservoirs to form tight sandstone gas reservoirs.

Heterogeneity and influencing factors of marine gravity flow tight sandstone under abnormally high pressure:A case study from the Miocene Huangliu Formation reservoirs in LD10 area,Yinggehai Basin,South China Sea

The characteristics of reservoir heterogeneity of the marine gravity flow tight sandstone from the Miocene Huangliu Formation under abnormally high pressure setting at LD10 area in Yinggehai Basin are studied,and the influencing factors on reservoir heterogeneity are discussed,based on modular formation dynamics test,thin sections,XRD analysis of clay minerals,scanning electron microscopy,measurement of pore throat image,porosity and permeability,and high pressure Hg injection,as well as the stimulation of burial thermal history.The aim is to elucidate characteristics of the heterogeneity and the evolution process of heterogeneity of the reservoir,and predict the favorable reservoirs distribution.(1)The heterogeneity of the reservoir is mainly controlled by the cement heterogeneity,pore throat heterogeneity,quality of the reservoir heterogeneity,and the diagenesis under an abnormally high pressure setting.(2)The differences in pore-throat structure caused by diagenetic evolution affected the intergranular material heterogeneity and the pore throat heterogeneity,and finally controlled the heterogeneity of reservoir quality.(3)Compared with the reservoir under normal pressure,abnormally high pressure restrains strength of the compaction and cementation and enhances the dissolution of the reservoir to some extent,and abnormally high pressure thus weakening the heterogeneity of the reservoir to a certain degree.The favorable reservoirs are mainly distributed in the gravity flow sand body under the strong overpressure zone in the middle and lower part of Huangliu Formation.

Analysis of lithofacies and evaluation of effective reservoirs of member 2 of Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area in Western Sichuan

In the Xinchang area in western Sichuan Basin,a total of 121.12 billion cubic meters of proved reserves of natural gas are discovered in Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation,but only 7.739 billion cubic meters of proved reserves of natural gas are produced.The main reason is that sandstones in Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area are generally tight,with strong heterogeneity,only intervals with relatively good physical properties have a certain production capacity;therefore,it is very necessary and important to evaluate effective reservoirs in Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation.Through analysis of cores,with consideration of color,sedimentary texture and grain size,lithofacies of Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation in the Xinchang area can be divided into 12 types.According to data of physical properties and thin section analysis,it can be concluded that the favorable lithofacies in the upper submember of Member 2 of Xujiahe Formation are the massive medium-coarse sandstone,the medium-coarse sandstone with cross bedding,and the medium-coarse sandstone with carbonaceous fragments.On the basis of electrical characteristics,well-logging interpretation standards for favorable lithofacies are established,in addition,favorable lithofacies and effective reservoir in the Xinchang area are determined,and distribution of favorable lithofacies(effective reservoir)is identified,which lay a solid foundation for next deployment of appraisal well and development of effective reserves.

Binary pore structure characteristics of tight sandstone reservoirs

The pore structure and its influence on physical properties and oil saturation of the Triassic Chang 7 sandstones,Ordos Basin were discussed using thin sections,physical properties,oil saturation and mercury intrusion data.The results show that the tight sandstone has a binary pore structure:when the pore throat radius is larger than the peak radius,the pore radius is significantly larger than throat size,the pore structure is similar to the bead-string model with no fractal feature,and the pore throat volume is determined by the pore volume.When the pore throat radius is smaller than the peak radius,the pore structure is close to the capillary model and shows fractal features,the pore size is close to the throat size,and the pore throat volume is determined by the throat radius.The development of pore throats larger than the peak radius provides most of the oil storage space and is the major controlling factor for the porosity and permeability variation of tight sandstone.The pore throat smaller than the peak radius(including throats with no mercury invaded)contributes major reservoir space,it shows limited variation and has little effect on the change of physical properties which is lack of correlation with oil saturation.The pore throat larger than the peak radius is mainly composed of secondary and intergranular pores.Therefore genesis and main controlling factors of large pores such as intergranular and dissolved pores should be emphasized when predicting the tight sandstones quality.

Micro pore and throat characteristics and origin of tight sandstone reservoirs: A case study of the Triassic Chang 6 and Chang 8 members in Longdong area, Ordos Basin, NW China

The microstructure differences of the Triassic Chang 6 and Chang 8 members tight reservoirs in the Longdong area of Ordos Basin were compared by means of cast thin sections, scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and constant rate mercury injection. Their pore evolution models were established, and the effects of main diagenesis on densification were examined. The throat is the main factor controlling the physical properties of the Chang 6 and Chang 8 members reservoirs: The lower the permeability, the smaller and the more concentrated the throat radius and the larger the proportion of the throats in the effective storage space. There are several obvious differences between Chang 6 and Chang 8 members:(1) with the increase of permeability, the contribution of the relative large throats to the permeability in the Chang 8 member reservoir is more than that in the Chang 6 member reservoir;(2) the control effect on pore-throat ratio of the nano-throats in the Chang 6 member reservoir is more significant. The sedimentary action determines the primary pore structure of the Chang 6 and Chang 8 members sand bodies, and the diagenesis is the main factor controlling the densification of the reservoirs. Because of the difference in rock fabrics and the chlorite content of Chang 6 and Chang 8, the strong compaction resulted in less porosity reduction(17%) of the Chang 81 reservoir with larger buried depth and larger ground temperature than the Chang 63 reservoir(19%). The siliceous, calcareous and clay minerals cement filling the pores and blocking the pore throat, which is the key factor causing the big differences between the reservoir permeability of Chang 6 and Chang 8 members.

Tight sandstone reservoir sensitivity and damage mechanism analysis: A case study from Ordos Basin, China and implications for reservoir damage prevention

Analysis of reservoir sensitivity to velocity,water,salt,acid,alkali and stress is critical for reservoir protection.To study the tight sandstone reservoir sensitivity at different formation depths(effective stress)and formation water conditions(pH,salinity,and fluid velocity),a series of dynamic core flow tests under different pH,salinity,acid,and effective stress conditions were performed on samples from tight sandstone reservoirs of the Upper Triassic Yanchang 8(T_(3)y^(8))Member and conventional reservoirs of the Middle-Lower Jurassic Yan'an 9(J_(1-2)y^(9))Member in the Ordos Basin.The results indicate that,compared with the conventional reservoirs,the tight sandstone reservoirs are more sensitive to velocity and stress,less sensitive to water,alkali and salinity,and respond better to acid fracturing.In addition,the critical conditions(salinity,velocity,pH,and stress)for pumping drilling,completion,and fracturing fluids into tight sandstone reservoirs were investigated.A combination of scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy-dispersive spectrometry(SEM-EDS),cathodoluminescence(CL),casting thin section(CTS)and nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR)images,high-pressure mercury injection capillary pressure(MICP)measurements as well as X-ray fluorescence spectral(XRF)analyses were employed to analyze the damage mechanisms of the conventional reservoirs(J_(1-2)y^(9))and tight sandstone reservoirs(T_(3)y^(8))caused by fluid invasion.The results suggest that reservoir sensitivity is primarily conditioned by the composition of detrital components and interstitial fillings,petrophysical properties,pore-throat structure,and diagenetic facies.All these factors control the sensitivity types and extent of the reser-voirs.Our results indicate that the poorer the reservoir physical properties,the stronger the reservoir heterogeneity and sensitivity,implying that tight sandstone reservoirs are more susceptible to changes in fluids than conventional reservoirs.This study offers insights into the reservoir damage types and helps to improve the design and implementation of protection measures for tight sandstone reservoir exploration.

川中地区三叠系须家河组二段致密气储层特征及主控因素

为了明确川中地区三叠系须家河组二段(须二段)致密气优质储层特征、成因及分布特征,综合利用铸体薄片、扫描电镜、核磁共振、高压压汞试验和CT测试等资料,明确了储层质量的主控因素,优选多种宏观和微观参数,通过Q型聚类对储层进行了定量划分,并对各类别储层的分布特征进行了分析。研究结果表明:①川中三叠系须二段为岩屑长石砂岩和长石岩屑砂岩,平均孔隙度和平均渗透率分别为6.58%和0.21 mD,为特低孔—低孔、低渗致密气储层;储集空间以残余粒间孔和粒内溶孔为主,其次为粒间溶孔和裂缝,孔隙和喉道半径分别为1.31~55.00μm和0.05~1.04μm,为微米孔隙和微米-亚微米喉道组合。②研究区沉积作用控制了岩石粒度和泥质含量,是决定初始孔隙度形成和后期演化的基础条件;强烈的机械压实和胶结作用分别破坏了14.6%~20.1%和9.8%~15.1%的原始孔隙,是造成储层致密化的主要原因;次生溶蚀、绿泥石包膜等建设性成岩作用形成了次生溶孔且对原生孔隙具有一定保护作用,挤压破裂形成的裂缝进一步扩大了次生溶蚀范围,是将致密砂岩改造成优质储层的关键。③研究区须二段储层可分为4类,不同类型储层的物性和微观结构差异较大,Ⅰ,Ⅱ类储层物性好、试气产能高,是主要的“甜点”储层和有利开发目标,主要分布于区域中部H1,H3井区和东部H125井区,纵向上集中在须二上亚段。

Pore throat characteristics of tight sandstone of Yanchang Formation in eastern Gansu,Ordos Basin

An important factor to evaluate reservoir quality is the pore-throat size.However,the strong heterogeneity makes it difficult to characterize the pore-throat distribution in tight reservoirs.The field emission scanning electron microscope(FESEM),high pressure mercury injection and rate-controlled mercury injection are used to investigate the pore-throat size distribution in tight sandstone reservoirs of Member 7 of the Yanchang Formation in eastern Gansu,Ordos Basin,and studies of the pore throat size controlling on physical property of the tight sandstone reservoirs are also carried out.The result shows that the pore type is mainly dominated by the residual intergranular pore,dissolution pore,micropore and a few micro-fractures;the high-pressure mercury injection experiment indicates that the pore-throat size ranges from 0.0148 μm to 40mm,the pore throat more than 1 mm is less;the ratecontrolled mercury injection experiment reveals that for samples with different physical properties,the pore radius mainly varies from 80 μm to 350 μm;the throat radius exhibits the strong heterogeneity,and is from 0.12 μm to 30μm;the pore-throat size can be effectively characterized by combination of high-pressure and rate-controlled mercury injections,and it varies from 0.0148 μm to 350 μm.The permeability is mainly controlled by the large pore throat(>R_(50))which accounts for a small proportion;in the tight sandstone with the permeability greater than 0.1 mD,the permeability is mainly controlled by the micropore and mesopore;in the tight sandstone with the permeability smaller than 0.1 mD,the permeability is mainly controlled by the nanopore and micropore;the proportion of small pore throat increases with reduction of permeability,it is important that the small pore throat influences the reservoir storage property though its effect on permeability are small.

Multi-scale fractures formation and distribution in tight sandstones—a case study of Triassic Chang 8 Member in the southwestern Ordos Basin

Fracture system is an important factor controlling tight oil accumulation in the Triassic Chang 8 Member,southwestern Ordos Basin,China.A systematic characterization of the multi-scale natural fractures is a basis for the efficient tight oil production.Based on outcrops,seismic reflections,well cores,well logs(image and conventional logging),casting thin sections,and scanning electron microscope observation,the multi-scale fractures occurrences and their influences on Chang 8 tight sandstone reservoirs are revealed.The results show that three periods of strike-slip faults and four scales of natural fractures developed,namely mega-scale(length>7×10^(7) mm),macro-scale(3.5×10^(5)<length<7×10^(7) mm),meso-scale(10<length<3.5×10^(5) mm),and micro-scale(length<10 mm)fractures.The mega-and macro-scale fractures developed by strike-slip faults are characterized by strike-segmentation and lateral zonation,which connect the source and reservoir.These scale fractures also influence the distribution and effectiveness of traps and reservoirs,which directly influence the hydrocarbon charging and distribution.The meso fractures include the tectonic,diagenetic,as well as hydrocarbon generation-related overpressure types.The meso-and micro-scale fractures improve the sandstone physical properties and also the tight oil well production performance.This integrated study helps to understand the distribution of multi-scale fractures in tight sandstones and provides a referable case and workflow for multi-scale fracture evaluation.

库车山前气体钻井技术应用效果评价

塔里木油田从2006年来在库车山前大北、博孜、迪北3个区块开展了气体钻井技术的探索与应用,取得了显著效果。其中,针对塔里木库车山前高陡巨厚砾岩层研磨性强、可钻相差、井壁稳定性差等,开展了空气钻井技术的探索、升级配套以及优化完善,有效解决了库车山前砾石核心区地层难钻的问题,大幅提高了钻井效率,新实施井平均机械钻速达到6.93 m/h,是同区钻井液钻进的两倍以上,钻井周期较设计缩短54.2%;针对迪北构造阿合组致密敏感性储层采用氮气钻完井技术,“零污染”钻进,扩大了勘探发现,提高了开发产能,DB104井日产气量高达72.6×104m3,日产油量51.36 m3,与同区块常规钻完井方式相比,大幅度提高了日产气量。但气体钻完井中仍然存在油钻杆完井管柱不能满足长效安全生产等问题,建议持续开展技术攻关,以保障氮气钻安全钻进和开发。通过文章的梳理,有助于塔里木油田气体钻井技术进一步发展,同时为国内其他区块的气体钻井技术升级提供借鉴。

窄河道型致密砂岩储层特征及主控因素——以天府气田金华区块沙溪庙组为例

四川盆地天府气田金华区块沙溪庙组发育典型的窄河道型致密砂岩储层,具有低孔、低渗特征。基于详实的野外及岩心观察,结合薄片、扫描电镜及CT、核磁等分析测试,通过储层沉积微相、孔隙结构、成岩作用综合研究,阐明了储层发育主控因素。研究表明:1)天府气田沙二段沉积相以泛滥平原陆上河流相为主,河道微相储层物性最佳,河道窄而细,常呈北东—南西向展布;2)储层岩石类型主要为岩屑长石砂岩,石英体积分数由下向上有明显增加趋势,孔隙类型以残余原生粒间孔为主,其次为粒内溶孔;3)孔隙结构表现为低孔喉、低分选、强非均质性特征,根据压汞参数,储层类型可细分为3类;4)影响储层的主要成岩作用为胶结和溶蚀,胶结作用具有破坏和保护双重影响,既可通过方解石胶结减孔,又可通过绿泥石环边胶结抑制压实,“富长石”背景下的长石溶蚀作用有效改善了储层。研究认为,天府气田金华区块优质的高能窄河道砂体、中浅埋藏残余的规模原生孔隙、叠加绿泥石环边抗压实及长石规模溶蚀作用改善储层,三者共同形成“窄河道非连续甜点”的成储模式。该典型模式的建立为天府气田的可持续开发提供了重要的理论支撑。

川中—川西须家河组三段致密砂岩储集层分类及成因

四川盆地中部和西部(川中—川西)上三叠统须家河组岩石组分复杂、孔喉结构非均质强,含气和产能平面变化快,亟需明确储集层分类标准、发育机制及分布规律。以须家河组三段致密砂岩为对象,通过薄片、物性、压汞和核磁共振等实验,分析微观孔隙结构,建立储集层分类评价标准,揭示岩石组分、成岩作用对储集层类型的控制。研究表明,须三段发育微裂缝、原生粒间孔、残留粒间孔、溶蚀孔和晶间孔5类储集空间,粒间孔喉发育程度是决定储集层品质的关键;基于分形特征,将孔喉系统划分为5个区间,结合中大孔喉占比、主流喉道等参数,实现4类致密储集层的精细划分;I类储集层具有“弱压实强溶蚀”特征,高石英颗粒、低泥岩和碳酸盐岩岩屑、适量火山岩岩屑是形成的关键,Ⅱ类储集层具有“强压实强溶蚀”特征,较多杂基、低泥岩岩屑、高长石颗粒是形成的物质基础,Ⅲ类和Ⅳ类储集层均具有强胶结特征,其中Ⅲ类储集层中钙质岩屑含量高,方解石胶结发育,Ⅳ类储集层杂基减孔明显。研究成果可指导该区致密储集层形成机制研究,也为致密储集层分类和成因关联分析提供一定借鉴。

致密砂岩气藏高产富集规律研究——以川西坳陷新场—合兴场须家河组二段气藏为例

四川盆地川西坳陷须家河组致密砂岩气藏储量巨大,具有砂体厚、物性差、非均质性强、气水分布复杂等特点,给气藏的开发评价及建产选区带来极大难度。为实现气藏高效评价开发,以新场—合兴场须家河组二段气藏为研究对象,基于气藏静、动态特征,深度分析了典型井的古、今构造位置,断层特征,裂缝和储层品质等对产能的影响,明确气井高产的主要控制因素。通过分析各控制因素的综合作用,结合成藏研究成果,探讨天然气富集高产规律,结果表明新场—合兴场须家河组二段气藏气井可分为高产高效、中产中效、低产低效3种类型。高产高效和中产中效气井产量高、稳产好,主要分布在北南向四级烃源断层和五级断层附近,裂缝发育、优质储层厚度大,具有良好的地质条件。明确了气藏富集高产遵循古、今构造控藏,烃源断层控富,有效裂缝控产,优质储层控稳的规律,为该气藏的高效开发奠定了基础。

川东北元坝地区上三叠统须家河组天然裂缝发育特征与主控因素

川东北元坝地区上三叠统须家河组致密砂岩储层物性较差,天然裂缝的发育改善了储层物性。天然裂缝是主要的储集空间和渗流通道,对天然气的运移、成藏和高产有着重要的影响。本文根据地表露头、岩心、薄片和成像测井等资料,对元坝地区须家河组天然裂缝成因类型及发育特征进行研究,并分析控制天然裂缝发育的主控因素。结果表明,研究区主要发育构造成因的低角度和高角度剪切裂缝,主要方位为NW-SE(300°±10°)和NEE-SWW(70°±5°)向,有效性好;裂缝充填程度较低,有效性好。构造部位、岩性和岩层厚度为影响裂缝发育的主要因素。鼻状构造部位及断层上升盘距离断层面400 m以内、垂直断距在60~120 m之间、北西向断层延伸线拐点附近为裂缝发育的有利部位,有利于天然气高产;中细粒石英砂岩和细粒长石岩屑砂岩中裂缝最为发育;高能量环境规模砂体(高石英含量,低泥质含量)更有利于裂缝发育;裂缝发育程度与岩层厚度呈明显的负相关关系,当岩层厚度小于1 m时,裂缝密度大,发育程度高。

川中中台山地区致密砂岩储层层序特征及有利区优选

川中中台山地区须三下亚段(须三下)层序构成差异性明显、河流相砂体横向变化较快,层序地层划分较为困难,进而影响优质储层的识别与刻画。为此,基于测井、录井和地震资料,分析中台山地区须三下层序特征,圈定不同朵页体的分布范围,对储层有利区进行优选。结果表明:川中中台山地区须三下地层沉积继承了须二上亚段的地层特征,为东南高西北低、洼中隆的缓坡古构造背景,共识别出3期层序界面和2期湖泛面;致密砂岩储层矿物组分主要为岩屑和长石,孔隙类型以溶蚀孔隙、微裂缝为主;岩性组合主要有厚层砂岩组合、厚层砂夹薄层泥岩组合和厚层泥夹薄层砂岩组合三大类;结合高产井具有断裂、裂缝、储层发育,位于构造相对高部位的特征,将研究区储层划分为3类有利区。研究成果可为后续的勘探开发提供重要参考和理论支撑。