Based on sedimentary characteristics of the fine-grained rocks of the lower submember of second member of the Lower Cretaceous Shahezi Formation(K_(1)sh_(2)^(L))in the Lishu rift depression,combined with methods of or...Based on sedimentary characteristics of the fine-grained rocks of the lower submember of second member of the Lower Cretaceous Shahezi Formation(K_(1)sh_(2)^(L))in the Lishu rift depression,combined with methods of organic petrology,analysis of major and trace elements as well as biological marker compound,the enrichment conditions and enrichment model of organic matter in the fine-grained sedimentary rocks in volcanic rift lacustrine basin are investigated.The change of sedimentary paleoenvironment controls the vertical distribution of different lithofacies types in the K_(1)sh_(2)^(L)and divides it into the upper and lower parts.The lower part contains massive siliceous mudstone with bioclast-bearing siliceous mudstone,whereas the upper part is mostly composed of laminated siliceous shale and laminated fine-grained mixed shale.The kerogen types of organic matter in the lower and upper parts are typesⅡ_(2)–Ⅲand typesⅠ–Ⅱ_(1),respectively.The organic carbon content in the upper part is higher than that in the lower part generally.The enrichment of organic matter in volcanic rift lacustrine basin is subjected to three favorable conditions.First,continuous enhancement of rifting is the direct factor increasing the paleo-water depth,and the rise of base level leads to the expansion of deep-water mudstone/shale deposition range.Second,relatively strong underwater volcanic eruption and rifting are simultaneous,and such event can provide a lot of nutrients for the lake basin,which is conducive to the bloom of algae,resulting in higher productivity of typesⅠ–Ⅱ_(1)kerogen.Third,the relatively dry paleoclimate leads to a decrease in input of fresh water and terrestrial materials,including TypeⅢkerogen from terrestrial higher plants,resulting in a water body with higher salinity and anoxic stratification,which is more favorable for preservation of organic matter.The organic matter enrichment model of fine-grained sedimentary rocks of volcanic rift lacustrine basin is established,which is of reference significance to the understanding of the organic matter enrichment mechanism of fine-grained sedimentary rocks of Shahezi Formation in Songliao Basin and even in the northeast China.展开更多
Distribution characteristics,organic matter development characteristics,gas-bearing characteristics,reservoir characteristics,and preservation conditions of the Shahezi Formation shale of Lower Cretaceous in the Lishu...Distribution characteristics,organic matter development characteristics,gas-bearing characteristics,reservoir characteristics,and preservation conditions of the Shahezi Formation shale of Lower Cretaceous in the Lishu fault depression,Songliao Basin,NE China,are analyzed using organic geochemical,whole rock,and SEM analysis data,and CO_(2)and N_(2) adsorption and high-pressure mercury injection experiment data in combination with the tectonic and sedimentation evolution of the region to reveal the geological conditions for enrichment and resource potential of continental shale gas.The organic-rich shale in the Lower Cretaceous of the Lishu fault depression is mainly developed in the lower submember of the second member of the Shahezi Formation(K_(1)sh_(2)^(1) Fm.)and is thick and stable in distribution.The shale has high TOC,mainly types II_(1) and II_(2) organic matter,and is in the mature to the over-mature stage.The volcanic activity,salinization,and reduction of the water environment are conducive to the formation of the organic-rich shale.The shale reservoirs have mainly clay mineral intergranular pores,organic matter pores,carbonate mineral dissolution pores,and foliated microfractures as storage space.The pores are in the mesopore range of 10–50 nm,and the microfractures are mostly 5–10μm wide.Massive argillaceous rocks of lowland and highstand domains are deposited above and below the gas-bearing shale separately in the lower submember of the K_(1)sh_(2)^(1) Fm.,act as the natural roof and floor in the process of shale gas accumulation and preservation,and control the shale gas enrichment.Based on the above understandings,the first shale gas exploration well in Shahezi Formation was drilled in the Lishu fault depression of Songliao Basin.After fracturing,the well tested a daily gas production of 7.6×10^(4) m^(3),marking a breakthrough in continental shale gas exploration in the Shahezi Formation(K1 sh Fm.)of the Lishu fault depression in Songliao Basin.The exploration practice has reference significance for the exploration of continental shale gas in the Lower Cretaceous of Songliao Basin and its periphery.展开更多
The types and quality of source rocks in the Shahezi Formation are the key factors affecting the distributions of various deep gas reservoirs in the Xujiaweizi fault depression in Songliao Basin.To clarify the quality...The types and quality of source rocks in the Shahezi Formation are the key factors affecting the distributions of various deep gas reservoirs in the Xujiaweizi fault depression in Songliao Basin.To clarify the quality differences and origins of different types of source rocks in the Shahezi Formation,this study reconstructed the sedimentary and water environment,determined the controlling effects of fault activity,sedimentary facies,and paleo-sedimentary environment on the quality of various source rocks,by making full use of seismic,logging,core,organic geochemical and element geochemical analysis.The results show that two types of source rocks developed in the Shahezi Formation,namely,mudstones and coals.The mudstones have a relatively high abundance of organic matter,which consists of type-Ⅱ kerogen and partial type-Ⅲ kerogen,and are concentrated in Sha-I Member.The coals have a high abundance of organic matter,which consist of type-Ⅲ kerogen,and are mainly distributed in Sha-Ⅱ Member.During the deposition of Sha-I Member,intense fault activity formed arrow,deep-water lacustrine basins with high salinity and strong reducibility on the downthrow sides of faults.During the deposition of Sha-II Member,fault activity progressively weakened,and the areas of lacustrine basins enlarged to their maximum values and became wide,shallow-water basins with low salinity and low reducibility.The development of source rocks was controlled by fault activity,sedimentary facies,and paleo-sedimentary environment.Fault activity formed accommodation space on the downthrown sides of faults for mudstone accumulation,thus determining mudstone thickness.The sedimentary environment controlled the organic matter input and determined the distribution of mudstones and coals.The paleo-sedimentary environment,which consisted of paleo-salinity,as well as paleo-water depth and redox conditions,affected the accumulation and preservation of organic matter and is the main controlling factor for the quality difference of various source rocks in the Shahezi Formation.展开更多
It is of great significance for deep oil and gas exploration to understand the origin and evolution behind overpressure.Overpressure occurs in the deep Shahezi Formation of Xujiaweizi fault depression.However,due to l...It is of great significance for deep oil and gas exploration to understand the origin and evolution behind overpressure.Overpressure occurs in the deep Shahezi Formation of Xujiaweizi fault depression.However,due to limited degree of exploration,there are some problems in the study area,such as unclear understanding of the origin of overpressure and the vague investigation of overpressure evolution.To clarify the impact of overpressure on oil and gas migration and accumulation in the study area,this study focuses on the research of the origin and evolution of overpressure in the Shahezi Formation of the study area,utilizing single well logging parameters and combining methods such as microthermometry of fluid inclusions,laser Raman spectrum,and basin simulation.The results show that the overpressure of the Shahezi Formation in Xujiaweizi fault depression is primarily generated by hydrocarbon generation pressurization,and the evolution of overpressure is closely related to hydrocarbon generation.The development of overpressure can be divided into two evolutionary stages:early hydrocarbon generation pressurization and late uplift release,with slight variations in different regions.Tight glutenite gas reservoirs in the Shahezi Formation are characterized by continuous charging.The overall charging period ranges from the late Denglouku to the early Mingshui(110-67 Ma ago).There is an obvious paleo-overpressure during the gas reservoir formation period.The gas generation period of source rocks occurred approximately 125-60 Ma ago,and the main gas generation period(112-67 Ma ago)highly coincides with the period of natural gas charging.The anomalously high pressure during the accumulation period is considered the significant driving force for natural gas charging.In addition,the sustained effect of overpressure provides better conditions for the preservation of tight gas reservoirs within the source.The results of the study are of guiding significance for the in-depth exploration and development of deep tight sandstone gas in the Shahezi Formation of Xujiaweizi fault depression.展开更多
Overmature continental shale is commonly developed,but few studies have given insight into its pore structure and sorption capacity.Various techniques,including SEM,helium porosity and permeability,N_(2)/CO_(2)adsorpt...Overmature continental shale is commonly developed,but few studies have given insight into its pore structure and sorption capacity.Various techniques,including SEM,helium porosity and permeability,N_(2)/CO_(2)adsorption,MICP,and NMR,were used to detect the pore structure of shale from the Shahezi Formation,Xujiaweizi Fault,Songliao Basin.The excess methane adsorption volumes were measured by the volumetric method and modeled by the Langmuir model.Based on the findings,the most developed pores are intraparticle pores in clay minerals,followed by the dissolution pores in feldspar,but organic pores are uncommon.The selected shales have low helium porosity(mean 1.66%)and ultralow permeability(mean 0.0498×10^(−3)μm^(2)).The pore throats are at the nanoscale,and the pore-throat size distributions are unimodal,with most less than 50 nm.The studied shales are characterized by the lower specific surface area(SSA)and pore volume(PV)but the larger average pore diameter.The total SSA is contributed by the micro-and mesopores,while the PV is dominated by meso-and macropores.The pore structures are more complex and controlled by multiple factors,such as mineral compositions and diagenesis,but organic matter is not critical.The maximum absolute adsorption methane volume(VL)is 0.97−3.58 cm^(3)/g(mean 1.90 cm^(3)/g),correlating well with the total SSA,SSA,and pore volume of micropores,which indicates that methane is mainly adsorbed and stored in micropores,followed by mesopores.展开更多
基金Supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project of China(2017ZX05009-002)National Natural Science Foundation of China(41772090)。
文摘Based on sedimentary characteristics of the fine-grained rocks of the lower submember of second member of the Lower Cretaceous Shahezi Formation(K_(1)sh_(2)^(L))in the Lishu rift depression,combined with methods of organic petrology,analysis of major and trace elements as well as biological marker compound,the enrichment conditions and enrichment model of organic matter in the fine-grained sedimentary rocks in volcanic rift lacustrine basin are investigated.The change of sedimentary paleoenvironment controls the vertical distribution of different lithofacies types in the K_(1)sh_(2)^(L)and divides it into the upper and lower parts.The lower part contains massive siliceous mudstone with bioclast-bearing siliceous mudstone,whereas the upper part is mostly composed of laminated siliceous shale and laminated fine-grained mixed shale.The kerogen types of organic matter in the lower and upper parts are typesⅡ_(2)–Ⅲand typesⅠ–Ⅱ_(1),respectively.The organic carbon content in the upper part is higher than that in the lower part generally.The enrichment of organic matter in volcanic rift lacustrine basin is subjected to three favorable conditions.First,continuous enhancement of rifting is the direct factor increasing the paleo-water depth,and the rise of base level leads to the expansion of deep-water mudstone/shale deposition range.Second,relatively strong underwater volcanic eruption and rifting are simultaneous,and such event can provide a lot of nutrients for the lake basin,which is conducive to the bloom of algae,resulting in higher productivity of typesⅠ–Ⅱ_(1)kerogen.Third,the relatively dry paleoclimate leads to a decrease in input of fresh water and terrestrial materials,including TypeⅢkerogen from terrestrial higher plants,resulting in a water body with higher salinity and anoxic stratification,which is more favorable for preservation of organic matter.The organic matter enrichment model of fine-grained sedimentary rocks of volcanic rift lacustrine basin is established,which is of reference significance to the understanding of the organic matter enrichment mechanism of fine-grained sedimentary rocks of Shahezi Formation in Songliao Basin and even in the northeast China.
基金Supported by China Geological Survey projects(DD20190115,DD20160202)。
文摘Distribution characteristics,organic matter development characteristics,gas-bearing characteristics,reservoir characteristics,and preservation conditions of the Shahezi Formation shale of Lower Cretaceous in the Lishu fault depression,Songliao Basin,NE China,are analyzed using organic geochemical,whole rock,and SEM analysis data,and CO_(2)and N_(2) adsorption and high-pressure mercury injection experiment data in combination with the tectonic and sedimentation evolution of the region to reveal the geological conditions for enrichment and resource potential of continental shale gas.The organic-rich shale in the Lower Cretaceous of the Lishu fault depression is mainly developed in the lower submember of the second member of the Shahezi Formation(K_(1)sh_(2)^(1) Fm.)and is thick and stable in distribution.The shale has high TOC,mainly types II_(1) and II_(2) organic matter,and is in the mature to the over-mature stage.The volcanic activity,salinization,and reduction of the water environment are conducive to the formation of the organic-rich shale.The shale reservoirs have mainly clay mineral intergranular pores,organic matter pores,carbonate mineral dissolution pores,and foliated microfractures as storage space.The pores are in the mesopore range of 10–50 nm,and the microfractures are mostly 5–10μm wide.Massive argillaceous rocks of lowland and highstand domains are deposited above and below the gas-bearing shale separately in the lower submember of the K_(1)sh_(2)^(1) Fm.,act as the natural roof and floor in the process of shale gas accumulation and preservation,and control the shale gas enrichment.Based on the above understandings,the first shale gas exploration well in Shahezi Formation was drilled in the Lishu fault depression of Songliao Basin.After fracturing,the well tested a daily gas production of 7.6×10^(4) m^(3),marking a breakthrough in continental shale gas exploration in the Shahezi Formation(K1 sh Fm.)of the Lishu fault depression in Songliao Basin.The exploration practice has reference significance for the exploration of continental shale gas in the Lower Cretaceous of Songliao Basin and its periphery.
基金The authors acknowledge financial support from National Science and Technology Major Project of China(No.2016ZX05001-002)Important National Science and Technology Project of CNPC(No.2021DJ0202).
文摘The types and quality of source rocks in the Shahezi Formation are the key factors affecting the distributions of various deep gas reservoirs in the Xujiaweizi fault depression in Songliao Basin.To clarify the quality differences and origins of different types of source rocks in the Shahezi Formation,this study reconstructed the sedimentary and water environment,determined the controlling effects of fault activity,sedimentary facies,and paleo-sedimentary environment on the quality of various source rocks,by making full use of seismic,logging,core,organic geochemical and element geochemical analysis.The results show that two types of source rocks developed in the Shahezi Formation,namely,mudstones and coals.The mudstones have a relatively high abundance of organic matter,which consists of type-Ⅱ kerogen and partial type-Ⅲ kerogen,and are concentrated in Sha-I Member.The coals have a high abundance of organic matter,which consist of type-Ⅲ kerogen,and are mainly distributed in Sha-Ⅱ Member.During the deposition of Sha-I Member,intense fault activity formed arrow,deep-water lacustrine basins with high salinity and strong reducibility on the downthrow sides of faults.During the deposition of Sha-II Member,fault activity progressively weakened,and the areas of lacustrine basins enlarged to their maximum values and became wide,shallow-water basins with low salinity and low reducibility.The development of source rocks was controlled by fault activity,sedimentary facies,and paleo-sedimentary environment.Fault activity formed accommodation space on the downthrown sides of faults for mudstone accumulation,thus determining mudstone thickness.The sedimentary environment controlled the organic matter input and determined the distribution of mudstones and coals.The paleo-sedimentary environment,which consisted of paleo-salinity,as well as paleo-water depth and redox conditions,affected the accumulation and preservation of organic matter and is the main controlling factor for the quality difference of various source rocks in the Shahezi Formation.
基金supported by Innovative Research Group Project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.42072151,42272137 and 42372144)China National Petroleum Corporation(CNPC)Forward-looking Basic and Strategic Technology Research Project(Grant No.2021DJ0205)。
文摘It is of great significance for deep oil and gas exploration to understand the origin and evolution behind overpressure.Overpressure occurs in the deep Shahezi Formation of Xujiaweizi fault depression.However,due to limited degree of exploration,there are some problems in the study area,such as unclear understanding of the origin of overpressure and the vague investigation of overpressure evolution.To clarify the impact of overpressure on oil and gas migration and accumulation in the study area,this study focuses on the research of the origin and evolution of overpressure in the Shahezi Formation of the study area,utilizing single well logging parameters and combining methods such as microthermometry of fluid inclusions,laser Raman spectrum,and basin simulation.The results show that the overpressure of the Shahezi Formation in Xujiaweizi fault depression is primarily generated by hydrocarbon generation pressurization,and the evolution of overpressure is closely related to hydrocarbon generation.The development of overpressure can be divided into two evolutionary stages:early hydrocarbon generation pressurization and late uplift release,with slight variations in different regions.Tight glutenite gas reservoirs in the Shahezi Formation are characterized by continuous charging.The overall charging period ranges from the late Denglouku to the early Mingshui(110-67 Ma ago).There is an obvious paleo-overpressure during the gas reservoir formation period.The gas generation period of source rocks occurred approximately 125-60 Ma ago,and the main gas generation period(112-67 Ma ago)highly coincides with the period of natural gas charging.The anomalously high pressure during the accumulation period is considered the significant driving force for natural gas charging.In addition,the sustained effect of overpressure provides better conditions for the preservation of tight gas reservoirs within the source.The results of the study are of guiding significance for the in-depth exploration and development of deep tight sandstone gas in the Shahezi Formation of Xujiaweizi fault depression.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(Nos.ZR2020QD036,ZR2020QD037,and ZR2021QD072).
文摘Overmature continental shale is commonly developed,but few studies have given insight into its pore structure and sorption capacity.Various techniques,including SEM,helium porosity and permeability,N_(2)/CO_(2)adsorption,MICP,and NMR,were used to detect the pore structure of shale from the Shahezi Formation,Xujiaweizi Fault,Songliao Basin.The excess methane adsorption volumes were measured by the volumetric method and modeled by the Langmuir model.Based on the findings,the most developed pores are intraparticle pores in clay minerals,followed by the dissolution pores in feldspar,but organic pores are uncommon.The selected shales have low helium porosity(mean 1.66%)and ultralow permeability(mean 0.0498×10^(−3)μm^(2)).The pore throats are at the nanoscale,and the pore-throat size distributions are unimodal,with most less than 50 nm.The studied shales are characterized by the lower specific surface area(SSA)and pore volume(PV)but the larger average pore diameter.The total SSA is contributed by the micro-and mesopores,while the PV is dominated by meso-and macropores.The pore structures are more complex and controlled by multiple factors,such as mineral compositions and diagenesis,but organic matter is not critical.The maximum absolute adsorption methane volume(VL)is 0.97−3.58 cm^(3)/g(mean 1.90 cm^(3)/g),correlating well with the total SSA,SSA,and pore volume of micropores,which indicates that methane is mainly adsorbed and stored in micropores,followed by mesopores.