Journal of Southwest Petroleum University(Science & Technology Edition) ›› 2023, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (1): 13-23.DOI: 10.11885/j.issn.1674-5086.2020.11.05.01

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Geological Conditions and Exploration Potential of Shale Gas in Dalong Formation in Northern Sichuan Basin

WANG Mingfa, WEN Hu, NI Kai, FU Xiaoping, YANG Hongfei   

  1. SINOPEC Exploration Company, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China
  • Received:2020-11-05 Published:2023-02-24

Abstract: On the basis of the latest Well LB1 and 7 outcrops data and data of some old wells, the study evaluates the horizontal and vertical distribution law of high-quality shale of Dalong Formation in northern Sichuan Basin. It is considered that the distribution of high-quality shale is controlled by sedimentary facies and shows NW-SE trend. Basin facies have developed in Guangyuan-Wangcang Area with small shale thickness(10~20 m); deep-water shelf facies have developed on both sides of the basin facies, and the thickness of shale is relatively bigger(20~45 m); shallow-water shelf or slope facies have developed in the periphery, and the thickness of shale gradually becomes smaller(0~15 m). From slope facies to shelf facies, then to basin facies, the content of calcareous decreases and the content of silica increases gradually; the thickness of shale is bigger first (deep-water shelf facies) and then smaller (basin facies). In addition, the geochemical characteristics and reservoir microscopic characteristics of Well LB1 are studied, then compared with the Silurian shale fields in Jiaoshiba, Dingshan and Dongxi areas. It is concluded that the high quality shale of Dalong Formation has the characteristics of high organic carbon content, high gas content, good kerogen type, moderate maturity and good compressibility. It is considered that the extensive development of amorphous organic matter is the controlling factor of high organic carbon contentand the anoxic sulfide environment is the key to preservation. The characteristics of high gas content is due to a good correlation between gas content and the specific surface area, and the main contribution of the specific surface area is the content of organic matter. Finally, we have found that the resources of Dalong Formation in SINOPEC mining right have great exploration potential, which is worthy of further exploration.

Key words: Dalong Formation in northern Sichuan Basin, distribution law of shale, high organic matter content, high gas content, anoxic sulfide environment, specific surface area, exploration potential

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