Journal of Southwest Petroleum University(Science & Technology Edition) ›› 2023, Vol. 45 ›› Issue (5): 43-56.DOI: 10.11885/j.issn.1674-5086.2021.10.14.01

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Optimum Selection of Shale Gas Favorable Area of Upper Triassic in the Eastern Margin of Kangdian Uplift

HE Lei1, MU Bixin2,3, YANG Ping1, CHEN Yang2,3, LIU Zhicheng4   

  1. 1. Chengdu Center, China Geological Survey, Chengdu, Sichuan 610081, China;
    2. Sichuan Institute of Coal Field Geological Engineering Exploration and Designing, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, China;
    3. Key Laboratory of Shale Gas Evaluation and Exploitation of Sichuan Province, Chengdu, Sichuan 610072, China;
    4. Sichuan Institute of Land Science and Technology (Sichuan Satellite Application Technology Center), Chengdu, Sichuan 610045, China
  • Received:2021-10-14 Published:2023-10-28

Abstract: Based on the analysis of outcrop profile, drilling and testing data of Xichang Basin in the eastern margin of Kangdian Uplift, the main indexes of organic-rich shale in Baiguawan Formation were evaluated and the shale gas selection was evaluated. The results show that: 1) Organic-rich shale of lacutrine or marsh facies is developed in the first to fourth Member of Ginguowan Formation in Xichang Basin, the thickness of the lower part of the second Member is generally 40~89 m, and the thickness of the lower part of the third member is up to 251 m. 2) Average organic carbon of Baiguowan Formation shale is 1.0%~1.6%, the organic carbon isotope of kerogen is -26.2‰~-23.2‰, and the organic matter type is II2-III type. The Ro in the eastern Mishi Depression is 1.1%~3.0%, indicating moderate evolution degree. 3) The content of organic matter and the degree of thermal evolution are important factors for the formation of shale gas in the study area. 4) Shale gas content of Baiguowan Formation was estimated to be 1.0~1.5 m3/t with the genetic method. The favorable shale gas areas were selected with the multi-factor overlapping method, and the shale gas resources were evaluated by regions. The total shale gas resources of the favorable shale gas area of Baiguowan Formation in Xichang Basin is 7 106×108 m3, among which the resources of the third Member of Baiguowan Formation is 3 094×108 m3. Shale gas is expected to be discovered in the new zone and new strata in favorable areas such as Terguo and Qiliba in the east of Mishi Depression.

Key words: eastern margin of Kangdian Uplift, Baiguowan Formation of Upper Triassic, shale gas, favorable area selection, quantity of resource

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