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Reservoir characteristics and exploration potential for shale gas in the Permian Gufeng Formation (Member) in the Yangtze Region
NI Chao, WU Wei, YANG Yuran, LI Mengying, LI Wenzheng, WANG Pengwan, FU Xiaodong, WANG Yuce, LI Runtong, CAO Quanbin
Marine Origin Petroleum Geology ›› 2026, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (2) : 175-188.
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Reservoir characteristics and exploration potential for shale gas in the Permian Gufeng Formation (Member) in the Yangtze Region
The Permian Guofeng Formation (Member) in the Yangtze Region is a set of marine organic-rich black shale series exhibiting distinct diachronous characteristics, serving as a key replacement stratigraphic unit for shale gas exploration. This paper systematically analyzes and summarizes the spatiotemporal differentiation patterns, hydrocarbon generation characteristics, reservoir characteristics, and preservation conditions of the Permian Gufeng Formation (Member) in the Yangtze Region. From west to east, the Gufeng Formation (Member) exhibits a pattern of "east-west differentiation and multi-center sedimentation" with its distribution controlled by the synergistic effects of paleo-tectonics, sea-level fluctuations, and sedimentary environments. The reservoir lithologies are dominated by siliceous and carbonaceous shales, exhibiting a mineral combination characterized by " high silica, rich calcium, and low clay content ". The content of brittle minerals is high (averaging 85%), indicating excellent fracturability. Reservoir space types are diverse, dominated by organic pores and dissolution pores, with mesopores constituting the main pore size distribution. Pore development and gas content exhibit significant regional differentiation, characterized by "better in the west, poorer in the east". In the Upper Yangtze Region, the hydrocarbon generation quality is excellent (TOC 3%-10%, Type Ⅰ-Ⅱ₁ kerogen), reservoir physical properties are good (average porosity 4.46%), gas content is high (average >4 m³/t), and preservation conditions are favorable, making it the core area for shale gas enrichment. In the Middle Yangtze Region, shallow burial depth (<2 000 m) and moderate thermal evolution provide engineering cost advantages, but reservoir heterogeneity is strong. In the Lower Yangtze Region, burial depth is moderate, but reservoir physical properties (average porosity 1.99%), gas content, and preservation conditions are generally poor, limiting exploration potential. Comprehensive evaluation indicates that the Upper Yangtze Region (Guangyuan-Bazhong-Dazhou, Fengjie-Enshi) is the most favorable Class Ⅰ exploration area, though deep engineering challenges must be overcome; the Middle Yangtze Region (Jingshan-Wuhan) is a Class Ⅱ favorable exploration area where geological-engineering "sweet spots" should be targeted; the Lower Yangtze Region (Wuwei-Xuancheng) is a Class Ⅲ potential risk zone.
black rock series / shale gas / reservoir characteristics / exploration potential / Gufeng Formation(Member) / Permian System / Yangtze Region
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Based on tectonic,core and logging data,a systematic analysis was conducted on the sedimentary evolution,reservoir characteristics and shale gas enrichment models of Middle-Upper Permian shale in Hongxing area of eastern Sichuan Basin by means of electron microscope scanning,low-temperature N<sub>2</sub> adsorption experiments,high-pressure mercury pressure experiments and basin simulation,the favorable exploration areas were identified,the exploration results and significance were summarized. The results show that:(1)The sedimentary evolution of Middle-Upper Permian in Hongxing area is characterized by open platform facies in QixiaMaokou Formation;platform-shelf facies at the bottom of the fourth member of Maokou Formation,with fast facies change,while slope-shelf facies at the top of the fourth member of Maokou Formation,with strata denuded, thicker in the south and thinner in the north;marine-terrestrial transitional coastal swamp-lagoon facies at the bottom of the first member of WujiapingFormation,while platform-slope-shelf facies at the top of the first member of WujiapingFormation,with small distribution and fast facies change;slope-shelf facies in the second member of WujiapingFormation,which was controlled by paleoclimate,volcanic activity,paleoclimate,and volcanic activity from early to late,with high paleoproductivity during the middle to late sedimentary periods and average <i>TOC</i> greater than 8.00%.(2)Two sets of high-quality shales were developed in the shelf facies areas in the fourth member of Maokou Formation and the second member of Wujiaping Formation,with high organic carbon and high calcite content. Their thicknesses of organic-rich shales are 19 m and 25 m,respectively. The pores are dominated by organic pores,and the structures are mainly micropores and mesopores. The thinly interbedded mixed shale phases of carbon-rich tuff and the thinly interbedded siliceous shale phases of high carbon tuff are high-quality phases,with porosity of 6.27% and 6.43%,<i>TOC</i> of 10.11% and 9.35%,gas saturation 92.59% and 91.81%,and brittleness index of 55.24% and 61.19%,respectively. They are the dual“sweet spots”of geology and engineering.(3)The widely developed Permian stratified algae in the study area are the main source of organic matters. During the mian hydrocarbon expulsion period of Jurassic,the tectonic was stable,with less hydrocarbon expulsion of Permian hydrocarbon source rocks. Middle Jurassic to the early stage of Early Cretaceous was the main gas generation period,with weak tectonic activity and good preservation conditions for shale gas. The gas generation process has been completed and is currently in the mature to over mature stage,with a <i>R</i><sub>o</sub> value of about 2.1%,indicating huge exploration potential.(4)Jiannan,Longjuba and Sanshing blocks are favourable exploration areas,with Jiannan block having the greatest potential. The third sublayer of the fourth member of Maokou Formation and the third layer of the second member of Wujiaping Formation are target-window layer segments of high-quality layers.
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鄂西地区上二叠统海相页岩气资源潜力大,近年来在恩施、红星等地区获得诸多勘探发现,但不同地域页岩气勘探效果不同,储集性能、含气性等富集条件存在诸多差异。以红星区块吴家坪组二段和恩施地区大隆组为研究对象,综合利用钻井、测井、地震和实验室分析测试等资料,开展页岩气富集差异特征精细刻画和控制因素分析。研究发现:①吴家坪组二段与大隆组原始品质较为相似,富有机质页岩厚度略有差异;②吴家坪组二段储集性能、“源—储耦合”性和含气性均优于大隆组,有机质孔保存带来的储集性能差异是造成含气性差异的主要原因;③扬子周缘中—新生代强烈的构造挤压导致恩施地区大隆组初始抬升时间更早、上覆地层剥蚀量更大,页岩气保存条件相对较差;④埋深和构造样式可以有效指示现今保存条件,红星区块吴家坪组二段埋深大、发育在宽缓背斜内,较恩施地区复向斜浅埋藏的大隆组更有利于页岩气富集。综合提出勘探建议,认为两套页岩具有不同的勘探开发难点,应加强对比研究,分类施策。
The western Hubei area, which is adjacent to the Sichuan Basin, have great shale gas resources potential in the Upper Permian marine shales, and have achieved a series of exploration discoveries in recent years, such as Enshi, Hongxing and other areas. However, there are many differences in reservoir performance, gas-bearing property and other enrichment conditions, hence the shale gas display effect in different regions are diverse. Taking the Wujiaping Formation II in Hongxing block and Dalong Formation in Enshi area as the research objects, the detailed characterization of shale gas enrichment differences and analysis of controlling factors have been carried out by comprehensive use of drilling, logging, seismic and laboratory analysis and testing data. The results show that: (1) The original quality of the Wujiaping Formation II is relatively similar to that of the Dalong Formation, with a slight difference in the thickness of organic shale; (2) The reservoir performance, source-reservoir coupling and gas-bearing property of the Wujiaping Formation II are better than that of the Dalong Formation; (3) The strong Meso-Cenozoic tectonic compression around the Yangtze led to earlier initial uplift of the Dalong Formation in Enshi area, resulting in greater denudation of the overlying strata, and relatively poor shale gas preservation conditions; (4) The burial depth and structural style can effectively indicate the current preservation conditions. The Wujiaping Formation II in Hongxing block that was deeply buried and developed in a wide -gentle anticline, is more conducive to shale gas enrichment than the Dalong Formation, which is shallowly buried in the complex syncline in Enshi area. There have different structural styles and preservation conditions for two sets of shale in the two areas, which bring different difficulties in exploration and development. Therefore, comparative research should be strengthened and classified practical methods should be taken from the perspective of accelerating exploration and development. |
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