Origins of non-tectonic fractures in shale
Natural fractures are widespread in shales in sedimentary basins and can significantly
increase the bulk permeability and enhance fluid flow, which are thereby considered to be a …
increase the bulk permeability and enhance fluid flow, which are thereby considered to be a …
Controls on the intrinsic flow properties of mudrock fractures: A review of their importance in subsurface storage
Effective storage and containment of injected fluids, over a range of spatial and temporal
scales, is reliant upon the sealing capacity of the lithologies overlying geological stores. Low …
scales, is reliant upon the sealing capacity of the lithologies overlying geological stores. Low …
[HTML][HTML] The fold-thrust belt stress cycle: Superposition of normal, strike-slip, and thrust faulting deformation regimes
Mesoscale deformation in fold-thrust belts and foreland areas occurs during the interaction
of evolving stress regimes and mechanical stratigraphy, leading to a progressive …
of evolving stress regimes and mechanical stratigraphy, leading to a progressive …
Temperature and origin of fluid inclusions in shale veins of Wufeng–Longmaxi Formations, Sichuan Basin, south China: Implications for shale gas preservation and …
Abstract In the southeastern Sichuan Basin, the Wufeng–Longmaxi Formations are major
strata used for shale gas exploration and development. Although the Fuling shale gas field …
strata used for shale gas exploration and development. Although the Fuling shale gas field …
Deep and ultra-deep basin brittle deformation with focus on China
This volume describes progress in understanding brittle structures in deep and ultra-deep (>
4 km to> 7 km) sedimentary basins. Under deep conditions in sandstone, carbonate rocks …
4 km to> 7 km) sedimentary basins. Under deep conditions in sandstone, carbonate rocks …
Formation of multi-stage and clustered fractures at 3.6–4.9 km in the Shizigou structure, SW Qaidam basin
Abstract In the Eocene Upper **aganchaigou Formation from depths of about 3.6–4.9 km in
the Shizigou (SZG) Structure in the SW Qaidam basin, core and image logs reveal three …
the Shizigou (SZG) Structure in the SW Qaidam basin, core and image logs reveal three …
Deformation differences in complex structural areas in the southern Sichuan Basin and its influence on shale gas preservation: A case study of changning and luzhou …
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Preservation conditions are the key factors that determine the effective accumulation of
shale gas. The damage of faults formed by differential structures to the roof and floor and the …
shale gas. The damage of faults formed by differential structures to the roof and floor and the …
Rock mechanical properties of immature, organic-rich source rocks and their relationships to rock composition and lithofacies
Mechanical properties of layered rocks are critical in ensuring wellbore integrity and
predicting natural fracture occurrence for successful reservoir development, particularly in …
predicting natural fracture occurrence for successful reservoir development, particularly in …
Age, material source, and formation mechanism of bedding-parallel calcite beef veins: Case from the mature Eocene lacustrine shales in the Biyang Sag, Nanxiang …
The mechanisms leading to the formation of bedding-parallel calcite beef veins have been
widely debated, with discussions centered on timing or burial depth of vein generation …
widely debated, with discussions centered on timing or burial depth of vein generation …
Sm-Nd isochron dating and geochemical (rare earth elements, 87Sr/86Sr, δ18O, δ13C) characterization of calcite veins in the Jiaoshiba shale gas field, China …
Abstract The Wufeng and Longmaxi organic-rich shales host the largest shale gas plays in
China. This study examined the petrography, rare earth element (REE) and other trace …
China. This study examined the petrography, rare earth element (REE) and other trace …