Deciphering the formation period and geological implications of shale tectonic fractures: a mini review and forward-looking perspectives

H Li - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023 - frontiersin.org
In complex geological areas, the chronology of tectonic fracture formation is pivotal for the
conservation and enhancement of shale gas reservoirs. These fractures, evolving over …

Natural fractures and their contribution to tight gas conglomerate reservoirs: a case study in the northwestern Sichuan Basin, China

L Zeng, L Gong, C Guan, B Zhang, Q Wang… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2022 - Elsevier
Well-developed natural fractures in the tight gas conglomerate reservoirs of the
northwestern Sichuan Basin, China, are proved to greatly contribute to the porosity and …

[HTML][HTML] Distribution characteristics and oil mobility thresholds in lacustrine shale reservoir: Insights from N2 adsorption experiments on samples prior to and following …

LH Bai, B Liu, YJ Du, BY Wang, SS Tian, L Wang… - Petroleum Science, 2022 - Elsevier
The pore structure and oil content of shales have an important influence on the oil mobility
and enrichment. In this study, the lacustrine shale samples from the Qingshankou Formation …

A review of the genesis, evolution, and prediction of natural fractures in deep tight sandstones of China

L Zeng, L Gong, Y Zhang, S Dong, W Lyu - AAPG Bulletin, 2023 - archives.datapages.com
Natural fractures are effective reservoir spaces and the main seepage channel for tight
sandstones, which control the migration, enrichment, and productivity of oil and natural gas …

Characteristics and controlling factors of natural fractures in deep lacustrine shale oil reservoirs of the Permian Fengcheng Formation in the Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin …

X Du, Z **, L Zeng, G Liu, W He… - Journal of Structural …, 2023 - Elsevier
Maximum burial depth of the Permian Fengcheng Formation, which contains significant oil
resources in the Mahu Sag, exceeds 4500 m constituting a deep reservoir. Fractures are …

[HTML][HTML] Fracture effectiveness evaluation in ultra-deep reservoirs based on geomechanical method, Kuqa Depression, Tarim Basin, NW China

K Xu, H Yang, H Zhang, W Ju, C Li, L Fang… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2022 - Elsevier
Onshore ultra-deep oil and gas resource is abundant, which has become the main area for
exploration and development in the future. Fracture is an important factor affecting the …

Thermal maturity: The controlling factor of wettability, pore structure, and oil content in the lacustrine Qingshankou shale, Songliao Basin

X Wang, M Wang, J Li, H Shao, Z Deng, Y Wu - Journal of Petroleum …, 2022 - Elsevier
Shale oil resources are abundant in the Qingshankou Formation of the Songliao Basin, but
there are significant production differences between wells. Although there are many factors …

Lithology identification using graph neural network in continental shale oil reservoirs: A case study in Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin, Western China

G Lu, L Zeng, S Dong, L Huang, G Liu… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2023 - Elsevier
The continental shale oil reservoir of Fengcheng Formation in the northern slope area of
Mahu Sag, Junggar Basin, Western China is very heterogeneous in lithology. Thus, the …

Gulong shale oil enrichment mechanism and orderly distribution of conventional–unconventional oils in the Cretaceous Qingshankou Formation, Songliao Basin, NE …

S Zhang, B Zhang, W **aomei, F Zihui, HE Kun… - Petroleum Exploration …, 2023 - Elsevier
Through the study of organic matter enrichment, hydrocarbon generation and accumulation
process of black shale of the Cretaceous Qingshankou Formation in the Songliao Basin, the …

Control of faults and fractures on shale oil enrichment

X Fu, X Su, L Gong, Q Wang, S Gao, Z **e - Geoenergy Science and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Qingshankou Formation is the primary shale oil exploration and development
target in the Songliao Basin, but controlling factors of shale oil enrichment, especially the …