Quantitative prediction and spatial analysis of structural fractures in deep shale gas reservoirs within complex structural zones: A case study of the Longmaxi …

C Fan, S Nie, H Li, AE Radwan, Q Pan, X Shi… - Journal of Asian Earth …, 2024 - Elsevier
The characteristics of structural fractures (faults) have a significant impact on the
preservation, enrichment, and hydraulic fracturing of deep shale gas in complex structural …

Geological characteristics and controlling factors of deep shale gas enrichment of the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formation in the southern Sichuan Basin, China

J Li, H Li, C Yang, Y Wu, Z Gao, S Jiang - Lithosphere, 2022 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
To identify the factors controlling high-quality deep shale gas reservoirs and the exploration
and development potential of the Lower Paleozoic marine shale in the Sichuan Basin, the …

Shale pore characteristics and their impact on the gas-bearing properties of the Longmaxi Formation in the Luzhou area

J Li, H Li, W Jiang, M Cai, J He, Q Wang, D Li - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Deep shale has the characteristics of large burial depth, rapid changes in reservoir
properties, complex pore types and structures, and unstable production. The whole-rock X …

Pore structure and fractal characteristics of the marine shale of the Longmaxi Formation in the Changning Area, Southern Sichuan Basin, China

H Li, J Zhou, X Mou, H Guo, X Wang, H An… - Frontiers in Earth …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The pore structure is an important factor affecting reservoir capacity and shale gas
production. The shale reservoir of the Longmaxi Formation in the Changning area, Southern …

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 …

Quantitative analysis of pore complexity in lacustrine organic-rich shale and comparison to marine shale: insights from experimental tests and fractal theory

H Li, S He, AE Radwan, J **e, Q Qin - Energy & Fuels, 2024 - ACS Publications
Continental shale gas enrichment is significantly influenced by pore structure, yet research
on this topic remains limited compared to marine shale. This study investigates the complex …

Geological characteristics of deep shale gas and their effects on shale fracability in the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formations of the southern Sichuan Basin, China

J Li, H Li, C Yang, X Ren, Y Li - Lithosphere, 2023 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
The deep shale gas reservoirs of the Wufeng-Longmaxi Formations in the southern Sichuan
Basin have strong heterogeneity and complex geological characteristics, resulting in a poor …

Complicated fault characterization and its influence on shale gas preservation in the southern margin of the Sichuan Basin, China

C Fan, H **e, H Li, S Zhao, X Shi, J Liu… - …, 2022 - pubs.geoscienceworld.org
The southern margin of the Sichuan Basin is characterized by strong structural deformation,
complex fault structure styles and scales, and multistaged geological evolution stages …

Geological characteristics and major factors controlling the high yield of tight oil in the Da'anzhai member of the western Gongshanmiao in the central Sichuan basin …

C Fan, S Nie, H Li, Q Pan, X Shi, S Qin… - … and Geophysics for Geo …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract The Da'anzhai Member limestone in the central Sichuan Basin holds significant
importance as a tight oil-producing formation. Despite its crucial role, the intricate patterns of …

Lithological controls on pore structure and their implications for deep shale gas reservoir quality in the Longmaxi Formation, Luzhou area, southern Sichuan Basin …

J Li, Q Zhang, W Jiang, H Li, L Li, T Xue, Q Wang… - Energy & …, 2025 - ACS Publications
This study investigates shale samples from the Longyi1 submember (SM) in the Luzhou
area of the Sichuan Basin. A series of experiments, including organic matter content …