Natural gas accumulation conditions and exploration directions of Carboniferous clastic rocks in the northeastern margin of Junggar Basin, China
October 2024
The Carboniferous strata in the northeastern Junggar Basin are an important exploration field for natural gas in the basin. However, volcanic rocks have long been the primary exploration target. In...
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Geochemical evaluation of Sarvak oil reservoir using biomarkers, carbon isotope and trace element: A case study from Southwest Iran
August 2024
The crude oils of the Sarvak reservoir were studied by integrated geochemical, inorganic and isotopic analyses to evaluate the origin, depositional conditions, geological age, thermal maturity of the...
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Hydrocarbon-generating potential of the Middle Permian Lucaogou source rock in the eastern Junggar Basin, China
August 2024
The Middle Permian Lucaogou Formation is the most significant source rock in the eastern Junggar Basin. Previous studies have confirmed its excellent hydrocarbon-generating potential in the Jimsar Sag....
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Helium content and helium enrichment conditions of coalbed methane and shale gas
August 2024
Aiming to address whether coal-bed methane and shale gas can form helium-rich gas reservoirs, this paper employs geochemical research methods to analyze the content of uranium (U) and thorium (Th) in...
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Solid bitumen Rhenium-Osmium (Re–Os) isotope geochronology and existing problems: Sampled of Sinian-Cambrian gas reservoir in Sichuan Basin, China
August 2024
Understanding the key timings related to petroleum evolution is crucial for optimizing exploration targets and assessing oil/gas resources, attract petroleum geologists’ attention worldwide. Recently,...
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Helium resource and play classification systems, effective reservoir control elements, and enrichment patterns in China
August 2024
The classification system, effective reservoir control elements, and major enrichment and exploration modes of helium resources in China are analyzed based on the source of helium, carrier, geological...
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Characteristics and development model of deep-ultra deep reservoirs in the Upper Wuerhe Formation of Permian in the sags of eastern Junggar Basin, China
June 2024
Taking the deep-ultra deep glutenite reservoirs in the Upper Wuerhe Formation of Permian in Fukang Sag and Dongdaohaizi Sag as the research object and representative of the eastern Junggar Basin, its...
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Main characteristics and effectiveness analysis of potential helium source rocks in crust-source helium-rich natural gas reservoirs
June 2024
The evaluation of potential helium source rocks’ effectiveness is a core issue in the field of helium resource exploration and development. However, previous studies predominantly rely on uranium (U)...
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Integrated petrophysical, sedimentological and well-log study of the Mangahewa Formation, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
June 2024
This study aims to address the problem of porosity preservation in the Mangahewa Formation of five main hydrocarbon fields covering onshore and offshore of the Taranaki Basin. An integrated reservoir...
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Pore structure and fractal characteristics of coal-bearing Cretaceous Nenjiang shales from Songliao Basin, Northeast China
June 2024
Shale oil and gas resources mainly exist in the pore and fracture system. Quantitative characterization of pore development characteristics and gas-bearing properties is crucial for shale reservoir...
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Study on stratigraphic dip window in accumulation period based on the principle of minimum energy dissipation rate of oil and gas migration: A case study of the Upper Paleozoic tight gas reservoirs in the Ordos Basin, China
June 2024
Scholars have primarily focused on statistical analysis of exploration practices and simple physical simulation experiments when investigating the relationship between stratigraphic dip and hydrocarbon...
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Structural inheritance through 3D reservoir modeling and ant-tracking attribute implications for structural configuration of Upper Cretaceous Pab Sandstone, Kirthar Fold Belt, Pakistan
April 2024
This research presents a comprehensive investigation to enhance understanding of subsurface structural complexities within the Upper Cretaceous Pab Sandstone reservoir level in a gas-producing field...
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Characteristics of geothermal field and tectono-thermal evolution in Baiyun Sag, Pearl River Mouth Basin, China
April 2024
Baiyun Sag has become the primary focus of deepwater exploration in the Pearl River Mouth Basin. However, its complex and high-variate geothermal characteristics have severely constrained further oil...
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The dominant three-element model of oil and gas accumulation in basement buried hills: A discussion on new exploration frontiers in the deepwater area of the northern South China Sea
April 2024
Basement buried hill reservoirs represent significant emerging prospects among the newly discovered growth poles in the deepwater areas of the northern South China Sea. Addressing the unclear key factors...
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Depositional pattern and source-to-sink process of submarine fans in Lingshui and Sanya formations, Baodao Sag, Qiongdongnan Basin, China
April 2024
The deepwater area is one of the frontiers of oil and gas exploration, with the understanding of distribution and genesis of deepwater reservoirs being crucial for reservoir formation research. Despite...
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Seismic geological characteristics and gas reservoir distribution of Changxing Formation biological bio-reef reservoir in the Longhuichang-Tieshan area, northeastern Sichuan Basin, China
April 2024
This research aims to address the ambiguity surrounding the extent of development of Changxing Formation bio-reef reservoirs in the Longhuichang-Tieshan area of the northeastern Sichuan Basin, China,...
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Geochemical characteristics of shale gas hydraulic fracturing flowback/produced water in Zheng’an block, northern Guizhou Province, China
February 2024
Guizhou Province of China is rich in shale gas resources. In recent years, important progress has been made in the exploration and development of shale gas in the Upper Ordovician Wufeng Formation-Lower...
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Geological characteristics and main controlling factors of the helium-rich gas reservoirs in Sozak Gas Field, Kazakhstan
February 2024
Based on core data, physical properties, well logging, gas testing, composition, and helium distribution from 13 newly drilled wells, in combination with regional tectonic evolution, depositional background,...
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