Geologic Exploration

Controlling factors and quantitative evaluation of stratigraphic-trap accumulation in the Baikouquan Formation, Mahu Sag,Junggar Basin

  • LI Yipu ,
  • WAN Zexin ,
  • ZHENG Menglin ,
  • WANG Xiaolong ,
  • BAO Yiyao ,
  • AN Zhiyuan ,
  • CHEN Hong ,
  • XIAO Qilin
Expand
  • 1. Key Laboratory Exploration Technologies for Oil and Gas Resources, Ministry of Education, Yangtze University, Wuhan, Hubei 430100, China;
    2. Hubei Provincial Collaborative Innovation Center for Unconventional Oil and Gas, Yangtze University, Wuhan, Hubei 430100, China;
    3. Liaohe Geophysical Exploration Company, BGP Inc., CNPC, Panjin, Liaoning 124010, China;
    4. Xinjiang Oilfield Company, PetroChina, Karamay, Xinjiang 834000, China

Received date: 2025-01-07

  Revised date: 2025-09-12

  Online published: 2026-06-22

Abstract

To clarify the main controlling factors for formation of stratigraphic-unconformity hydrocarbon traps in the Baikouquan Formation of the Mahu Sag in the Junggar Basin,petroleum geology theory and probabilistic methods were applied to systematically analyze the reservoir architecture,identify and quantify the primary geological influencing factors,and a set of comprehensive quantitative evaluation methods were formulated.The results showed that,under the Mahu Sag's paleo-geomorphology and characteristic sedimentary system,the hydrocarbon generation areas were alkaline with abundant algal organisms; the source rocks were rich in organic matter with high conversion rates and great hydrocarbon-generation potential;and these were accompanied by extensively distributed heterogeneous tight sandstones.This combination provided the Mahu Sag with stable source conditions and favorable reservoir settings.Moreover,the combined unconformity-fault system allowed hydrocarbons to escape from source layers and migrate along faults into reservoirs with integrity and effective retention.Thestudy offers a critical basis for quantitative evaluation of reservoirs in the Mahu Sag,significantly improving accuracy and providing valuable guidance for further exploration.

Cite this article

LI Yipu , WAN Zexin , ZHENG Menglin , WANG Xiaolong , BAO Yiyao , AN Zhiyuan , CHEN Hong , XIAO Qilin . Controlling factors and quantitative evaluation of stratigraphic-trap accumulation in the Baikouquan Formation, Mahu Sag,Junggar Basin[J]. Special Oil & Gas Reservoirs, 2026 , 33(1) : 52 -59 . DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-6535.2026.01.006

References

[1] 匡立春,支东明,王小军,等.准噶尔盆地上二叠统上乌尔禾组大面积岩性-地层油气藏形成条件及勘探方向[J].石油学报,2022,43(3):325-340.
KUANG Lichun,ZHI Dongming,WANG Xiaojun,et al.Hydrocarbon accumulation conditions and exploration directions of large-scale lithologic-stratigraphic oil and gas reservoirs in Upper Wuerhe Formation of Upper Permian in Junggar Basin[J].Acta Petrolei Sinica,2022,43(3):325-340.
[2] 陈奎,潘知峰,孙晓晖,等.涠西南凹陷涠三段构造圈闭断层侧向封闭性定量研究及应用[J].海洋科学进展,2019,37(3):442-451.
CHEN Kui,PAN Zhifeng,SUN Xiaohui,et al.The quantitative research and application of the fault lateral sealing ability about the W3 Formation of Weixi'nan Sag[J].Advances in Marine Science,2019,37(3):442-451.
[3] 陈奎,李茂,邹明生,等.涠西南凹陷涠洲组构造圈闭有效性定量评价技术及应用[J].石油学报,2018,39(12):1370-1378.
CHEN Kui,LI Mao,ZOU Mingsheng,et al.The validity quantitative evaluation technology and its application to structural trap in Weizhou Formation,Weixi'nan Sag[J].Acta Petrolei Sinica,2018,39(12):1370-1378.
[4] 邹妞妞,张大权,史基安,等.准噶尔盆地中拐凸起二叠系上乌尔禾组油气成藏及其主控因素[J].天然气地球科学,2021,32(4):540-550.
ZOU Niuniu,ZHANG Daquan,SHI Ji'an,et al.Formation conditions and main controlling factors of hydrocarbon accumulation of the upper Wuerhe Formation of Permian in Zhongguai Uplift,Junggar Basin[J].Natural Gas Geoscience,2021,32(4):540-550.
[5] 刘惠民,刘鑫金,贾光华.东营凹陷北部陡坡带深层砂砾岩扇体成岩圈闭有效性评价[J].油气地质与采收率,2015,22(5):7-14.
LIU Huimin,LIU Xinjin,JIA Guanghua.Evaluation on trap effectiveness for deep fan diagenetictrap in the northern steep slope zone of Dongying Sag[J].Petroleum Geology and Recovery Efficiency,2015,22(5):7-14.
[6] 徐伯东,邹贤利,吴新豫,等.准噶尔盆地玛湖斜坡八道湾组低含油饱和度油藏地球化学特征分析[J].特种油气藏,2024,31(1):31-38.
XU Bodong,ZOU Xianli,WU Xinyu,et al.Analysis of geochemical characteristics of low oil saturation reservoirs of Badaowan Formation in Mahu Slope,Junggar Basin,China[J].Special Oil & Gas Reservoirs,2024,31(1):31-38.
[7] 李建忠,王小军,杨帆,等.准噶尔盆地中央坳陷西部下组合油气成藏模式及勘探前景[J].石油与天然气地质,2022,43(5):1059-1072.
LI Jianzhong,WANG Xiaojun,YANG Fan,et al.Hydrocarbon accumulation pattern and exploration prospect of the structural trapsin lower play of the western Central Depression in the Junggar Basin[J].Oil & Gas Geology,2022,43(5):1059-1072.
[8] 周培兴,吴孔友,董方,等.准噶尔盆地断拗转换期剥蚀厚度及其分布规律[J].地质与资源,2023,32(5):575-583.
ZHOU Peixing,WU Kongyou,DONG Fang,et al.Denudation thickness and distribution rule in the fault-depression transition period of Junggar Basin[J].Geology and Resources,2023,32(5):575-583.
[9] 侯连华,杨帆,杨春,等.常规油气区带与圈闭有效性定量评价原理及方法[J].石油学报,2021,42(9):1126-1141.
HOU Lianhua,YANG Fan,YANG Chun,et al.Principles and methods for quantitatively evaluating the effectiveness of conventional petroleum zones and traps[J].Acta Petrolei Sinica,2021,42(9):1126-1141.
[10] 柳广弟,李剑,李景明,等.天然气成藏过程有效性的主控因素与评价方法[J].天然气地球科学,2005,26(1):1-6.
LIU Guangdi,LI Jian,LI Jingming,et al.The controls and the assessment method for the effectiveness of natural gas migration and accumulation process[J].Natural Gas Geoscience,2005,26(1):1-6.
[11] 蒋庆平,孔垂显,李维锋,等.陆相湖盆大型扇三角洲沉积特征与演化规律——以准噶尔盆地玛湖凹陷西斜坡区三叠系百口泉组为例[J].沉积学报,2020,38(5):923-932.
JIANG Qingping,KONG Chuixian,LI Weifeng,et al.Sedimentary characteristics and evolution law of a lacustrine large-scale fan delta:a case study from the Triassic Baikouquan Formationon the west slope of Mahu Sag[J].Acta Sedimentologica Sinica,2020,38(5):923-932.
[12] 纪友亮,潘春孚,高志勇,等.逆冲活动对准南前陆盆地层序构成的影响及意义[J].同济大学学报(自然科学版),2011,39(4):614-619.
JI Youliang,PAN Chunfu,GAO Zhiyong,et al.Influence of thrust tectonism on sequence contexture of southern Junggar Foreland Basin and its significance[J].Journal of Tongji University (Natural Science),2011,39(4):614-619.
[13] 康玉柱.中国西北地区压性叠加盆地成油特征[J].石油实验地质,2004,26(2):153-160.
KANG Yuzhu.Characteristics of oil generation in compressional superimposed basins in northwest China[J].Petroleum Ecology & Experiment,2004,26(2):153-160.
[14] 鲁新川,史基安,葛冰,等.准噶尔盆地西北缘中拐—五八区二叠系上乌尔禾组砂砾岩储层特征[J].岩性油气藏,2012,24(6):54-59.
LU Xinchuan,SHI Ji'an,GE Bing,et al.Characteristics of glutenite reservoir of Permian Upper Wuerhe Formation in Zhongguai-Wuba Area in the northwestern margin of Junggar Basin[J].Lithologic Reservoirs,2012,24(6):54-59.
[15] 李兵,党玉芳,贾春明,等.准噶尔盆地西北缘中拐—五八区二叠系碎屑岩沉积相特征[J].天然气地球科学,2011,22(3):432-439.
LI Bing,DANG Yufang,JIA Chunming,et al.Sedimentary facies of Permian clastic rocks in Zhongguai-Wuba Area in northwestern margin of Junggar Basin[J].Natural Gas Geoscience,2011,22(3):432-439.
[16] EATON B A.Fracture gradient prediction and its application in oilfield operations[J].Journal of Petroleum Technology,1969,21(10):1353-1360.
[17] 潘建国,王国栋,曲永强,等.砂砾岩成岩圈闭形成与特征——以准噶尔盆地玛湖凹陷三叠系百口泉组为例[J].天然气地球科学,2015,26(增刊1):41-49.
PAN Jianguo,WANG Guodong,QU Yongqiang,et al.Formation mechanism and characteristics of sandy conglomerate diagenetic trap:a case study of the triassic Baikouquan Formation in the Mahu Sag,Junggar Basin[J].Natural Gas Geoscience,2015,26(S1):41-49.
[18] 陈永波,潘建国,张寒,等.准噶尔盆地玛湖凹陷斜坡区断裂演化特征及对三叠系百口泉组成藏意义[J].天然气地球科学,2015,26(增刊1):11-24.
CHEN Yongbo,PAN Jianguo,ZHANG Han,et al.Characteristics of fault evolution in Mahu slope area of Junggar Basin and its implications to the reservoir in the Lower Triassic Baikouquan Formation[J].Natural Gas Geoscience,2015,26(S1):11-24.
[19] 安天下.地层圈闭油气成藏有效性评价方法——以渤海湾盆地济阳坳陷为例[J].科学技术与工程,2020,20(10):3919-3926.
An Tianxia.An effective evaluation method for stratigraphic trap hydrocarbon accumulation:a case study of Jiyang Depression,Bohai Bay Basin[J].Science Technology and Engineering,2020,20(10):3919-3926.
Outlines

/