Reservoir characteristics and genesis of shale oil "sweet spots" in Lucaogou Formation, Jimsar Sag, Junggar Basin

Abstract

The shale oil layers of the Lucaogou Formation in the Jimsar Sag of Junggar Basin have complex lithology and strong heterogeneity. The formation of "sweet spots" is a key problem restricting exploration and development. Through core observation, thin section analysis and oil-bearing capacity analysis, the geological features of the "sweet spots" were characterized, the geological factors affecting productivity were analyzed, and the formation mechanism of movable oil pores was determined. The lithology of "sweet spots" of the Lucaogou Formation in the Jimsar Sag is mainly lithic feldspar fine sandstone, dolomitic sandstone and gypsum dolomite, with a porosity of 5.75%-11.9% and a permeability of (0.02-1.26)×10-3 μm2, of which the lithic feldspar fine sandstone made the largest contribution to pore throats. Intergranular (intragranular) pores and fractures provide storage space for "sweet spots". Shale oil yield is controlled by the pore distribution for movable oil and the contents of argillaceous, quartz and dolomite. The movable oil pores are formed under the combined action of syngenetic and quasi-syngenetic leaching and acid fluid burial dissolution. The key factor to control permeability is the connection of dissolved pores by bedding cracks. In the process of reservoir diagenesis, the coupling of hydrocarbon generation and expulsion in the reservoir space will eventually form a "sweet spot", mainly in environments such as dolomitic flat, mixed flat, lakeside beach sand and carbonate shoal which are strongly influenced by waves. This discovery can provide guidance for the exploration and development of shale oil of the same genetic type.

Keywords

• movable oil pores
• dissolution
• sweet spots
• shale oil
• lucaogou formation
• jimsar sag
• junggar basin