Oil & Gas Geology ›› 1999, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (2): 133-136.doi: 10.11743/ogg19990208

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ORDOVICIAN PALAEOKARST LANDFORM IN ORDOS BASIN AND GAS ENRICHMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Xia Riyuan1, Tang Jiansheng1, Guan Bizhu1, Luo Weiquan1, Ma Zhenfang2, Zhou Shuxun2, Yu Zhongping2, Pan Linghong2   

  1. 1. Institute of Karst Geology, MLR, Guilin, Guangxi;
    2. Changqing Petroleum Exploration Bureau, Qingyang, Gansu
  • Received:1999-01-18 Online:1999-06-25 Published:2012-01-18

Abstract:

Palaeokarst landform developed in the top of Ordovician weathering crust in mideast Ordos Basin controls the reservoiring of natural gas and could be divided into 3 types such as karst highland,karst platform,karst basin and 9 sub types. The karst platform that underwent intense karstification is most favourable for gas enrichment;the terrace in the highland,the gentle hill in the platform and the remnant hill in karst basin are favorable areas of gas accumulation.High yield gas wells are located at the upper part of the slopes in both sides of the eroded karst flute.

Key words: palaeokarst landform, gas enrichment, weathered crust, Ordos Basin