Oil & Gas Geology ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (4): 526-535.doi: 10.11743/ogg20120405

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Characteristics,timing and controlling factors of structural fractures in tight sandstones of the 2nd member of Xujiahe Formation in Jiulong Mountain structure, Sichuan Basin

Bai Bin1,2, Zou Caineng1, Zhu Rukai1, Zhang Jian3, Zhang Benjian4, Bi Lina1   

  1. 1. PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development, Beijing 100083, China;
    2. Northwest University, Xian, Shaanxi 710069, China;
    3. PetroChina Exploration Department of Southwest Oilfield, Chengdu, Sichuan 610051, China;
    4. Northwest Sichuan Gas Mine of Southwest Oilfield, PetroChina, Jiangyou, Sichuan 621700, China
  • Received:2012-06-12 Revised:2012-07-11 Online:2012-08-28 Published:2012-09-11

Abstract:

Physical properties of tight sands in the 2nd member of Xujiahe Formation in northwestern Sichuan Basin are controlled by structural fractures(SF)formed at different stages.The study on characteristics,timing and controlling factors of the structural fractures can provide useful information for reservoir evaluation and prediction.Identification of cutting relations of the SF on the basis of fracture observation on outcrops,cores and thin sections reveals that the SF can be grouped into NW-SE-trending,NE-trending,NNW-trending,near EW-trending and SEE-trending,of them NW-SE-trending is predominant.At least four stages of SF were identified based on the analysis of the fluid inclusion homogenization temperature of fillings in fractures with different cutting relation and ESR,as well as palaeo-stress data.The first stage is the Late Indosinian,and the SF formed at this stage feature in calcite filling and fluid inclusion homogenization temperature(FIHT)of 84-120℃.The second stage is the Late Yanshanian,and the SF formed at this stage are characterized by quartz filling and FIHT of 72-137℃.The third stage is the Early-middle Himalayan Period and the SF formed at this stage feature in quartz filling,cutting relations with the SF of previous two stags,and FIHT of 153-179℃.The fourth stage is the Late Himalayan Period,and the SF formed in this stage are characterized by coarser calcite fillings with some dolomites and FIHT of 165-190℃.Because of the active tectonic movement during the Indosinian and Himalayan Period,the SF are well developed.The formation and distribution of SF are jointly controlled by tectonic stress and the mechanical property of rocks.Lithic sandstone with high porosity,fine particle and thin layer are favorable for SF development.

Key words: formation timing of structural fracture, tight sandstone, Xujiahe Formation, Jiulong Mountain area, Sichuan Basin

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