Oil & Gas Geology ›› 2021, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (1): 54-65.doi: 10.11743/ogg20210105

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Advancement and trends of shale gas reservoir characterization and evaluation

Ruyue Wang1(), Zongquan Hu1, Li Dong1, Bo Gao1, Chuanxiang Sun1, Tao Yang2, Guanping Wang3, Shuai Yin4   

  1. 1. Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, SINOPEC, Beijing 100083, China
    2. Exploration and Development Research Institute of Henan Oilfield Company, SINOPEC, Zhengzhou, Henan 450046, China
    3. School of Energy Resources, China University of Geosciences(Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
    4. School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, Xi'an Shiyou University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710065, China
  • Received:2019-01-21 Online:2021-02-28 Published:2021-02-07

Abstract:

Breakthroughs in shale gas exploration and development are inseparable from advancement in exploration theories and technologies.The complex micro-nano scale pore systems prevalent in shale and the unique occurrence of shale gas that distinguishes itself from conventional gases require the characterization of shale gas reservoirs to be more pertinent, accurate and applicable in terms of evaluation objects, methods and techniques.On the basis of a thorough investigation on shale gas reservoir characterization and evaluation status quo around the world, this paper focuses on the advancement of such technologies as lithofacies division and prediction, mineral composition and pore structure analyses, fracability evaluation and multi-scale/technique integration.It proposes that future shale gas reservoir characterization and evaluation pivots around (1) accuracy and pertinence enhancement; (2) further integration of multiple-scale techniques; (3) in-situ condition; (4) dynamic monitoring and assessment; and (5) application of big data.In view of geological conditions, exploration and development practices of shale gas in China, the paper again proposes four aspects as the focuses of future shale gas reservoir characterization and evaluation: (1) fine-grained sedimentary characteristics; (2) temporal and spatial evolution traits; (3) fracability evaluation of reservoirs; as well as (4) integration of different technologies, introduction of foreign technologies, and most of all, innovation.

Key words: pore structure, mineral composition, characterization, fracability, technology integration, reservoir, shale gas

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