The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study
Abstract This study addresses the challenge of understanding hydrocarbon reservoir distribution in lacustrine rift-basins, particularly in the Fushan Depression of the South China Sea, where intricate tectonic and sedimentary dynamics complicate analysis. Effective source kitchens play a critical ro...
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| author | Bang Zeng Jianhua Qu Zhongrong Mi En Xie Hui Fu Sibo Yang Yang Shi Meijun Li |
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| description | Abstract This study addresses the challenge of understanding hydrocarbon reservoir distribution in lacustrine rift-basins, particularly in the Fushan Depression of the South China Sea, where intricate tectonic and sedimentary dynamics complicate analysis. Effective source kitchens play a critical role in controlling hydrocarbon accumulation patterns, yet existing studies often rely on statistical methods limited by exploration biases. To overcome these shortcomings, 3D basin modeling was employed to assess the influence of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbons. The findings reveal that reservoirs in lacustrine rift-basins are closely linked to effective source rocks, exhibiting lateral migration patterns that form rings around the source kitchen, as well as vertical migration patterns concentrated above the effective source rock centers. Hydrocarbon migration is generally short-range, extending laterally up to 12 km and vertically up to 2 km. Notably, oil and gas pools are predominantly located in sedimentary facies transition zones, with key resources concentrated within a 3–6 km radius of the source rock in the lower petroleum system and at depths of 3–4 km in the upper system. This work quantitatively assesses the role of effective source rocks, offering crucial insights for future exploration in similar basins. The novelty lies in its comprehensive modeling approach, which enhances understanding of hydrocarbon distribution beyond prior statistical frameworks, providing a robust foundation for exploration and development strategies. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e1503ae6f68f4680a74d842168f2608e2025-02-09T12:13:39ZengSpringerOpenJournal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology2190-05582190-05662025-02-0115211810.1007/s13202-024-01888-3The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling studyBang Zeng0Jianhua Qu1Zhongrong Mi2En Xie3Hui Fu4Sibo Yang5Yang Shi6Meijun Li7China ZhenHua Oil Co., LtdChina ZhenHua Oil Co., LtdChina ZhenHua Oil Co., LtdChina ZhenHua Oil Co., LtdChina ZhenHua Oil Co., LtdCNOOC Research Institute Company LimitedSouthern Oil Exploration and Development Company, PetroChinaState Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, College of Geosciences, China University of Petroleum (Beijing)Abstract This study addresses the challenge of understanding hydrocarbon reservoir distribution in lacustrine rift-basins, particularly in the Fushan Depression of the South China Sea, where intricate tectonic and sedimentary dynamics complicate analysis. Effective source kitchens play a critical role in controlling hydrocarbon accumulation patterns, yet existing studies often rely on statistical methods limited by exploration biases. To overcome these shortcomings, 3D basin modeling was employed to assess the influence of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbons. The findings reveal that reservoirs in lacustrine rift-basins are closely linked to effective source rocks, exhibiting lateral migration patterns that form rings around the source kitchen, as well as vertical migration patterns concentrated above the effective source rock centers. Hydrocarbon migration is generally short-range, extending laterally up to 12 km and vertically up to 2 km. Notably, oil and gas pools are predominantly located in sedimentary facies transition zones, with key resources concentrated within a 3–6 km radius of the source rock in the lower petroleum system and at depths of 3–4 km in the upper system. This work quantitatively assesses the role of effective source rocks, offering crucial insights for future exploration in similar basins. The novelty lies in its comprehensive modeling approach, which enhances understanding of hydrocarbon distribution beyond prior statistical frameworks, providing a robust foundation for exploration and development strategies.https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-024-01888-3Lacustrine rift-basinEffective source kitchenHydrocarbon reservoir distributionQuantitative evaluation3D basin modeling |
| spellingShingle | Bang Zeng Jianhua Qu Zhongrong Mi En Xie Hui Fu Sibo Yang Yang Shi Meijun Li The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology Lacustrine rift-basin Effective source kitchen Hydrocarbon reservoir distribution Quantitative evaluation 3D basin modeling |
| title | The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study |
| title_full | The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study |
| title_fullStr | The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study |
| title_full_unstemmed | The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study |
| title_short | The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study |
| title_sort | control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift basin insights from a 3d basin modeling study |
| topic | Lacustrine rift-basin Effective source kitchen Hydrocarbon reservoir distribution Quantitative evaluation 3D basin modeling |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-024-01888-3 |
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