Numerous
large gas fields with large proven reserves occur in the
deep formations of Songliao Basin, NE China. However, some challenges
remain as follows: (1) the main source rock is poorly studied and
(2) the origins and genetic types of the natural gases are controversial.
In this study, these problems can be addressed by the research of
the paleoenvironments during shale deposition, the organic matter
sources, the source rock potential, the gas origin and genetic type,
and gas–source correlations. The redox conditions of the water
column during the Huoshiling to Yingcheng depositions were transitional
(suboxidizing to subreducing) environments, and the Huoshiling deposition
corresponded to reducing conditions. The paleosalinity of water was
brackish to fresh from Huoshiling to Yingcheng depositions. The organic
matters of the Huoshiling–Yingcheng shales mainly originated
from terrigenous and/or lacustrine materials. The shales are evaluated
as the fair to good source rock potential, and the Huoshiling is the
best. The gases in the Huoshiling and Shahezi were mainly organic
and thermogenic origins, with some inorganic origins. The gases of
organic origins are mainly the mixed sources of coal-derived and oil-associated
gases and are predominant products of secondary cracking, suggesting
the well gas exploration potential in deep formations of Songliao
Basin. The gases in the Shahezi formation are predominantly sourced
by the Shahezi shales, indicating an approaching-source accumulation.
Recently, petroleum exploration of the Dongpu depression has become increasingly difficult, primarily because of the unclear potential and distribution of deep strata resources (specifically, the Shahejie 3 formation). A pyrolysis experiment and hydrocarbon generation kinetics can provide important parameters for hydrocarbon generation history and resource reevaluation. Therefore, four samples of the Dongpu depression were selected for a kerogen pyrolysis experiment, and the software KINETICS 2000 was used to calculate the pre-exponential factors (A) of different components and the activation energies (E) of the reactants to further establish the kinetic parameters of different kerogens in the Dongpu depression. The hydrocarbon generation history of the sample was determined using the software BasinMod 1D based on thermal and burial histories, and the hydrocarbon generation characteristics of different sags and different types of kerogen were studied. The results show that the hydrocarbon generation potential in the northern Dongpu depression is stronger than that in the south. Moreover, the activation energy (E) distribution of type I kerogen (Well W146) is widest, followed by type II 1 (Well C9) and type II 2 kerogens (Well H88); and type III kerogen (Well X8) is the most concentrated. Moreover, the potential for hydrocarbon generation in the Qianliyuan the Haitongji−Liutun areas is high.
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