The Upper Paleozoic strata in the Ordos Basin are dominated
by
tight sandstone gas reservoirs characterized by strong heterogeneity
and widely distributed aquifers. Laterally, there is no evidently
continuous distribution of water and gas, and longitudinally, the
gas and aquifers are mostly in isolated intersections without uniform
gas–water contact, rendering difficulties for effectively identifying
the reservoir and fluid properties by using traditional mud logging
technology. To solve these problems mentioned, the reservoirs were
classified by integrating the T
2 spectra
of cores obtained through nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logging,
regional geological characteristics, and gas test results. It is indicated
in the result that the “three-division” method can reflect
the type of storage space, and the structural movement and sedimentary
thickness in the basin are primary factors for the formation of reservoirs
of various types. The “nine-division” method is closely
related to characteristics of “initial tightening and subsequent
accumulation” of the basin and the gas test results, which
can give insights into natural gas charging status in the tight sandstone
samples, thereby effectively identifying fluid properties.