Comprehensive Reservoir Architecture Dissection and Microfacies Analysis of the Chang 8 Oil Group in the Luo 1 Well Area, Jiyuan Oilfield
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Abstract
The Chang 8 oil group within the Luo 1 well area of Jiyuan Oilfield, situated in the Ordos Basin, exemplifies an ultra-low-permeability reservoir with an average permeability of 0.84 mD. Despite primary development efforts through acid fracturing, suboptimal recovery efficiency has been observed due to inadequate injection–production matching. To mitigate this issue and enhance reservoir utilization, a comprehensive understanding of sand body architecture is imperative. This study employs a detailed reservoir architecture element analysis approach, integrating core samples, thin-section petrography, and geophysical logging data. The objective is to elucidate the internal structure and heterogeneity of sand bodies, which significantly influence hydrocarbon recovery. Key findings reveal that the study area is characterized by a shallow-water deltaic depositional system, featuring three principal sedimentary microfacies: subaqueous distributary channels, sheet sands, and lacustrine muds. Notably, subaqueous distributary channel sand bodies dominate, forming composite units via lateral accretion or vertical stacking of 2–5 individual channels, with widths exceeding 2000 m. Individual distributary channels range from 83 to 535 m in width, exhibiting both isolated and stacked contact styles. Importantly, only 25.97% of channels demonstrate connectivity, underscoring the critical role of channel scale and continuity in ultra-low-permeability reservoir development. By addressing the previously identified gap in architectural configuration knowledge, this study contributes foundational data for future development improvements. In conclusion, the detailed characterization of reservoir architecture offers pivotal insights into tailoring development strategies that align with the specific characteristics of ultra-low-permeability reservoirs, thereby improving overall recovery rates.
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OpenAlex topics: Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis · Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis · Geological formations and processes
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Key Laboratory of Exploration Technologies for Oil and Gas Resources, Ministry of Education, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, China
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