Advanced Search

Indexed by SCI、CA、РЖ、PA、CSA、ZR、etc .

Volume 23 Issue 4
Aug 2012
Turn off MathJax
Article Contents
Ping Chen, Yongchao Lu, Zhenfeng Wang, Lei Chen. Seismic image prediction of Cenozoic reef-banks in the Northwestern South China Sea. Journal of Earth Science, 2012, 23(4): 597-611. doi: 10.1007/s12583-012-0277-y
Citation: Ping Chen, Yongchao Lu, Zhenfeng Wang, Lei Chen. Seismic image prediction of Cenozoic reef-banks in the Northwestern South China Sea. Journal of Earth Science, 2012, 23(4): 597-611. doi: 10.1007/s12583-012-0277-y

Seismic image prediction of Cenozoic reef-banks in the Northwestern South China Sea

doi: 10.1007/s12583-012-0277-y
Funds:

the SINOPEC Forward Looking Project of China YPH08114

Petrochemical Joint Fund 40839910

the Young Teacher Funding Project of China University of Geosciences CUGQNL0826

More Information
  • Corresponding author: Ping Chen, pingc517@163.com
  • Received Date: 20 Jan 2012
  • Accepted Date: 08 Apr 2012
  • Publish Date: 01 Aug 2012
  • The Cenozoic reef-banks reservoir in Qiongdongnan (琼东南) basin is one of the most profitable targets worthy of prospecting in the deep water area of the northwestern South China Sea. In this study,the characteristics of organic reef-like reflectors in southern uplift area of Qiongdongnan basin are analyzed based on the latest 2D and 3D seismic data. It is found that reef-like reflectors in Qiongdongnan basin show high-amplitude moundy continuous reflection at the top and the bottom,chaotic reflection inside the reef-like reflector and there is obviously speed difference between reef-like reflector body and surrounding rock. Combining the geological setting of reef and comparative analysis,the reef-like reflectors are considered to be the reef-banks. Furthermore,the results show that there are three kinds of reef structures in the southern uplift area of Qiongdongnan basin: the fault controlling structure,the fault flexure structure and the carbonate ramp structure. Each structure has its own grow-units that can reveal the growth process of the reef in order. The distribution of reef-like reflectors in space shows an arc belt pattern. According to this,four reef arc belts are identified,and their spatial trends are thought to have a good relationship with the buried fault. The internal structure constitution and the growth state of reef-like reflectors are mainly controlled by the geomorphology and monsoon-ocean current. The result has an instructive significance to oil-gas exploration of organic reef not only in Qiongdongnan basin,but also even in deep water areas of the South China Sea.

     

  • loading
  • Cai, F., Xu, H., Hao, X. F., et al., 1996. Comparative Sedimentology of Late Tertiary Organic Reefs in Xisha-Northern South China Sea. Acta Sedmentologica Sinica, 14(4): 61–69 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-CJXB604.007.htm
    Chen, G. W., 2003. Basic Characteristics of Formation of Bioherm and Reef Oil-Gas Pools in the South China Sea. Marine Geology Letters, 19(7): 32–37 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://www.cnki.com.cn/Article/CJFDTotal-HYDT200308008.htm
    Fournier, F., Borgomano, J., 2007. Geological Significance of Seismic Reflections and Imaging of the Reservoir Architecture in the Malampaya Gas Field (Philippines). AAPG Bulletin, 91(2): 235–258, doi: 10.1306/10160606043
    Hine, A. C., Neuma, A. C., 1977. Shallow Carbonate-Bank-Margin Growth and Structure, Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas. AAPG Bulletin, 61: 376–406, doi: 10.1306/C1EA3CBC-16C9-11D7-8645000102C1865D
    Jin, Q. H., Liu, Z. H., Chen, Q., 2004. The Central Depression of the Wan'an Basin, South China Sea: A Giant Abundant Hydrocarbon-Generating Depression. Earth Science—Journal of China University of Geosciences, 29(5): 525–530 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://www.researchgate.net/publication/283763827_Central_depression_of_the_Wan'an_Basin_South_China_Sea_A_giant_abundant_hydrocarbon-generating_depression
    Liu, C. Y., Lin, C. S., Wu, M. B., et al., 2007. Characteristics of Spatiotemporal Distributions of Reefs in China and Their Geological Significance. Global Geology, 26(1): 44–51 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/ http://search.cnki.net/down/default.aspx?filename=SJDZ200701007&dbcode=CJFD&year=2007&dflag=pdfdown
    Ma, Y. B., Wu, S. G., Xu, J. L., 2009a. Distribution and Model of Reef and Carbonate Platforms in the South Deepwater Sag of Qiongdongnan Basin. Natural Gas Geoscience, 20(1): 119–124 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-TDKX200901022.htm
    Ma, Y. B., Wu, S. G., Zhang, G. C., et al., 2009b. Geophysical Characteristics of Biohermal Carbonate in the Northern Margin Deep Water Area of South China Sea. Journal of China University of Petroleum, 33(4): 33–39 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYDX200904006.htm
    Qiu, Y., 2002. Tertiary Reefs of the South China Seas and Their Oil-Gas Bearing Characters. Gresearch of Eological South China Sea, 13: 41–54 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-NHDZ200100004.htm
    Qiu, Y., 2005. Typical Structural Styles and Their Relationships with Hydrocarbon Accumulation and Traps in the Zengmu Basin, Nansha Sea Area. Geological Bulletin of China, 24(1): 16–22 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTotal-ZQYD200501002.htm
    Qiu, Y., Wang, Y. M., 2001. Reefs and Paleostructure and Paleoenvironment in the South China Sea. Marine Geology & Quaternary Geology, 21(1): 65–72 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-HYDZ200101012.htm
    Shao, L., Li, A., Wu, G. X., et al., 2010. Evolution of Sedimentary Environment and Provenance in Qiongdongnan Basin in the Northern South China Sea. Acta Petrolei Sinica, 31(7): 548–552 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/Periodical/syxb201004005
    Tao, W. X., He, S. B., Zhao, Z. G., et al., 2006. Reservoir Distribution in Deepwater Area of the Qiongdongnan Basin. Petroleum Geology & Experiment, 28(6): 554–558 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYSD200606009.htm
    Wan, S. M., Li, A. C., Xu, K. H., et al., 2008. Characteristics of Clay Minerals in the Northern South China Sea and Its Implications for Evolution of East Asian Monsoon since Miocene. Earth Science—Journal of China University of Geosciences, 33(3): 289–300 (in Chinese with English Abstract) doi: 10.3799/dqkx.2008.039
    Wang, G. R., Guo, T. L., Fu, X. Y., 2011. Characteristics and Spatial-Temporal Configuration of Platform Margin Reef Bank System, Changxing Formation in Yuanba Area, North Eastern Sichuan Basin. Petorleum Geology and Recovery Effciency, 18(4): 41–43 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-YQCS201104014.htm
    Wei, K. S., Chu, M. J., Cui, Y. K., et al., 2004. Characteristics of Time-Space Combination of Lowstand System Tracts and Their Exploration Significance in Eastern Qiongdongnan Basin. Oil & Gas Geology, 25(6): 650–655 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYYT200406009.htm
    Wei, X., Deng, J. F., Xie, W. Y., et al., 2005. Constraints on Biogenetic Reef Formation during Evolution of the South China Sea and Exploration Potential Analysis. Earth Science Frontiers, 12(3): 245–252 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-DXQY200503033.htm
    Wei, X., Zhu, Y. J., Yin, J. H., et al., 2006. Constrains and Growing Trend of Biological Reef in South China Sea Basin. Special Oil & Gas Reservoirs, 13(1): 10–15 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://www.cnki.com.cn/Article/CJFDTotal-TZCZ200601005.htm
    Wu, S. G., Yuan, S. Q., Dong, D. D., et al., 2009a. The Miocene Reef Development Characteristics in Northern South China Sea. Oceanologia et Limnologia Sinica, 40(2): 117–121 (in Chinese with English Abstract)
    Wu, S. G., Yuan, S. Q., Zhang, G. C., et al., 2009b. Seismic Characteristics of a Reef Carbonate Reservoir and Implications for Hydrocarbon Exploration in Deepwater of the Qiongdongnan Basin, Northern South China Sea. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 26(6): 817–823 doi: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2008.04.008
    Wu, X. C., Wang, Y. F., Li, P. H., et al., 2010. Chalky Texture Formation and Chalky Porous Reservoir of Liuhua Reef-Bank Complex on the Early Miocene Dongsha Platform, South China Sea. Journal of Palaeogeography, 12(4): 451–466 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/periodical/gdlxb201004009
    Wu, S. G., Zhao, X. Y., Dong, D. D., et al., 2011. Seismic Response and Development of Carbonate Platform in Liyue Basin, Nansha Sea Area. Earth Science—Journal of China University of Geosciences, 36(5): 807–814 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-DQKX201105007.htm
    Yang, C. P., Yao, Y. J., Li, X. J., et al., 2010. Oil-Generating Potential of Cenozoic Coal-Measuresource Rocks in Zengmu Baisn, the Southern South China Sea. Acta Petrolei Sinica, 31(6): 920–926 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYXB201006008.htm
    Yue, D. L., Wu, S. H., Lin, C. Y., et al., 2005. Sedimentary and Diagenetic Evolution Pattern of Reef Limestone Reservoirs in Liuhua 11-1 Oilfield. Oil & Gas Geology, 26(4): 518–523 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://www.cqvip.com/qk/95357x/2005004/20079323.html
    Zhang, G. C., Mi, L. J., Wu, S. G., et al., 2007. Deepwater Area—The New Prospecting Targets of Northern Continental Margin of South China Sea. Acta Petrolei Sinica, 28(2): 15–21 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-SYXB200702002.htm
    Zhang, Y. G., Song, Z. C., Zhou, X. J., et al., 2011. Identification of Reef in Miocene, South of Qiongdongnan Basin. Petroleum Geology & Experiment, 33(3): 307–310 (in Chinese with English Abstract) http://d.wanfangdata.com.cn/Periodical/sysydz201103017
  • 加载中

Catalog

    通讯作者: 陈斌, bchen63@163.com
    • 1. 

      沈阳化工大学材料科学与工程学院 沈阳 110142

    1. 本站搜索
    2. 百度学术搜索
    3. 万方数据库搜索
    4. CNKI搜索

    Figures(15)  / Tables(1)

    Article Metrics

    Article views(683) PDF downloads(49) Cited by()
    Proportional views
    Related

    /

    DownLoad:  Full-Size Img  PowerPoint
    Return
    Return