Journal of Tropical Oceanography ›› 2020, Vol. 39 ›› Issue (1): 120-129.doi: 10.11978/2019011CSTR: 32234.14.2019011

• Marine Geophysics • Previous Articles    

Fracture identification technique and its application in gas and hydrate exploration

SONG Ruiyou1(), YU Junfeng2, CHAO Caixia1, SONG Peng1, PAN Guangchao1   

  1. 1. Zhanjiang Branch of China National Offshore Oil Corporation Limited, Zhanjiang 524057, China
    2. Guangdong University of Petrochemical Technology, Maoming 525000, China
  • Received:2019-01-21 Revised:2019-05-13 Online:2020-01-20 Published:2020-01-09
  • Contact: Ruiyou SONG,Peng SONG E-mail:12938315@qq.com
  • Supported by:
    Major National R & D Project(2016ZX05024-002)

Abstract:

Fractures are favorable transport systems for forming of hydrocarbon reservoirs and gas hydrate deposits. However, it is difficult to identify micro-fractures by conventional means due to limited seismic resolution. For the development of practical fracture identification technique, we analyze seismic wave kinematic and dynamic characteristics of fractures, combine functions and principles of relevant techniques, and fuse 3-D visualization technique and coherent technique. Fissure channels were successfully characterized in diapiric structures of the Yinggehai Basin, and gas fields were discovered using this technique. Through practice and analysis, this technique can also be applied to the study of gas hydrate migration system of the Qiongdongnan Basin. It is an effective fracture identification technique.

Key words: fracture identification technique, diapir, gas hydrate, transport channel

CLC Number: 

  • P738