Accumulation conditions and exploration and development of tight gas in the Upper Paleozoic of the Ordos Basin

Through lithological analysis of reservoirs, fluid inclusion test and simulation experiment, combined with geochemical, seismic, well logging and formation testing data, this paper studies the favorable geological conditions for tight gas accumulation in the Upper Paleozoic of the Ordos Basin, specifies the characteristics of tight gas reservoirs, and summarizes the key techniques for tight gas exploration and development. The gas source conditions of large area hydrocarbon generation and continuous hydrocarbon injection, widespread delta facies sandstone reservoirs, and the accumulation mode of short-distance migration facilitate the formation of the large-scale tight gas reservoirs in the Upper Paleozoic of the Ordos Basin. The Upper Paleozoic tight gas reservoirs in the Ordos Basin cover a large area and have many gas-bearing formations and multiple pressure systems. The tight reservoirs, which were formed before gas accumulation, are of high heterogeneity. Full digital seismic prediction technique for thin reservoirs, fine logging evaluation technique for tight gas reservoirs, and integrated supporting techniques for gas development provide technical support for further exploration and development.