Forced regression and its sedimentary response to continental lacustrine rift basin: A case of the Member 3 of Shahejie Formation in Laizhouwan sag,Bohai Bay Basin
Qin Yi1,2, Zhu Xiao-Min1,2, Wang Tong1,2, Guo Cheng3, Xie Shuang-Hui1,2
1 College of Geosciences,China University of Petroleum(Beijing),Beijing 102249, China; 2 State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resource and Prospecting,China University of Petroleum(Beijing),Beijing 102249,China; 3 Bohai Oilfield Research Institute,Tianjin Branch of CNOOC(China),Tianjin 300450,China
Abstract Falling stage systems tract(FSST)is an offlap strata with strong relationship with hydrocarbon exploration,which is driven by relative lake-level fall and developed above the highstand systems tract and below the lowstand systems tract of a new sequence. It has no relationship with sediment supply. Based on the theory of sequence stratigraphy and sedimentology,3D seismic data,drilling core data,and well-logging data were comprehensively analyzed. The study showed that the FSST strata was formed in the Member 3 of Shahejie Formation in the Laizhouwan sag. The FSST can be divided into three units,namely as units P1,P2,and P3 from bottom to top. The P1 is the first unit of progradation downlap the bottom of the FSST. The top of the unit P3 is a sequence boundary exhibits subaerial unconformity. The seismic profile along the source direction is characterized by the low-angle oblique progradation reflection that downstream the center of lake basin from west to east. Incised valleys developed on the top of the FSST perpendicular to the source direction. Gamma-ray logging response is manifested by a series of funnel-shaped complex,indicating that the sedimentary response of the FSST was a cycle of coarsening-upward parasequence sets. Comprehensive studies on core interpretation and well-logging analysis showed that the FSST was a fluvial-delta sedimentary system with slumped fan deposits associated with the delta front. Consequently,the FSST is a common result of relative dry climate and falling of lake level,considering regional tectonic evolution,sediment supply,and paleo-climate change. The discovery of the FSST in the Laizhouwan sag has an important geological significance for the sedimentological interpretation,and it offers a guidance for further oil exploration in the study area. In addition,it also serves as a significant reference for future research on the FSST development and exploration in the continental lacustrine rift basin.
Fund:Financially supported by the National Science and Technology Major Project(No.2017ZX05001-002-002)
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Zhu Xiao-Min,born in 1960,is a professor and Ph.D. supervisor in China University of Petroleum(Beijng). He is mainly engaged in sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy. E-mail: xmzhu@cup.edu.cn.
About author: About the first author Qin Yi,born in 1993,is a Ph.D. candidate in China University of Petroleum(Beijng). She is engaged in sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy. E-mail: qinyi_qs@163.com.
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Qin Yi,Zhu Xiao-Min,Wang Tong et al. Forced regression and its sedimentary response to continental lacustrine rift basin: A case of the Member 3 of Shahejie Formation in Laizhouwan sag,Bohai Bay Basin[J]. JOPC, 2020, 22(3): 457-468.
Qin Yi,Zhu Xiao-Min,Wang Tong et al. Forced regression and its sedimentary response to continental lacustrine rift basin: A case of the Member 3 of Shahejie Formation in Laizhouwan sag,Bohai Bay Basin[J]. JOPC, 2020, 22(3): 457-468.
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