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October 1, 2025Applied SciencesOpen Access

Hydrocarbon-Bearing Hydrothermal Fluid Migration Adjacent to the Top of the Overpressure Zone in the Qiongdongnan Basin, South China Sea

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DZDongfeng ZhangRWRen WangHLHongping Liu

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Analysis reveals hydrothermal fluid movement in overpressured zones of Qiongdongnan Basin, suggesting hydrocarbon accumulation paths.

Key Points

  • Hydrothermal fluid migration occurs adjacent to the overpressure zone, indicating potential for hydrocarbon discovery.
  • Numerical modeling shows the development of overpressure in deep compartments linked to significant gas generation over time.
  • Fluid inclusion thermometry provides evidence of hydrocarbon-rich fluid charges from 4.2 Ma, aligning with critical overpressure conditions.
  • Fracture gradient threshold exceeded, triggering upward movement of hydrocarbons, impacting local sedimentary structures.

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Zhang et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd9537fe798ba2fc499577https://doi.org/10.3390/app151910587
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