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December 5, 2025ProcessesOpen Access

Identification and Evaluation of Fracturing Advantageous Lithofacies in the Main Structural Zone of Yingxiongling, Qaidam Basin

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YYYuan YaoYSYinghao ShenMZMenglin Zhang

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Analysis shows laminated shale enhances fracture networks in shale oil exploration, indicating better fracturing potential.

Key Points

  • Laminated shale exhibits superior fracture networks, enhancing shale oil extraction effectiveness.
  • Mechanical strength contrasts in lithofacies: laminated dolomitic limestone is stronger but less suitable for hydrocarbons.
  • Microseismic monitoring reveals complexities in fracture networks for laminated shale versus dolomitic limestone.
  • This evaluation guides future fracturing strategies in challenging reservoir environments, like the Qaidam Basin.

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Yao et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/693231368e51979591dce9cchttps://doi.org/10.3390/pr13123857
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