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In the Shahezi Formation, reservoir densification is primarily driven by mechanical compaction and generally precedes hydrocarbon charging, although specific diagenetic facies exhibit an accumulation-first, densification-later pattern. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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Investigate the petrophysical properties, diagenetic evolution, and coupling relationship between reservoir densification and hydrocarbon charging in deep tight sandstones.

August 23, 2026Journal of Petroleum Geology

Coupling Relationship Between Deep Tight Sandstone Reservoir Formation and Hydrocarbon Charging: A Case Study of the Shahezi Formation in the Xujiaweizi Depression, Songliao Basin

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YJYanxin Jin WSWeishi Sun RYRuihan You

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Geological analysis reveals dual densification and charging sequences in deep tight sandstone, highlighting key timing mechanisms for natural gas entrapment.

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Investigate the petrophysical properties, diagenetic evolution, and coupling relationship between reservoir densification and hydrocarbon charging in deep tight sandstones.
Analyzed rock samples using X-ray diffraction, cast thin section microscopy, and laser particle size evaluation to assess petrophysical attributes and diagenetic facies.
Performed fluid inclusion microthermometry to establish the timing of hydrocarbon generation, migration, and reservoir densification.
Identified mechanical compaction as the primary cause of reservoir quality degradation, classifying sandstones into four distinct diagenetic facies based on compaction and cementation intensity.
Identified a prolonged hydrocarbon charging window spanning ~118 to 67.5 Ma, with primary accumulation occurring between the middle Quantou and Yaojia formations.
Revealed that most clastic units densified prior to charging around 123 Ma ('densification-first, accumulation-later'), whereas medium compaction-intense cementation facies densified post-charging around 115 Ma ('accumulation-first, densification-later').

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Jin et al. (2026) studied this question.

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August 23, 2026Journal of Petroleum Geology

Coupling Relationship Between Deep Tight Sandstone Reservoir Formation and Hydrocarbon Charging: A Case Study of the Shahezi Formation in the Xujiaweizi Depression, Songliao Basin

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YJYanxin Jin WSWeishi Sun RYRuihan You

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Geological analysis reveals dual densification and charging sequences in deep tight sandstone, highlighting key timing mechanisms for natural gas entrapment.

Key Points

Investigate the petrophysical properties, diagenetic evolution, and coupling relationship between reservoir densification and hydrocarbon charging in deep tight sandstones.
Analyzed rock samples using X-ray diffraction, cast thin section microscopy, and laser particle size evaluation to assess petrophysical attributes and diagenetic facies.
Performed fluid inclusion microthermometry to establish the timing of hydrocarbon generation, migration, and reservoir densification.
Identified mechanical compaction as the primary cause of reservoir quality degradation, classifying sandstones into four distinct diagenetic facies based on compaction and cementation intensity.
Identified a prolonged hydrocarbon charging window spanning ~118 to 67.5 Ma, with primary accumulation occurring between the middle Quantou and Yaojia formations.
Revealed that most clastic units densified prior to charging around 123 Ma ('densification-first, accumulation-later'), whereas medium compaction-intense cementation facies densified post-charging around 115 Ma ('accumulation-first, densification-later').

Cite This Study

Jin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8aae207677a34114446e6c https://doi.org/10.1111/jpg.70117

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