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Physical and chemical environments of abnormal vitrinite reflectance evolution in the sedimentary basins |
| QIU Nansheng1, XIE Mingju1, WANG Weixiao2 |
| 1.State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resource and Prospecting, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China; Basin and Reservoir Research Center, China University of Petroleum, Beijing 102249, China; 2.The First Prospecting Team, Anhui Coalfield Geological Bureau, Huainan 232052, China |
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Abstract Based on the tested data of pressure and vitrinite reflectance of some wells in sedimentary basins, abnormal high pressure is regarded as not the only factor to retard the increase of vitrinite reflectance (Ro). Apart from the types of the organic matter, the physical environment (temperature and pressure) and chemical environment (fluid composition and inorganic elements) will result in the abnormal vitrinite reflectance values in the sedimentary basins. This paper tested trace elements and vitrinite reflectance data from the the abnormal high pressure and normal pressure strata profiles, respectively, and found that the acidic and lower salinity starta are favorable for the increase of Ro. By discussing the corresponding relationship between the contents of some trace elements in the mudstone and the vitrinite reflectance values, the typical trace elements were found to suppress and/or catalyze the vitrinite reflectance of organic matter, while the elements of Ca, Mn, Sr, B, Ba and P may result in the retardation of Ro. However, elements of Fe, Co, Zn, Ni and Rb may catalyze the organic matter maturation. This study is conductive to the organic maturation correction, oil and gas assessment and thermal history reconstruction by the paleothermometry.
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Issue Date: 05 September 2007
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