Geochemical characteristics and origin of Sinian-Lower Paleozoic natural gas in the Sichuan Basin

• Published in: Natural Gas Industry B Vol. 1; no. 1; pp. 66 - 71
• Main Authors: Guoqi, Wei, Zengye, Xie, Guilin, Bai, Jian, Li, Zhihong, Wang, Aiguo, Li, Zhisheng, Li
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd 01.10.2014
• Subjects: Cambrian; Cracking of crude oil; Natural gas; Natural gas origin; Organic geochemical characteristics; Sichuan Basin; Sinian

The composition and isotopic values of natural gas in the Sinian Dengying Fm, Cambrian Qiongzhusi Fm, Longwangmiao Fm and Xixiangchi Fm in the Sichuan Basin exhibit different features in different tectonic position, causing controversy over its origin and sources. The geochemical features of the nat...