scholarly journals Sequence Stratigraphy towards its standardization—an important scientific scheme

2019 ◽  
Vol 131 ◽  
pp. 01034
Author(s):  
Heyuan Wu ◽  
Muneeb Khan ◽  
Ping Song
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Conceptual System ◽  
Gradual Change ◽  
Accumulation Process ◽  
System Description ◽  
Successful Attempt ◽  
Model Independent ◽  
Forced Regression ◽  
System Tracts

In the Post-Exxon Era of sequence stratigraphy, various sequence models for the complex stratigraphic records with their response mechanisms are developed. All the models with strong pertinence are endowed, which lead to misapprehension in the conceptual system. Therefore, the standardization of sequence stratigraphy with the aim to provide consistency in the terminology has become an important motive of modern sequence. During the development of sequence stratigraphy, the identification and distinction between normal and forced regression have laid important foundation for the system description of sequence development. This becomes the first step towards the standardization because of model-independent nature. The introduction of model-independent unconventional system tracts in fluvial sequence models, which are low- and high-accommodation system tracts, which turn out to be another successful attempt of towards the standardization of sequence stratigraphy. The four parts of stratigraphic records, which include the complexity and cyclicity in the stratigraphic accumulation process; the non-gradual change and the non-integrity of the stratigraphic records; the variability represented by the diversity of the sequence models and the nature of standardization including variability, will provide more clues and approaches for further sequence stratigraphy development

The Influence of Main Factors on Deepwater Sediments

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Khitrenko ◽  
Adelia Minkhatova ◽  
Vladimir Orlov ◽  
Dmitriy Kotunov ◽  
Salavat Khalilov
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Deep Water ◽  
Western Siberia ◽  
Reservoir Characterization ◽  
Water Reservoir ◽  
Shelf Break ◽  
Sediment Supply ◽  
Reservoir Quality ◽  
Geological Uncertainty ◽  
Forced Regression

Abstract Western Siberia is a unique petroleum basin with exclusive geological objects. Those objects allow us to test various methods of sequence stratigraphy, systematization and evaluation approaches for reservoir characterization of deep-water sediments. Different methods have potential to decrease geological uncertainty and predict distribution and architecture of deep-water sandstone reservoir. There are many different parameters that could be achieved through analysis of clinoform complex. Trajectories of shelf break, volume of sediment supply and topography of basin influence on architecture of deep-water reservoir. Based on general principles of sequence stratigraphy, three main trajectories changes shelf break might be identified: transgression, normal regression and forced regression. And each of them has its own distinctive characteristics of deepwater reservoir. However, to properly assess the architecture of deepwater reservoir and potential of it, numerical characteristics are necessary. In our paper, previously described parameters were analyzed for identification perspective areas of Achimov formation in Western Siberia and estimation of geological uncertainty for unexplored areas. In 1996 Helland-Hansen W., Martinsen O.J. [5] described different types of shoreline trajectory. In 2002 Steel R.J., Olsen T. [11] adopted types of shoreline trajectory for identification of truncation termination. O. Catuneanu (2009) [1] summarize all information with implementation basis of sequence stratigraphy. Over the past decade, many geoscientists have used previously published researches to determine relationship between geometric structures of clinoforms and architecture of deep-water sediments and its reservoir quality. Significant amount of publications has allowed to form theoretical framework for the undersanding sedimentation process and geometrical configuration of clinoforms. However, there is still no relationship between sequence stratigraphy framework of clinoroms and reservoir quality and its uncertainty, which is necessary for new area evaluation.

Identification of sequence stratigraphy in the Dongying Formation of the Liaoxi low uplift, Bohai Bay Basin, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 647-661
Author(s):  
Guangzhao Zhou ◽  
Zhiming Hu ◽  
Xianggang Duan ◽  
Jin Chang
Keyword(s):  
Trace Elements ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Lake Level ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Major And Trace Elements ◽  
Bohai Bay ◽  
Stratigraphic Sequence ◽  
Accommodation Space ◽  
System Tracts ◽  
Mixed Layers

A change in sea level (or lake level) causes a change in accommodation space and sediment compensation, which then controls the formation and evolution of sequences. A multidisciplinary approach based on the integration of clay minerals, major and trace elements, paleosalinity, and three-dimensional seismic data were applied to interpret the stratigraphic sequence of the Dongying Formation in the Liaoxi low uplift. The sequence surface indicates that multistage tectonic action, paleoclimate, paleosalinity, and lake level change jointly controlled the sequence stratigraphy. The illite and illite–smectite mixed layers indicate an arid to semi-arid climate, whereas kaolinite implies humid conditions. Based on this principle, it is clear that the stratigraphic sequence is closely related to paleoclimate. Interpretation of the continental or marine character of the sediments via paleosalinity is increasingly based on the concentration of some trace elements. Hence, the sequence surface can be better evaluated through paleosalinity data. Based on the Sr/Ba and boron content, paleosalinity was evaluated and the sequence boundary was identified. Analysis of the concentration of major and trace elements was used to identify the lithology of the sedimentary region and further discern the stratigraphic sequence. These sequences are composed of lowstand, transgressive, and highstand system tracts. The work herein aimed to understand the reasons for the changes in sequences under the paleoclimate. In addition, major and trace elements, studied together with paleosalinity and clay mineral content, result in the determination of implications for sequence stratigraphy in many other basins. This paper can provide a novel method for comprehensively discerning a sequence surface.

Occurrence of Zoophycos in the Ruteh Formation, Middle Permian (Guadalupian), Central Alborz, Iran: palaeoenvironmental and sequence stratigraphy implications

2020 ◽  
Vol 298 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-309
Author(s):  
Forough Abasaghi ◽  
Asadollah Mahboubi ◽  
Mohammad Hosein Mahmoudi Gharaie ◽  
Mohammad Khanehbad
Keyword(s):  
Sea Level ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Middle Permian ◽  
Hydrodynamic Condition ◽  
Anal Ysis ◽  
Sea Level Fluctuations ◽  
Marine Strata ◽  
System Tracts ◽  
Environmental Sequences ◽  
Homoclinal Ramp

Zoophycos is widely distributed in the marine strata of the Middle Permian Ruteh For- mation in the Alborz Mountain, Iran. The investigation of the Zoophycos, along with environmental variables is a useful tool for interpretation of the palaeoenvironmental and sequence stratigraphy anal- ysis. The petrographic observations led to the identification of ten facies in four facies belts including tidal flat, lagoon, shoal, and open marine, deposited on a homoclinal ramp. Moreover, two third- order depositional sequences were recognized in response to the sea- level fluctuations within the Ruteh For - mation. Detailed studies of the sequence stratigraphy revealed a relationship between the occurrences of Zoophycos and changes in the hydrodynamic condition in the basin. It appears that Zoophycos has been influenced by the ecological and palaeoenvironmental parameters, such as sedimentation rate, nutrient supply, oxygen, wave base, and substrate in the shallow to deep environments. Based on the sedimentological and ichnological analysis, Zoophycos has been formed with various dimensions, morphology, fillings, and densities together with rising and falling in the sea-level. The trace- maker has followed an opportunistic strategy in the unstable conditions of shallow environments, whereas it has chosen a k-selected strategy in more stable deep environments. Additionally, variability in Zoophycos illustrates, how the trace- maker adopted itself with environmental sequences. This reason, owing to optimal conditions, has caused that the abundance of Zoophycos was high in the Transgres- sive System Tracts (TST). Evidence shows that the response of Zoophycos to the ecological properties of the environment usually has deposit- feeder and chemosymbiosis behaviours.

Characteristics of Sedimentation Evolution Based on the Sequence Stratigraphic Frameworks in Shahezi Formation of Southern Xujiweizi Fault Depression

2014 ◽  
Vol 1010-1012 ◽  
pp. 1359-1364
Author(s):  
Ang Li ◽  
Lai Xing Cai ◽  
Shuang Liu ◽  
Qi Li
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Developmental Stages ◽  
Second Grade ◽  
Lake Basin ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphic ◽  
Sedimentary Evolution ◽  
Stratigraphic Framework ◽  
Stratigraphic Division ◽  
Facies Types ◽  
System Tracts

Many scholars in China introduced the theory of sequence stratigraphy,applying to Chinese continental fault depression lake, they have made a lot of achievements in scientific research. However, there are still a lot of controversy according to the establishment in Shahezi group of sequence stratigraphic framework in Xujiaweizi fault depression.Sequence boundary identification method in this paper is based on the “instruction of Vail’s sequence stratigraphy theory, identification of seismic unconformity, verification by using logging methords”. And, following the principle of isochronous ,sequence stratigraphic framework of this region is established clearly. The southern Xujiaweizi fault depression in Shahezi group is divided into 1 second grade sequence, in the interior distributed SQ1-SQ4 4 third grade sequences from the bottom. Developmental stages at the bottom of SQ1 and the top of SQ4, basin is small and water is shallow. However, Developmental stages in SQ2 and SQ3,water enters the lake basin continuously, formed a sedimentary background of “wide basin and deep water”. In addition, each of the three grade sequence has split structure, the lake transgressive domain and lake regression domain two system tracts. Besides, the reversed order para-sequence sets caused by the lake regression and progradation set on the positive para-sequence sets caused by the lake transgression and retrogradation. On the basis of sequence stratigraphic division and correlation, conbined with the regional construction and the supply of provenance ,the sedimentary sequence framework of evolution characteristics are studied.That fan delta,braided river delta, lacustrine are the main facies types in study area. Characteristics of sedimentary evolution there are like this: the characteristics of sedimentation evolution show framework controls sand, succession of evolution, separated-source sedimentary, contiguously distribution.

Well-log decomposition using variational mode decomposition in assisting the sequence stratigraphy analysis of a conglomerate reservoir

Geophysics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. B221-B228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhaohui Xu ◽  
Bo Zhang ◽  
Fangyu Li ◽  
Gang Cao ◽  
Yuming Liu
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Oil Field ◽  
Well Logs ◽  
Bohai Bay ◽  
Variational Mode Decomposition ◽  
Intrinsic Mode Functions ◽  
Mode Decomposition ◽  
Sequence Identification ◽  
Band Limited ◽  
System Tracts

Sequence stratigraphy analysis is one of the most important tasks in evaluating and characterizing the reservoir system within a basin. However, it is very hard to identify the system tracts and lithofacies using well logs for the conglomerate reservoirs because of the strong lithology heterogeneity. Based on the fact that the system tracts and lithofacies usually illustrate cycle features within the basin, we decompose the well logs into different intrinsic modes to characterize the sequence units and lithofacies at different scale. First, we analyze the log response to lithologies to determine the well logs used for sequence analysis. Then, we use variational mode decomposition to decompose the selected well logs into an ensemble of different band-limited intrinsic mode functions, each with its center wavenumber. Finally, we interpret the sequence stratigraphy and lithofacies using corresponding decomposed modes. We validate the effectiveness of our method in the lithofacies and sequence identification for a conglomerate reservoir in the Shengli oil field, Bohai Bay Basin, east China. The decomposed intrinsic modes with a larger center wavenumber perfectly characterize the sequence units at a larger scale, whereas the decomposed intrinsic modes with a smaller center wavenumber reveal the lithofacies changes at a smaller scale. The application illustrates that it is much more convenient and easier for sequence stratigraphy analysis to integrate the original and decomposed logs.

scholarly journals Stratigraphic architecture and depositional environment of the Paleocene-Lower Eocene aquifers system (Douala onshore basin, SW Cameroon)

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 549-560
Author(s):  
Serge Parfait Koah Na Lebogo ◽  
Dieudonnée Bisso ◽  
Jeannette Ngo Elogan Ntem ◽  
Joseph Mvondo Ondoa
Keyword(s):  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Depositional Environment ◽  
Gamma Ray ◽  
Clay Content ◽  
Depositional Environments ◽  
Well Log ◽  
Delta Front ◽  
Lower Eocene ◽  
System Tracts ◽  
System Tract

AbstractThe Paleocene-Lower Eocene N'kapa Formation has long been considered as an important groundwater and hydrocarbon resource in the eastern edge of the Douala Basin. The present study’s aim is to establish a possible link between the geological nature of this formation and the quality of potential aquifers using Gamma Ray well log, cuttings and outcrops through sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy studies. The results obtained from this study show that: lithofacies are dominated by clays, silts and sands/sandstones; gamma ray electrofacies are funnel-shaped to cylindrical-shaped with some bell-shaped; depositional environments are continental to shallow marine dominated by fluvial and sometimes tidal processes; fluvial channel-fill, tidal channel-fill and delta front bars sands are potential aquifers; sequence stratigraphy analysis reveals two transgressive–regressive cycles of second order (Danian to Selandian and Thanetian to Ypresian), two Highstand System Tracts, one Transgressive System Tract and one Lowstand System Tract; the high-resolution geometry of these sandy/sandstone sedimentary bodies shows that their distribution is linked to the hydrodynamic factors and the topography of the depositional environment. A total of two types of lithological facies of the reservoir levels were defined according to the volume of clay: clean sandstone (0–15%) and low clayey sandstone (15–30%). The gamma ray well log correlation shows that the thickness of the reservoir levels is variable and that the clay content (Vsh%) increases from the NE to the SW. As a result, the best potential aquifers appear to correspond to the fluvial channel-fill sands deposited during the base-level fall of Upper Paleocene age (Lower Thanetian).

scholarly journals Sikuen Stratigrafi Formasi Talang Akar Lapangan “Dr”, Sub–Cekungan Jambi,Cekungan Sumatera Selatan

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yusi Firmansyah ◽  
Dhehave Riaviandhi ◽  
Reza Muhammad Ganjar Gani
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
Depositional Environment ◽  
Well Log ◽  
Sediment Distribution ◽  
Meandering Channel ◽  
Delta Plain ◽  
Braided Channel ◽  
System Tracts ◽  
Crevasse Splay

The area of this study include to PT. Energi Mega Persada Tbk work area. The area of this study is located in Jambi Sub - Basin, South Sumatera Basin. This study is emphasized to examine the sequence stratigraphy of Talang Akar Formation. The data that is used in this study include core, mudlog, 3D seismic, well log, and palynomorf fossil. The result of those data analysis and data correlation are lithofacies, electrofacies, depositional environment, and stratigrahys sequences of Talang Akar Formation. From data analysis, the facies’ that develop in Talang Akar Formation are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M. Those facies’are deposited in fluvial – deltaicenvironment at Late Oligocene until Early Miocene. From the well correlation and seismic interpretation, the sediment distribution pattern of Talang Akar Formation become thicker and deeper in the west side and the highland is located relatively in the east of the study area. At the area of study Talang Akar formation is very influenced by structure. From the lithofacies and electrofacies analysis, there are six kinds of stratigraphy sequencesthat develop in the study area. System tracts LST-1 (braided channel) just developed at sequence-1. The other sequences developed TST 1 – 4 (floodplain meandering channel), TST 5 – 6 (marsh delta plain), HST 1 – 4 (crevasse splay meandering channel) and HST 5 – 6 (floodplain delta plain). .  Keywordsi: Sequence stratigraphy, facies,depositional environment, Talang Akar Formation, Jambi Sub - Basin. Daerah penelitian termasuk ke dalam wilayah kerja PT. Energi Mega Persada Tbk. Daerah penelitian berada di Sub – Cekungan Jambi, Cekungan Sumatera Selatan. Studi ini difokuskan untuk membahas sikuen stratigrafi Formasi Talang Akar. Dalam penelitian ini, data yang digunakan adalah core, mudlog, seismik 3 dimensi, well log, dan fosil palinomorf. Hasil dari analisis dan korelasi data tersebut adalah litofasies, elektrofasies, sikuen stratigrafi, dan lingkungan pengendapan dari Formasi Talang Akar. Dari analisis data tersebut didapatkan bahwa fasies yang berkembang pada Formasi Talang Akar adalah fasies A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, dan M. Fasies tersebut diendapkan di lingkungan fluvial – deltaic pada umur Oligosen Akhir sampai Miosen Awal. Berdasarkan korelasi antar sumur dan interpretasi seismik, distribusi sedimen Formasi Talang Akar lebih menebal dan mendalam pada sisi barat dengan tinggian yang berada relatif pada bagian timur daerah penelitian. Pada daerah penelitian Formasi Talang Akar sangat dipengaruhi oleh struktur serta berdasarkan analisis litofasies dan elektrofasies terdapat 6 sikuen yang berkembang pada daerah penelitian. System tracts LST-1 (braided channel) hanya berkembang pada sikuen-1. Pada sikuen lainnya berkembang TST 1 – 4 (floodplain meandering channel), TST 5 – 6 (marsh delta plain), HST 1 – 4 (crevasse splay meandering channel) dan HST 5 – 6 (floodplain delta plain). Kata kunci : Sequence stratigraphy, facies, depositional environment, FormasiTalang Akar, Sub Cekungan Jambi.

Postrift depositional evolution and sequence stratigraphy from offshore subsurface data of the Kribi-Campo subbasin (Cameroon, West African margin)

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. T79-T101
Author(s):  
Joseph Bertrand Iboum Kissaaka ◽  
Joseph Marie Ntamak-Nida ◽  
François Mvondo ◽  
Paul Gustave Fowe Kwetche ◽  
Adrien Lamire Djomeni Nitcheu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sea Level ◽  
Sequence Stratigraphy ◽  
West African ◽  
Sediment Supply ◽  
Sea Level Changes ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Normal Regression ◽  
Basin Floor ◽  
Depositional Evolution ◽  
Forced Regression

Using 2D seismic data and well logs from the Kribi-Campo subbasin in the south Cameroon margin, we have analyzed the postrift succession with the aim of deriving a chronostratigraphic chart and identifying stratigraphic traps. The Kribi-Campo subbasin related to the rifting between Africa and South America could be divided into a structurally complex eastern depocenter and a relatively less disturbed western depocenter in which a break-up unconformity approximately 107.5 Ma underlined the beginning of postrift history. We have used the modern concepts of sequence stratigraphy to identify and characterize seven second-order (SS1, SS2, SS3, SS4, SS5, SS6, and SS7) sequences and one third-order (SS8) sequences grouped into three megasequences (A, B, and C) from Albian to Recent. Sequence 1 (Albian-Cenomanian) was characterized by a retrogradation overlying a lowstand progradational pattern. The SS2 (Campanian-Maastrichtian) and SS3 (Maastrichtian) sequences were deposited during a highstand normal regression. From Paleocene to Eocene, the deposition of sequences SS4–SS5 was controlled by the development of submarine fan turbiditic system related to a forced regression of coastline. From the Middle Miocene to Recent age, the SS6, SS7, and SS8 sequences have been characterized by the development of sigmoidal-oblique clinoforms of a deltaic system well observed in the northern part of the study area. We have studied a new undocumented phase of forced regression of Mio-Pliocene in age within the postrift sequence SS7. The forced regression phases are associated with the Paleogene and Neogene uplift. Relative sea-level curves were constructed and compared with the existing published curves. The processes involved in the formation of these sequences were interpreted as a combination of tectonics, sediment supply, and sea-level changes. Potential reservoirs embedded within the sequences include channel fill, shingled turbidites, slope fan, and basin-floor fan complex.

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