Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane

Guizhou Province is rich in coalbed methane(CBM) resources; however, the development of tectonic coal constrains the increase of reserves and production. By studying the reservoir characteristics of tectonic coal in Guizhou, adaptable exploration and development technologies are proposed, providing...

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Main Author: QIU Wenci, SANG Shuxun, GUO Zhijun, HAN Sijie, ZHOU Xiaozhi, ZHOU Peiming, WU Zhangli, SANG Guoyun, ZHANG Binbin, GAO Wei
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description Guizhou Province is rich in coalbed methane(CBM) resources; however, the development of tectonic coal constrains the increase of reserves and production. By studying the reservoir characteristics of tectonic coal in Guizhou, adaptable exploration and development technologies are proposed, providing a theoretical basis for the safe and efficient development of tectonic coal reservoirs in the province. Under the control of the heterogeneous mechanical properties of coal seams and the uneven distribution of tectonic stress fields, the phenomenon of stratification in tectonic coal is more prevalent. Taking the No. 11 coal seam in the Dahebian syncline of the Liupanshui Coalfield as an example, isothermal adsorption, mercury intrusion, low-temperature liquid nitrogen adsorption, and low-temperature CO2 adsorption experiments were conducted to study the physical properties of each stratified reservoir. The formation mechanism of tectonic coal stratification in thick coal seams and the CBM enrichment pattern were discussed. The adaptability and applicability of exploration and development technologies for CBM in thick coal seams with complex coal structures were compared. The results showed that:1) The average thickness of the No. 11 coal seam in the Dahebian syncline was 4.48 m, and the formation of thick coal seams was the result of a balance between basin subsidence rates and sedimentary supply. Under subsequent compressional and thrust tectonic activities, the No. 11 coal seam underwent compression, fracturing, and even interlayer sliding, leading to the development of stratification in tectonic coal. Stress was concentrated in the middle stratification, where the mechanical properties of the coal were weaker. 2) The No. 11 coal seam exhibited a “sandwich” structure in the vertical direction, consisting of primary structural coal on top, mylonitic coal in the middle, and fragmented coal at the bottom. 3) The middle coal reservoir had the highest proportion of micropores and the strongest adsorption capacity. The Langmuir volume of maximum adsorption followed the trend: middle stratification(16.55 cm³/g) > lower stratification(14.69 cm³/g) > upper stratification(13.96 cm³/g). 4) The No. 11 coal seam in the study area formed a lithology-fault-hydraulic seal gas reservoir. Based on the stratified characteristics of the coal structure, three different development technology routes were compared, and the most applicable direction for CBM development was identified as constructing cavities in the soft stratification of tectonic coal using horizontal wells to achieve pressure relief and CBM extraction.
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spelling doaj-art-e89a9d2e78954d5e96f0ff12ec0a133d2025-08-20T02:32:18ZzhoEditorial Department of Petroleum Reservoir Evaluation and DevelopmentYouqicang pingjia yu kaifa2095-14262024-12-0114695996610.13809/j.cnki.cn32-1825/te.2024.06.018Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methaneQIU Wenci, SANG Shuxun, GUO Zhijun, HAN Sijie, ZHOU Xiaozhi, ZHOU Peiming, WU Zhangli, SANG Guoyun, ZHANG Binbin, GAO Wei01. School of Resources and Geosciences, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116, China;2. Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Coal-based Greenhouse Gas Control and Utilization, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221008, China;3. Carbon Neutrality Institute, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221008, China;4. Key Laboratory of Unconventional Oil and Gas Exploration and Development in Complex Structural Areas, Guiyang, Guizhou 550081, China;5. Guizhou Engineering Research Institute of Oil & Gas Exploration and Development, Guiyang, Guizhou 550081, China;6. Guizhou Provincial Engineering and Technology Research Center of Coalbed Methane and Shale Gas, Guiyang, Guizhou 550081, ChinaGuizhou Province is rich in coalbed methane(CBM) resources; however, the development of tectonic coal constrains the increase of reserves and production. By studying the reservoir characteristics of tectonic coal in Guizhou, adaptable exploration and development technologies are proposed, providing a theoretical basis for the safe and efficient development of tectonic coal reservoirs in the province. Under the control of the heterogeneous mechanical properties of coal seams and the uneven distribution of tectonic stress fields, the phenomenon of stratification in tectonic coal is more prevalent. Taking the No. 11 coal seam in the Dahebian syncline of the Liupanshui Coalfield as an example, isothermal adsorption, mercury intrusion, low-temperature liquid nitrogen adsorption, and low-temperature CO2 adsorption experiments were conducted to study the physical properties of each stratified reservoir. The formation mechanism of tectonic coal stratification in thick coal seams and the CBM enrichment pattern were discussed. The adaptability and applicability of exploration and development technologies for CBM in thick coal seams with complex coal structures were compared. The results showed that:1) The average thickness of the No. 11 coal seam in the Dahebian syncline was 4.48 m, and the formation of thick coal seams was the result of a balance between basin subsidence rates and sedimentary supply. Under subsequent compressional and thrust tectonic activities, the No. 11 coal seam underwent compression, fracturing, and even interlayer sliding, leading to the development of stratification in tectonic coal. Stress was concentrated in the middle stratification, where the mechanical properties of the coal were weaker. 2) The No. 11 coal seam exhibited a “sandwich” structure in the vertical direction, consisting of primary structural coal on top, mylonitic coal in the middle, and fragmented coal at the bottom. 3) The middle coal reservoir had the highest proportion of micropores and the strongest adsorption capacity. The Langmuir volume of maximum adsorption followed the trend: middle stratification(16.55 cm³/g) > lower stratification(14.69 cm³/g) > upper stratification(13.96 cm³/g). 4) The No. 11 coal seam in the study area formed a lithology-fault-hydraulic seal gas reservoir. Based on the stratified characteristics of the coal structure, three different development technology routes were compared, and the most applicable direction for CBM development was identified as constructing cavities in the soft stratification of tectonic coal using horizontal wells to achieve pressure relief and CBM extraction.https://red.magtech.org.cn/fileup/2095-1426/PDF/1733807840580-1098128541.pdf|tectonic coal stratification|coalbed methane|thick coal seam|reservoir characteristics|exploration and development direction
spellingShingle QIU Wenci, SANG Shuxun, GUO Zhijun, HAN Sijie, ZHOU Xiaozhi, ZHOU Peiming, WU Zhangli, SANG Guoyun, ZHANG Binbin, GAO Wei
Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
Youqicang pingjia yu kaifa
|tectonic coal stratification|coalbed methane|thick coal seam|reservoir characteristics|exploration and development direction
title Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
title_full Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
title_fullStr Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
title_full_unstemmed Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
title_short Characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in Liupanshui coalfield of Guizhou Province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
title_sort characteristics of stratified coal reservoirs in liupanshui coalfield of guizhou province and exploration and development direction of coalbed methane
topic |tectonic coal stratification|coalbed methane|thick coal seam|reservoir characteristics|exploration and development direction
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