Research Article

Comprehensive Evaluation of the Hydrocarbon Preservation Conditions in the Complex Tectonic Area of the Southwestern Sichuan Basin, China

Table 3

The comprehensive evaluation system for hydrocarbon preservation conditions of the Upper Permian formations.

Evaluation parametersEvaluation results
Class IClass IIClass III

Distance to dominating fault (km)>4.02.0-4.0<2.0
Fault developmentLess distributed, small fault distance, and few cut-through horizonsWidely distributed, medium fault distance, and more cut-through horizons.Widely distributed, large fault distance, multiple cut-through layers, and deep cut layers
OutcropsJurassic–TriassicPermian-DevonianSilurian-Sinian
Mineralization (g·L-1)>5010-50<10
Water typeCaCl2 is the dominant type, followed by MgCl2MgCl2, Na2SO4NaHCO3, Na2SO4
CaprockLarge thickness and good sealingModerately sealedSmall thickness and severe erosion