Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Tectonic evolution of Tarim basin in Cambrian–Ordovician and its implication for reservoir development, NW China

  • Published:
Journal of Earth System Science Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

In order to find the impact of regional tectonic evolution of Tarim basin on the inside distribution of sedimentary facies and reservoir development, this paper, based on the research of plate-tectonic evolution of Tarim basin, conducts an in-depth analysis on the basin’s inside sedimentary response to the Eopaleozoic regional geodynamic reversion from extension to convergence around Tarim plate, and concludes that the regional geodynamic environment of surrounding areas closely contributes to the formation and evolution of paleo-uplifts, differentiation of sedimentary facies in platform, distribution of high-energy reef and bank facies belts, conversion of sedimentary base level from fall to rise, obvious change of lithology from dolomite to limestone, and formation of several unconformity surfaces in Ordovician system in the basin. A series of sedimentary responses in the basin are controlled by regional dynamic setting, which not only controls the distribution of reservoirs in reef and bank facies but also restricts the development and distribution of karst reservoirs controlled by the unconformity surfaces. This offers the macro geological evidences for us to further analyze and evaluate the distribution of favorable reservoirs.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15

Similar content being viewed by others

References

  • Deng W M 1995 Geological features of ophiolite and tectonic significance in the Karakorum–West Kunlun mts; Acta Petrol. Sinica 11 (S1) 98–111 (in Chinese with English abstract).

  • Deng S H, Huang Z B, Jing X C, Du P D, Lu Y Z and Zhang S B 2008 Unconformities in Ordovician system of western Tarim basin; Geol. Rev. 54 (6) 741–747 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Ding D G, Wang D and Liu W X 1996 The West Kunlun Orogen and Basin; Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 115p (in Chinese).

  • Gao J, Li M and Xiao K 1998 Paleozoic tectonic evolution of the Tianshan Orogen, northwestern China; Tectonophys. 287 213–231.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Gao J, Long L L and Qian Q 2006 Southern Tianshan: A Late Paleozoic or a Triassic orogen?; Acta Petrol. Sinica 22 (5) 1049–1061 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Guo Z J, Ma R S and Guo L Z 1993 A comparative study on three ophiolitic mélange belts in eastern Xinjiang; Geol. Rev. 39 (3) 236–247 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Guo J H, Luo C R, Liu S G and Zhai Y H 1995 Presinian–Carboniferous tectonic evolution of Tarim basin and attributes of carboniferous prototype basin; Minerals and Rocks 15 (3) 50–57 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Han B F, He G Q and Wu T R 2004 Zircon U–Pb dating and geochemical features of early Paleozoic granites from Tianshan, Xinjiang: Implications for tectonic evolution; Xinjiang Geol. 22 (1) 4–11 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Hao J and Liu X H 1993 Ophiolite mélange time and tectonic evolution model in south Tianshan area; Sci. Geol. Sinica 28 (1) 93–95 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • He D F, Jia C Z, Li D S, Zhang C J, Meng Q R and Shi X 2005 Formation and evolution of polycyclic superimposed Tarim basin; Oil Gas Geol. 26 (1) 64–71 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Hopson C, Wen J and Tilton G 1985 Paleozoic plutonism in East Junggar, Bogdashan, and eastern Tianshan, NW China; EOS Trans. Am. Geophys. Union. 70 1403– 1404.

    Google Scholar 

  • Huang J Q, Jiang C F and Wang Z X 1990 Opening-closing tectonics and accordion movement of Xinjiang and nearby plates; In: Xinjiang Geological Science (ed.) Project 305 Xinjiang Geological Science Editor Committee, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, pp. 3–14 (in Chinese with English abstract).

  • Jia C Z, Yao H J and Wei G Q 1992 Tectonic evolution of Tarim basin and geological structure characteristics of main tectonic units; In: Thesis collection of oil and gas exploration in Tarim basin, Xinjiang Science & Technology and Hygiene Publishing House, Urumchi, pp. 207–225 (in Chinese with English abstract).

  • Jia C Z 1997 Tectonic characteristics and petroleum in Tarim basin of China; Petroleum Industry Press, Beijing, 115p (in Chinese).

  • Jia C Z, He D F and Lu J M 2004 Episodes and geodynamic setting of Himalayan Movement in China; Oil & Gas Geology 25 (2) 121–169 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Jiang C Y, Mu Y M and Bai K Y 1999 Chronology, petrology, geochemistry and tectonic environment in the southern Tianshan Mountain, western China; Acta Petrol. Sinica 15 (2) 298–308 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Kang Y Z and Kang Z H 1994 Tectonic evolution and petroleum in Tarim basin; Acta Geosci. Sinica 3–4 180–191 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Lin C S, Li S T, Liu J Y, Qian Y X, Luo H, Chen J Q, Peng L and Rui Z F 2011 Tectonic framework and paleogeographic evolution of the Tarim basin during the Paleozoic major evolutionary stages; Acta Petrol. Sinica 27 (1) 210–218 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu B P, Wang Z Q and Zhang C H 1996 The tectonic framework and evolution in southwest Tianshan Mountains, China; China University of Geosciences Press, Wuhan, 56p (in Chinese).

  • Liu L, Che Z C, Wang Y, Luo J H and Chen D L 1999 The petrological characters and geotectonic setting of high-pressure metamorphic rock belts in Altun Mountains; Acta Petrol. Sinica 15 (1) 57–64 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu L, Sun Y and Xiao P X 2002 Discovery of ultra-high pressure (>3.8 GPa) garnet peridotite in Altun; Science Bull. 47 (9) 657–662 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Liu C X, Xu B L and Zhou T R 2004 Petrochemistry and tectonic significance of Hercynian alkaline rocks along the northern margin of the Tarim platform and its adjacent area; Xinjiang Geol. 22 (1) 43–49 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Long L L, Gao J, Xiong X M and Qing Q 2006 The geochemical characteristics and the age of the Kule Lake ophiolite in the southern Tianshan; Acta Petrol. Sinica 22 (1) 65–73 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Ma R S, Wang S Y and Ye S F 1993 Tectonic framework and crustal evolution in eastern Tianshan; Nanjing University Press, Nanjing, 24p (in Chinese).

  • Pan Y H, Wang Y, Matte P and Tapponnier P 1994 Tectonic evolution along the geotraverse from Yecheng to Shiquanhe; Acta Geol. Sinica 68 (4) 295–307 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Qin X F, Li J, Lu J P, Xu H, Hu G A, Zhou F S and Li Q 2006 Tectonic evolution of the western segment of the Altyn Tagh collisional orogen, northwest China; Geol. Bull. China 25 (Z1) 104–112 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Solomovich L I and Trifonov B A 2002 Post-collisional granites in the South Tien Shan Variscan collisional belt, Kyrgyztan; J. Asian Earth Sci. 21 7–21.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Tang L J 1994 Tectonic evolution and patterns of Tarim basin; Earth Sci. 19 (6) 742–754 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Tang L J 1997a Outline of evolution of Palaeozoic Tarim basin; Modern Geol. 11 (1) 14–20 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Tang L J 1997b Main evolution stages of Phanerozoic Tarim basin; Earth Sci. Front. 4 (3–4) 318–324 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Tang Y Q, Gao J and Zhao M 1995 Ophiolite and Blue Schist in SW Tianshan; Geological Publishing House, Beijing, 23p (in Chinese).

  • Tang L J, Zhang Y W, Jin Z J and Jia C Z 2004 Opening–closing cycles of Tarim and Qaidam basins; Geol. Bull. China 23 (3) 254–260 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Y Z 1983 The age of the Yisak Group of west Kunlun and tectonic significance; Xinjiang Geol. 1 (1) 1–8 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang Z X, Wu J Y and Lv X C 1990 Multi-cyclic tectonic evolution and mineralization in Tianshan; Science Press, Beijing, 23p (in Chinese).

  • Wang X C, He G Q, Li M S, Gao J and Lu S N 1995 Petrochemical characteristics and isotopic age of ophiolite in southern part of south Tianshan; J. Hebei College of Geology 18 (4) 295–302 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Wang R S, Wang J L and Zhou D W 1999 Study on Yushugou ophiolite suite modified with the metamorphism of granulite facies in southern Tianshan; Sci. Geol. Sinica 34 (2) 166–176 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Xiao X C, Tang Y Q and Li J T 1991 Tectonic evolution of south margin of large composite suture zone of paleo Central Asia; In: Tectonic Evolution of South Margin of Large Composite Suture Zone of Paleo Central Asia (ed.) Xiao and Tang, Beijing Science and Technology Press, Beijing, pp. 1–29 (in Chinese with English abstract).

  • Xiao X C, Tang Y Q and Li J T 1990 Discussion on geotectonic evolution of north Xinjiang; In: Xinjiang Geological Science (ed.) Project 305 Xinjiang Geological Science Editor Committee, Geological Publishing House, Beijing, pp. 47–67 (in Chinese with English abstract).

  • Yang J S, Wu C L and Shi R D 2002 Sheeted dike swarm in Hongliugou, northwest of the Altyn region: Evidence for seafloor spreading; Regional Geology of China 21 (2) 69–74 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang H B, Gao B and Li B 2005 The geological character of the Sinian Dalubayi ophiolite in the west Tianshan, Xinjiang; Xinjiang Geol. 23 (2) 123–126 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Yang T N, Li J Y and Sun G H 2006 Earlier Devonian active continental arc in central Tianshan: Evidence of geochemical analyses and zircon SHRIMP dating on mylonitized granitic rock; Acta Petrol. Sinica 22 (1) 41–48 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Yu B S, Chen J Q and Lin C S 2001 Cambrian–Ordovician sequence stratigraphy on the northern Tarim Platform and its correlation with Yantze Platform and North China Platform; Science in China (Series D) 44 (4) 373–384.

    Article  Google Scholar 

  • Zhang C W 1994 Tectonics and evolution of East Xinjiang and nearby plates; J. Chengdu University of Technology 21 (4) 1–10 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhao J Z 1997 Basic characteristics of petroleum geology in Tarim basin; J. Xi’an Petroleum Institute 12 (2) 8–20 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhao Z H, Bai Z H and Xiong X L 2003 40Ar/ 39Ar chronological study of Late Paleozoic volcanic-hypabyssal igneous rocks in western Tianshan, Xinjiang; Geochemica 32 (4) 317–327 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhou D K, Zhou J Z and Zhao M 1991 Sediments and Oil & Gas of Cambrian and Ordovician Paleo Continent Margin at Southeast Region of Tarim Basin; In: Oil & Gas Geology Research on North Tarim basin of China (Vol. 1) – Stratigraphic Sedimentation (ed.) JIA, Publishing House of China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, pp. 126–137 (in Chinese with English abstract).

  • Zhou D W, Shu L and Jian P 2004 Zircon U–Pb SHRIMP ages of high pressure granulite in Yushugou ophiolitic terrane in southern Tianshan and their tectonic implications; Chinese Sci. Bull. 49 (14) 1411–1415 (in Chinese).

    Google Scholar 

  • Zhu Z X, Wang K Z and Zheng Y J 2006 The zircon SHRIMP dating of Silurian and Devonian granitic intrusions in the southern Yili Block, Xinjiang and preliminary discussion on their tectonic setting; Acta Petrol. Sinica 22 (5) 1193–1200 (in Chinese with English abstract).

    Google Scholar 

Download references

Acknowledgements

This study was financially supported by funds from the Chinese National 973 Program (20011 CB201100-03), Chinese National Special Project for Oil and Gas Exploration (2011ZX05005-004-HZ06/2011ZX05009-002-402), Chinese National Natural Science Foundation (41502141) and the Chinese Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (2652014036).

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. State Key Laboratory of Geological Processes and Mineral Resources, China University of Geosciences, 100083, Beijing, P.R. China

    Yu BINGSONG, RUAN ZHUANG, ZHANG CONG, PAN YINGLU, LIN CHANGSONG & WANG LIDONG

Authors
  1. Yu BINGSONG
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. RUAN ZHUANG
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. ZHANG CONG
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. PAN YINGLU
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. LIN CHANGSONG
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  6. WANG LIDONG
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to RUAN ZHUANG.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

BINGSONG, Y., ZHUANG, R., CONG, Z. et al. Tectonic evolution of Tarim basin in Cambrian–Ordovician and its implication for reservoir development, NW China. J Earth Syst Sci 125, 285–300 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-016-0665-2

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Revised:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12040-016-0665-2

Keywords

Search

Navigation