Lithologic Reservoirs ›› 2021, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (3): 39-53.doi: 10.12108/yxyqc.20210304

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Characteristics of tectonic-sedimentary evolution from Jurassic to Cretaceous in Iraq-Iran area

WANG Huan1,2, LIU Bo3, SHI Kaibo3, LIU Hangyu3, HAN Bo4   

  1. 1. School of the Earth Sciences and Resources, China University of Geosciences(Beijing), Beijing 10083, China;
    2. Institute of Geology, Mineralogy and Geophysical, Ruhr University of Bochum, Bochum 44801, Germany;
    3. School of Earth and Space Sciences, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China;
    4. Technology Center, China Petroleum Logging Co. Ltd., CNPC, Xi'an 710077, China
  • Received:2020-06-30 Revised:2020-09-03 Published:2021-06-03

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Abstract: In order to clarify the characteristics of tectonic-sedimentary evolution from Jurassic to Cretaceous and its effect on hydrocarbon distribution，the horizontal distribution and vertical evolution of sedimentary facies were studied based on previous research and relevant data of oil fields. The results show that the tectonic-sedimentary evolution from Jurassic to Cretaceous is closely related to the Neo-Tethys Ocean evolution. From Mid-Jurassic Bajocian to Late Jurassic Tithonian，transgression and regression caused by periodic sea-level changes have an important effect on sedimentary characteristics. The depositional model evolved from carbonate ramp to carbonate platform，and finally filled by evaporate. In the Early Cretaceous，the opening and expansion of the South and Central Atlantic Oceans control the sedimentary evolution in this area. The depositional model evolved from the early differential carbonate ramp to two phases of alternating fluvial delta and carbonate ramp. In the Late Cretaceous，shallow-water carbonate deposits attached intra-shelf basin were developed together in Iran-Iraq area. The sedimentary model evolved into a differential ramp from the monoclinic ramp，submerged platform，and carbonate ramp + platform. The unique tectonic-sedimentary evolution from Jurassic to Cretaceous formed an ideal source-reservoir-seal assemblage in Iraq-Iran area. The tectonic evolution since the Late Cretaceous made an effective match between the timing of trap formation and hydrocarbon migration. Ideal source-reservoir-seal assemblage and perfect timing of trap formation and hydrocarbon migration constituted the most oil-rich Jurassic and Cretaceous-Neogene petroleum systems in Iraq-Iran area. The study has important guiding significance for regional tectonic-sedimentary research and hydrocarbon distribution prediction in the Middle East.

Key words: tectonic-sedimentary evolution, sedimentary evolution model, petroleum system, Jurassic, Creta-ceous, Iraq, Iran

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  • TE121.1+1
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