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Study on Stratigraphy, Structural Geology and Hydrocarbon Potentials of the Cretaceous Strata, Northeastern Iraq

이라크 북동부 지역 백악기 퇴적층의 층서, 구조지질 및 탄화수소 부존 유망성 연구

  • Lee, Taecheol (Exploration Division, Korea National Oil Corporation) ;
  • Han, Seungwoo (Department of Geology, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Ryu, In-Chang (Department of Geology, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2014.08.05
  • Accepted : 2014.08.31
  • Published : 2014.08.28
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Abstract

Seismic reflection data are integrated with fieldwork data in order to understand startigraphy, structural geology and hydrocarbon potentials of Cretaceous strata in the Mesopotamian basin, Northeastern Iraq. Cretaceous strata in the basin divided into the Qamchuqa, Kometan, Bekhme and Shiranish formations, which are composed of carbonates deposited in shallow marine environment. The geological structures in these formations are mainly recognized as thrusts, detachment folds, fault propagation folds and fault bend folds. As well, NW-SE trending fractures are regularly developed, and are horizontal or perpendicular to the structures. The distribution and frequency of fractures are related to the development of the thrusts. In terms of hydrocarbon potentials, Cretaceous strata in the basin have limited capacities for source rocks and seal rocks due to the lack of organic carbon content and the well-developed fractures, respectively. Although these carbonates have limited primary porosity, however, development of the secondary porosity derived from the fractures contributes to enhance the reservoir quality. Most important factor for the reservoir quality of Cretaceous strata seems to be the frequency and connectivity of fractures relative to locations of folds and faults. The results delineated in this study will use as reference for recognizing stratigraphy and structures of Cretaceous strata and will provide useful information on hydrocarbon potentials of Cretaceous strata in the Mesopotamian basin, NE Iraq.

이라크 북동부 지역 메소포타미아 분지 백악기 퇴적층의 층서, 구조지질 및 탄화수소 부존 가능성을 이해하기 위해 야외지질조사자료 및 탄성파 탐사자료를 병합하였다. 분지 내 백악기 지층은 크게 Qamchuqa 층, Kometan 층, Bekhme 층, Shiranish 층 등으로 구분되며, 대부분 천해 환경에서 형성된 탄산염암으로 구성되어 있다. 주요 지질구조는 크게 트러스트, 분리습곡, 단층 전파습곡, 단층 만곡습곡 등으로 구분될 수 있다. 또한 파쇄단열은 북서-남동으로 발달하는 지질구조를 따라 이와 평행 또는 수직 방향으로 규칙적인 분포양상을 보인다. 파쇄단열의 분포와 빈도는 이러한 습곡과 단층들의 발달에 의해 규제되어진다. 탄화수소 부존가능성 측면에서 분지 내 백악기 퇴적층들은 유기탄소함량의 부족과 파쇄단열의 발달로부터 각기 근원암이나 덮개암으로 제한된 능력을 가진다. 그러나 탄산염암들이 제한된 1차 공극을 가지고 있음에도 불구하고 파쇄단열에 의한 2차 공극의 발달은 암석의 저류능력을 증가시키는데 기여한다. 백악기 탄산염암의 저류 능력을 결정하는 가장 중요한 요인은 습곡 및 단층의 상대적 위치 등에 따른 파쇄단열의 발달 빈도와 연결성에 있는 것으로 보인다. 본 연구에서 도출된 결과는 이라크 북동부 지역 백악기 지층의 층서 및 지질구조를 이해하는데 참고로 사용될 수 있으며, 향후 이 지역의 백악기 퇴적층들의 탄화수소 부존가능성을 연구함에 있어 매우 유용한 정보를 제공 해 줄 수 있다.

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