Reservoir formation cycle of Tarim Basin, NW China

摘要

CYCLICITY of basin development and evolution gives rise to several sets of source beds in Tarim Basin. Many times of generation and expulsion of hydrocarbon caused many times of petroleum accumulation and reservoir formation, and many times of tectonic activity probably resulted in the re-distribution and complete destruction of formed reservoirs. It will help us to recognize the patterns of petroleum accumulation in Tarim Basin and direct the exploratory practice using the concept of reservoir formation cycle to study the history of reservoir formation and evolution.