Thermotomographic model and oil-and-gas forecasting for the sedimentary cover of the Laptev Sea shelf

2D and 3D geotemperature models of the sedimentary cover within the Laptev Sea shelf have been calculated. The presence of several “thermal domes” (zones of uplifted isotherms) has been found. Based on analogous sedimentary basins with domes, which correlate to the location of hydrocarbon deposits, the forecasting has been made that the Ust-Lena graben and Omoloi trough are the most promising areas for oil-and-gas prospecting.     

Geology and hydrocarbon resources of the continental shelf in Russian Arctic seas and the prospects of their development

The overall jump in global demand for gas, and especially oil, gives rise to particular concern regarding mankind’s energy future. In the middle and late 21st century, the crucial role in securing oil and gas supply of mankind will be played by sedimentary basins in the Arctic Ocean deep-water area, including those of the continental shelf in Russia’s Arctic seas. There is a 0.90 probability that the initial in-place resources of hydrocarbons in the Arctic Ocean will be greater than 90 Btoe. The estimates predict the rise of oil and gas industries on the Arctic shelves in the near future.     

A temperature model of the crust beneath the Barents Sea: Investigations along geotraverses

2D and 3D modeling of the geothermal field was carried out along seven extended geotraverses in the Barents Sea compiled on the basis of CMP profiling and results of deep drilling. Depths of the zone characterized by catagenetic transformation of organic matter were calculated for different areas of the sedimentary basin. The minimal depth is confined to the South Barents Basin with the highest hydrocarbon resource potential established by geological exploration. In 3D models, this area is distinguished by a thermal dome recognized for the first time.     

大新铀矿床微量元素富集特征

通过对大新铀矿床系统采集样品并进行岩石化学测试分析,笔者系统地研究了该矿床各构造地球化学分带中常量化学组分和微量元素含量特征,结果表明:(1)常量组分含量特征显示构造角砾岩带、糜棱岩带和构造泥经过强烈的热液改造,硅化破碎带与铀矿化关系密切;(2)矿床伴生元素Co、Ni、Ga、Mo、Re、Tl、Sb、V达到综合利用品位,As、W、Zr、Ta富集趋势明显,为热液成因指示标志;(3)铀矿化和微量元素在构造角砾岩带、糜棱岩带和构造泥中显著富集,而在碎裂岩带富集比较微弱,具有明显的构造地球化学分带性;(4)部分铀及微量元素来自深源。