An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China
In this study, we elucidate the genesis and distribution patterns of Silurian hot shale hydrocarbon source rocks by utilizing a comparative analysis of the evolutionary characteristics of plate tectonic activity in the Paleo–Tethys Ocean and the sedimentary filling characteristics of key basins in N...
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| description | In this study, we elucidate the genesis and distribution patterns of Silurian hot shale hydrocarbon source rocks by utilizing a comparative analysis of the evolutionary characteristics of plate tectonic activity in the Paleo–Tethys Ocean and the sedimentary filling characteristics of key basins in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China. We propose an explanation for the sedimentary genesis of world-class Silurian hydrocarbon source rocks in the Paleozoic craton basin of the ancient Tethys tectonic domain. This is achieved by scrutinizing the plate tectonic activity and evolution of the ancient Tethys Ocean and combining these findings with the paleotectonic sedimentation background of North Africa, the Middle East, and South China. Additionally, we compare Silurian hydrocarbon source rocks from these regions. The deep-water stagnant environment of the land shelf favors the preservation of organic matter, thereby forming high-quality hydrocarbon source rocks. Conversely, the shallow-water body of the land shelf is more turbulent, thus resulting in the poorer preservation of organic matter and, consequently, lower-quality hydrocarbon source rocks. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-34821a5147354e8f9a6acbc2e26ab54a2024-01-29T13:43:31ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172024-01-0114266310.3390/app14020663An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South ChinaEnze Xu0Yaning Wang1Shangfeng Zhang2Rui Zhu3Jianhao Liang4Rui Han5Gaoyang Gong6Min Xu7Xin Cheng8School of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaSchool of GeoSciences, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, ChinaIn this study, we elucidate the genesis and distribution patterns of Silurian hot shale hydrocarbon source rocks by utilizing a comparative analysis of the evolutionary characteristics of plate tectonic activity in the Paleo–Tethys Ocean and the sedimentary filling characteristics of key basins in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China. We propose an explanation for the sedimentary genesis of world-class Silurian hydrocarbon source rocks in the Paleozoic craton basin of the ancient Tethys tectonic domain. This is achieved by scrutinizing the plate tectonic activity and evolution of the ancient Tethys Ocean and combining these findings with the paleotectonic sedimentation background of North Africa, the Middle East, and South China. Additionally, we compare Silurian hydrocarbon source rocks from these regions. The deep-water stagnant environment of the land shelf favors the preservation of organic matter, thereby forming high-quality hydrocarbon source rocks. Conversely, the shallow-water body of the land shelf is more turbulent, thus resulting in the poorer preservation of organic matter and, consequently, lower-quality hydrocarbon source rocks.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/663comparison of hydrocarbon source rocksancient Tethys tectonic domainNorth Africa–Middle East–South China basinsedimentary filling |
| spellingShingle | Enze Xu Yaning Wang Shangfeng Zhang Rui Zhu Jianhao Liang Rui Han Gaoyang Gong Min Xu Xin Cheng An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China Applied Sciences comparison of hydrocarbon source rocks ancient Tethys tectonic domain North Africa–Middle East–South China basin sedimentary filling |
| title | An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China |
| title_full | An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China |
| title_fullStr | An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China |
| title_full_unstemmed | An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China |
| title_short | An Analysis of Silurian Paleo–Tethys Hydrocarbon Source Rock Characteristics in North Africa, the Middle East, and South China |
| title_sort | analysis of silurian paleo tethys hydrocarbon source rock characteristics in north africa the middle east and south china |
| topic | comparison of hydrocarbon source rocks ancient Tethys tectonic domain North Africa–Middle East–South China basin sedimentary filling |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/2/663 |
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