Abstract
Seismic survey data collected for coal gas exploration show that there are many collapse columns distributed in the subsurface of Qinshui Basin, China. The interesting features of the collapse columns are observed by the seismic attributes, including the circular discontinuous patches on the horizon of the Shanxi Formation and multiple parallel discontinuities in vertical profiles of amplitudes. We speculate that the wide presence of these collapse columns are point constraints for the migration and accumulation of coal gas on a large scale. Geological feature: Collapse columns within coal reservoirs Seismic appearance: The coherence illuminates circular/oval discontinuities on the horizon of the Shanxi Formation; the vertical amplitude profiles show cylindrical/funnel-shaped discontinuities. Alternative interpretations: Fault damage zones; velocity pulldown from the overburden Features with similar appearance: Fault-karst in carbonate reservoir; reef pinnacles Formation: Permian Shanxi Formation and Carboniferous Taiyuan Formation Age: Late Permian Location: Qinshui Basin in Shanxi, north-central China Seismic data: Provided by PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Company Contributors: Zonghu Liao, Lin Zhang, and Lianbo Zeng Analysis tools: The seismic amplitude and attribute of coherence from the seismic survey (prestack time migrated)
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