China Petroleum Exploration ›› 2010, Vol. 15 ›› Issue (1): 67-73,2.

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Analysis of Petroleum Geologic Conditions and Investment Environment of Petroliferous Basins in Southeast Kazakhstan

Wang Yutao,Yang Xinfeng,Wang Xiaoqin and Dong Weikai   

  1. Wang Yutao,Yang Xinfeng,Wang Xiaoqin,Dong Weikai Exploration & Development Research Institute of PetroChina Xinjiang Oilfield Company,Karamay City,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region 834000
  • Online:2010-02-15 Published:2010-02-15

Abstract: Zhaisai, Alakeer, Yili, and Baerkashi Basins in Southeast Kazakhstan all belong to the Kazakhstan Basin System. They are adjacent to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and have a low level of oil and gas exploration, among which the main sedimentary bodies of Zhaisang and Yili Basins are located in the boundary of Kazakhstan. Through the analysis, study and comparison of petroleum geologic conditions, these basins are considered to be similar to the Junggar Basin, in particular, Zhaisang Basin shows evidences of oil and gas in Carboniferous System and commercial oil and gas flow in Permian and Triassic Systems, Alakeer Basin has a great potential in exploration, and Yilin Basin has favorable hydrocarbon potential. These perceptions are of great significance to the development of transnational oil and gas exploration and development strategies and the Upper Paleozoic oil and gas exploration in northern Xinjiang. Meanwhile, oil and gas environment, policies, laws and regulations in Kazakhstan are studied in details. It is proposed that geopolitical advantages and strong technical force in Xinjiang be an important support for the oil and gas strategy of CNPC in Central Asia.

Key words: Kazakhstan, Junggar Basin, oil and gas exploration, investment environment, policies and regulations

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