Structure and Formation Conditions of the Bazhenovo Horizon in the Pal’yanovo Area, West Siberia

Abstract

Comprehensive studies of cores from 7 boreholes drilled in the Pal’yanovo area provided insight into the Bazhenovo Horizon in southwestern Siberia represented by the lower subformation of the Tutleim Formation. The work presents a typification of organic-rich biogenic-terrigenous rocks. The Bazhenovo Horizon is divided into 11 lithotypes grouped into 5 large members. Members I‒IV correspond to the lower subformation of the Tutleim Formation; member V, to the upper subformation. The identified members are traced explicitly over the Pal’yanovo area, making it possible to examine the whole vertical succession of the Tutleim Formation and reconstruct its evolution based on the proposed sedimentation model.