Current status and occurrence characteristics of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province

CHAO Haide; HAN Shenglin; AN Shengting; XU Yongfeng; LI Qing; XIE Jing; LI Jiqing; CAI Tingjun; WANG Qiwei

doi:10.12401/j.nwg.2025003

Northwestern Geology > 2025 > Accepted Manuscript > DOI: 10.12401/j.nwg.2025003

CHAO Haide，HAN Shenglin，AN Shengting，et al. Current status and occurrence characteristics of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province[J]. Northwestern Geology，2025，58（5）：1−13. doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2025003

Citation:

PDF (3113 KB)

Current status and occurrence characteristics of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province

CHAO Haide^{1, 2,},
HAN Shenglin³,
AN Shengting^{1, 2},
XU Yongfeng^{1, 2},
LI Qing^{1, 2},
XIE Jing^{1, 2},
LI Jiqing^{1, 2},
CAI Tingjun^{1, 2},
WANG Qiwei^{1, 2}

1.
The Fourth Geological Exploration Institute of Qinghai Province, Xining 810029, Qinghai
2.
Key Laboratory of shale gas resources of Qinghai Province, Xining 810029, Qinghai
3.
Qinghai 906 Engineering Survey and Design Institute Co. , Ltd. , Xining 810007, Qinghai

More Information

Received Date: October 20, 2023
Revised Date: December 30, 2024
Accepted Date: January 06, 2025
Available Online: March 23, 2025

Graphical Abstract

Abstract

Abstract

As a special type of helium reservoir, water-soluble helium has gradually received widespread attention in recent years. Qinghai Province has a vast territory and abundant groundwater resources such as hot springs. Through a systematic investigation of hot springs, cold springs, and brine, the distribution, content, genetic characteristics, and relationship with temperature and mineralization of water-soluble helium resources were systematically explored. Research has shown that the distribution of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province is closely related to intrusive rocks, mainly distributed in the Qaidam Basin, Gonghe Basin, Maduo Region, and South Qilian Basin. Among them, the Qaidam Basin has the highest water-soluble helium content, up to 1.1%; Estimate the helium production in the Qaidam Basin, Gonghe Basin, Maduo Region, and South Qilian Basin, which are 39.49 × 10⁸ m³, 2.16 × 10⁸ m³, 1.46 × 10⁸ m³, and the R/Ra is 0.003~0.068, indicating a typical crustal origin gas; The helium content is weakly positively correlated with temperature and positively correlated with mineralization, and hot springs with water temperature greater than 25 ℃ and saline water with mineralization greater than 1 g/l are favorable environments for the occurrence of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province.
- water-soluble helium,
- resource status,
- Existence characteristics,
- Salinity,
- Qinghai Province

FullText(HTML)

References (36)

References

晁海德, 陈建洲, 王国仓, 等. 柴达木盆地水溶氦气资源的发现及富集机理[J]. 西北地质, 2022, 55（4）: 61−73.

CHAO Haide, CHEN Jianzhou WANG Guocang, et al. Discovery and Enrichment Mechanism of Water Soluble Helium Resources in Qaidam Basin[J]. Northwestern Geology, 2022, 55（4）: 61−73.

陈建洲, 谢菁, 刘立波, 等. 青海共和盆地与干热岩体相关氦气成藏条件浅析[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2023, 34（3）: 460−468.

CHEN Jianzhou;XIE Jing;LIU Libo, et al. Analysis of helium accumulation conditions related to dry-hot rock mass in Gonghe Basin, Qinghai Province[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2023, 34（3）: 460−468.

陈悦, 陶士振, 杨怡青. 中国氦气地球化学特征、聚集规律与前景展望[J]. 中国矿业大学学报, 2023（1）: 145−167.

CHEN Yue, TAO Shizhen, YANG Yiqing. Geochemistry characteristics, accumulation regularity and development prospect of helium in China[J]. Journal of China University of Mining & Technology, 2023（1）: 145−167.

付锁堂, 马达德, 陈琰, 等. 柴达木盆地阿尔金山前东段天然气勘探[J]. 中国石油勘探, 2015（6）: 1−13.

FU Suotang, MA Dade, CHEN Yan, et al. Natural Gas Exploration in Eastern Segment of Alkin Piedmont, Northern Qaidam Basin[J]. China Petroleum Exploration, 2015（6）: 1−13.

韩伟, 李玉宏, 卢进才, 等. 陕西渭河盆地富氦天然气异常的影响因素[J]. 地质通报, 2014, v.33（234）: 1836−1841.

HAN Wei, LI Yuhong, LU Jingcai, et al. The factors responsible for the unusual content of helium-rich natural gas in the Weihe Basin, Shaanxi Province[J]. Geological Bulletin of China, 2014, v.33（234）: 1836−1841.

韩元红, 罗厚勇, 薛宇泽, 等. 渭河盆地地热水伴生天然气成因及氦气富集机理[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2022, 33（2）: 277−287. doi: 10.11764/j.issn.1672-1926.2021.09.009

HAN Yuanhong, LUO Houyong, XUE Yuze, et al. Genesis and helium enrichment mechanism of geothermal water-associated gas in Weihe Basin[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2022, 33（2）: 277−287. doi: 10.11764/j.issn.1672-1926.2021.09.009

李玉宏, 卢进才, 李金超, 等. 渭河盆地天然气成因特征及其意义[J]. 西安石油大学学报: 自然科学版, 2011, 26(5): 11-16+113-114.

LI Yuhong, LU Jingcai, LI Jinchao, et al. Genetic characteristics of the natural gas in Weihe Basin and its significance[J], Journal of Xi´an Shiyou University(Natural Science Edition, 2011, 26(5): 11-16+113-114.

李玉宏, 张文, 王利, 等. 壳源氦气成藏问题及成藏模式[J]. 西安科技大学学报, 2017, 37（4）: 565−572.

LI Yuhong, ZHANG WEN, WANG Li, et al. Several issues in the accumulation of crust-derived helium and the accumulation model[J]. Journal of Xi'an University of science and Technology, 2017, 37（4）: 565−572.

李玉宏, 周俊林, 张文, 等. 渭河盆地氦气成藏条件与资源前景[M]. 北京: 地质出版社, 2018: 6-10.

柳永刚, 张翔, 刘子锐, 等. 甘肃省首个高品位氦气盆地的发现及勘探前景[J]. 甘肃地质, 2020, 29（3）: 29−36.

LIU Yonggang, ZHANG Xiang, LIU Zirui, et al. The First Discovery and Exploration Prospect of High Grade Helium Basin in Gansu Province[J]. Gansu Geology, 2020, 29（3）: 29−36.

卢雪梅. 氦气成藏机制研究进展[J]. 石油与天然气地质, 2022, 43(2): 封2.

LU Xuemei. Research progress of helium reservoir forming mechanism [J]. Petroleum and Natural Gas Geology, 2022, 43(2): seal 2.

马兴华, 李积成, 谢继香, 等. 青海省综合水文地质图说明书[R]. 青海省水文地质工程地质勘察院, 2012.

秦胜飞, 李济远. 世界氦气供需现状及发展趋势[J]. 石油知识, 2021（5）: 44−45.

QIN Shengfei, LI Jiyuan. Current situation and development trend of helium supply and demand in the world[J]. Petroleum Knowledge, 2021（5）: 44−45.

秦胜飞, 李济远, 梁传国, 等. 中国中西部富氦气藏氦气富集机理——古老地层水脱氦富集[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2022, 33（8）: 1203−1217.

QIN Shengfei, LI Jiyuan, LIANG Chuanguo, et al. Helium enrichment mechanism of helium rich gas reservoirs in central and western China: Degassing and accumulation from old formation water[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2022, 33（8）: 1203−1217.

秦胜飞, 周国晓, 李济远, 等. 氦气与氮气富集耦合作用及其重要意义[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2023, 34（11）: 1981−1992.

QIN Shengfei, ZHOU Guoxiao, LI Jiyuan, et al. The coupling effect of helium and nitrogen enrichment and its significance[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2023, 34（11）: 1981−1992.

司庆红, 曾威, 刘行, 等. 临汾-运城盆地氦气富集要素及成藏条件[J]. 西北地质, 2023, 56（1）: 129−141. doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2022039

SI Qinghong, ZENG Wei, LIU Xing, et al. Analysis of Helium Enrichment Factors and Reservoir Forming Conditions in Linfen-Yuncheng Basin[J]. Northwestern Geology, 2023, 56（1）: 129−141. doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2022039

陶小晚, 李建忠, 赵力彬, 等. 我国氦气资源现状及首个特大型富氦储量的发现: 和田河气田[J]. 地球科学, 2019, 44（3）: 1024−1041.

TAO Xiaowan, LI Jianzhong, ZHAO Libin, et al. Helium Resources and Discovery of First Supergiant Helium Reserve in China: Hetianhe Gas Field[J]. Earth Science, 2019, 44（3）: 1024−1041.

王沐众, 牛永斌, 王保玉. 矿化度对甲烷溶解度影响的探讨[J]. 煤炭技术, 2016（1）: 178−180.

WANG Muzhong, NIU Yunbin, WANG Baoyu. Discussion about Relationship between Water′s Salinity and Methane′s Solubility[J]. Coal Technology, 2016（1）: 178−180.

吴颜雄, 马达德, 刘君林, 等. 柴西地区基岩油藏形成的石油地质条件分析[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2014, 25（11）: 1689−1696. doi: 10.11764/j.issn.1672-1926.2014.11.1689

WU Yanxiong, MA Dade, LIUJunlin, et al. Geological Conditions of Basement Oil Pools in Western Qaidam Basin[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2014, 25（11）: 1689−1696. doi: 10.11764/j.issn.1672-1926.2014.11.1689

伍劲, 高先志, 马达德, 等. 柴达木盆地东坪地区基岩风化壳特征[J]. 现代地质, 2017, 31（1）: 129−141. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-8527.2017.01.011

WU Jin, GAO Xianzhi, MA Dade, et al. Characteristics of the Basement Weathering Crust in Dongping Area, Qaidam Basin[J]. Geoscience, 2017, 31（1）: 129−141. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1000-8527.2017.01.011

徐永昌. 天然气中氦同位素分布及构造环境[J]. 地学前缘, 1997, 4（3/4）: 185−190. doi: 10.3321/j.issn:1005-2321.1997.04.003

XU Yongchang. Helium isotope distribution and tectonic environment in natural gas[J]. Geoscience Frontiers, 1997, 4（3/4）: 185−190. doi: 10.3321/j.issn:1005-2321.1997.04.003

杨振宁, 李永红, 刘文进, 等. 柴达木盆地北缘全吉山地区氦气形成地质条件及资源远景分析[J]. 中国煤炭地质, 2018, 30（6）: 64−70. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-1803.2018.06.13

YANG Zhenning, LI Yonghong, LIU Wenjin, et al. Geological Conditions of Helium Formation and Resource Prospect Analysis in Quanjishan Area, Northern Qaidam Basin[J]. Coal Geology of China, 2018, 30（6）: 64−70. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1674-1803.2018.06.13

余琪祥, 史政, 王登高, 等. 塔里木盆地西北部氦气富集特征与成藏条件分析[J]. 西北地质, 2013, 46（4）: 215−222. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1009-6248.2013.04.021

YU Qixiang, SHI Zheng, WANG Denggao, et al. Analysis on Helium Enrichment Characteristics and Reservoir Forming Conditions in Northwest Tarim Basin[J]. Northwestern Geology, 2013, 46（4）: 215−222. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1009-6248.2013.04.021

张驰, 关平, 张济华, 等. 中国氦气资源分区特征与成藏模式[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2023, 34（4）: 656−671.

ZHANG Chi, GUAN Pin, ZHANG Jihua, et al. Zoning characteristics of helium resources and helium accumulation model in China[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2023, 34（4）: 656−671.

张健, 张海华, 贺君玲, 卞雄飞, 张德军, 陈树旺, 孙雷. 东北地区氦气成藏条件与资源前景分析[J]. 西北地质, 2023, 56（1）: 117−128. doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2022042

ZHANG Jian, ZHANG Haihua, HE Junling, et al. Analysis of Helium Accumulation Conditions and Resource Prospect in Northeast China[J]. Northwestern Geology, 2023, 56（1）: 117−128. doi: 10.12401/j.nwg.2022042

张明升, 张金功, 张建坤, 等. 氦气成藏研究进展[J]. 地下水, 2014（3）: 189−191. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-1184.2014.03.084

ZHANG Mingsheng, ZHANG Jingong, ZHANG Jiankun, et al. Research progress of helium gas accumulation[J]. Groundwater, 2014（3）: 189−191. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1004-1184.2014.03.084

张书林, 刘永茜, 孟涛. 不同矿化度水对煤的甲烷解吸影响的试验研究[J]. 煤炭科学技术, 2021, 49（7）: 110−117.

ZHANG Shulin;LIU Yongqian;MENG Tao. Experimental study on influence of water with different salinity on methane desorption performance of coal seam[J]. Coal Science and Technology, 2021, 49（7）: 110−117.

张文, 李玉宏, 王利, 等. 渭河盆地氦气成藏条件分析及资源量预测[J]. 天然气地球科学, 2018, 29（2）: 236−244.

ZHANG Wen, LI Yuhong, WANG Li, et al. The analysis of helium accumulation conditions and prediction of helium resource in Weihe Basin[J]. Natural Gas Geoscience, 2018, 29（2）: 236−244.

张雪. 渭河盆地天然气及氦气成藏条件与资源量预测[D]. 西安: 长安大学, 2015.

ZHANG Xue. Accumulation Conditions and Resource Prediction of Nature Gas and Helium Gas in Weihe Basin[D]. xi'an: Chang'an University, 2015.

张云鹏, 李玉宏, 卢进才, 等. 柴达木盆地北缘富氦天然气的发现-兼议成藏地质条件[J]. 地质通报, 2016, 35（2）: 364−371. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-2552.2016.02.019

ZHANG Yunpeng, LI Yuhong, LU Jincai, et al. The discovery and origin of helium-rich gas on the northern margin of the Qaidam Basin. Geological Bulletin of China[J]. Geological Bulletin of China, 2016, 35（2）: 364−371. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-2552.2016.02.019

张哲, 王春燕, 王秋晨, 等. 中国氦气市场发展前景展望[J]. 油气与新能源, 2022, 34（1）: 36−41. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2097-0021.2022.01.007

ZHANG Zhe, WANG Chunyan WANG Qiuchen et al. Development Prospects of China’s Helium Market[J]. Petroleum and New Energy, 2022, 34（1）: 36−41. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2097-0021.2022.01.007

周保, 李五福, 董福辰, 等. 青海省玛多县“5·22 M s7.4地震”地表破裂与次生灾害发育特征[J]. 地质通报, 2023, 42（1）: 84−91. doi: 10.12097/j.issn.1671-2552.2023.01.008

ZHOU Bao, LI Wufu, DONG Fuchen, et al. The development characteristics of surface fracture and secondary hazards at 5·22 M s7.4 earthquake in Maduo County, Qinghai Province[J]. Geological Bulletin of China, 2023, 42（1）: 84−91. doi: 10.12097/j.issn.1671-2552.2023.01.008

曾旭, 田继先, 杨桂茹, 等. 柴北缘侏罗纪凹陷结构特征及石油地质意义[J]. 中国石油勘探, 2017, 22（5）: 54−63. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-7703.2017.05.006

Zeng Xu, Tian Jixian, Yang Guiru, et al. Structure characteristics and petroleum geological significance of Jurassic sags at the northern margin of Qaidam Basin[J]. China Petroleum Exploration, 2017, 22（5）: 54−63. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1672-7703.2017.05.006

Brown A A. Formation of high Helium gases: a guide for explorationists[C]. AAPG convention, New 0rleans, Louisiana. USA, 2010.

Stuart F M, Burnard P G, Taylor RP. Resolving mantle and crustal contributions to ancient hydrothermalfluids: He-Arisotopes in fluid inclusions from Dae Hwa W—Mo mineraliza-tion, South Korea[J]. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta, 1995, 59（22）: 4663−4673. doi: 10.1016/0016-7037(95)00300-2

Tissot B P, Welte D H. Petroleum Formation and Occurrence: A New Approach to Oil and Gas Exploration[M]. Berlin, Hei-delberg, New York, Tokyo: Springer Verlag, 1984, 1G538.

Cited By

Get Citation

PDF

XML

Article views (12) PDF downloads (5)

Turn off MathJax

Article Contents

Abstract

References

	HE Shuyue, LIN Gui, ZHONG Shihua, BAI Guolong, ZHANG Yong, SHU Shulan, WANG Lijun, ZHAO Furong. 2023: Geological Characteristics and Related Mineralization of “Qinghai Gold Belt” Formed by Orogeny. Northwestern Geology, 56(6): 1-16. DOI: 10.12401/j.nwg.2023157
	TAN Yan, ZHANG Xingli, WANG Taishan, BAO Shanbin, ZHAO Wei. 2019: Geochemical Anomaly Characteristics and Prospecting Potential of Gold Polymetallic Deposits in Sanchahebei Area, Qinghai Province. Northwestern Geology, 52(4): 170-181.
	BAO Guangpu, LIU Chun'e, HUANG Guangwen. 2019: Distribution, Characteristics and Evolution of Danxia Landform in Qinghai. Northwestern Geology, 52(3): 199-208. DOI: 10.19751/j.cnki.61-1149/p.2019.03.018
	ZHANG Zhaowei, QIAN Bing, WANG Yalei, LI Shijin, LIU Changzheng. 2016: Petrogeochemical Characteristics of the Xiarihamu Magmatic Ni-Cu Sulfide Deposit in Qinghai Province and Its Study for Olivine. Northwestern Geology, 49(2): 45-58.
	CHEN Sulong, MA Guodong, LI Yulian, LIU Baoshan, YANG Liucheng. 2015: Geological Characteristic and Origin Analysis for Walegen Gold Deposit in Zeku County, Qinghai, China. Northwestern Geology, 48(4): 168-175.
	LI Yu-chun, ZHANG Ai-kui, ZHANG Pei-qing, LIU Guang-lian. 2013: The Geological and Geochemical Characteristics of the Intrusive Rock and Prospecting Significance in Shaqiu Areas, Qimantage Metallogenic Belt, Qinghai Province. Northwestern Geology, 46(3): 70-82.
	LI Kan, ZHANG Zhao-wei, GAO Yong-bao, DU An-dao, GUO Zhou-ping, ZHANG Jiang-wei, Qian Bing, WANG Ya-lei, ZHANG Bing-she. 2012: Geological Characteristics and Re-Os Isotopic Analysis of Shajia Cu-Ni Ore-Bearing Basic Complex in Hualong County, Qinghai Province. Northwestern Geology, 45(4): 314-320.
	LI Dong-Sheng, GU Feng-Bao, ZHANG Hai-Lan, SU Sheng-Shun, ZHONG Liang-Yan, LIU Guang-Lian. 2012: Geologic Characteristics of the Kaerqueka Porphyry Copper Deposit in Qinghai Province and Its Prospecting Significance. Northwestern Geology, 45(1): 174-183.
	SONG Zhong-bao, ZHANG Yu-lian, ZHANG Zhao-wei, ZHANG Xiao-fei, CHEN Xiang-yang, LI Ya-zhi, WANG Cui-ju, ZHAG Yuan-feng, ZHANG Li-zhong. 2012: Genetic Discussion of Xitieshan Lead-Zinc Deposit in Qinghai Province. Northwestern Geology, 45(1): 134-139.
	DENG Yuan-liang, LI Yan-ye, SONG Sheng-chun, QI Zheng-lin, CHEN Hai-fu, MA Zhan-lan, MA Jian-hua, LIU Xiao-kang, LI Jun-hong. 2010: Search Direction and Technical Method of Continental Combustible Ice in Qinghai. Northwestern Geology, 43(3): 99-105.

Current status and occurrence characteristics of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province

Abstract

References

Related Articles

Catalog

Current status and occurrence characteristics of water-soluble helium resources in Qinghai Province

Abstract

References

Related Articles

Catalog

Export File

Citation

Format

Content