Shao Deyong

Professional:Associate professor

Department:Petroleum Engineering Teaching and Research Office

Direction:Unconventional shale oil and gas geology, shale generation expulsion retention hydrocarbon and pore fracture coupling evolution

Contact:13259937361

Email:deyong.shao@nwu.edu.cn; shaody1989@163.com

1、 Personal Profile


From October 2022 to present, Associate Professor, Department of Geology, Northwest University

From February 2022 to September 2022, Lecturer, Department of Geology, Northwest University

From January 2019 to January 2022, postdoctoral fellow, faculty member, and co supervisor: Liu Chiyang (Professor)

From September 2013 to December 2018, Ph.D. in Geochemistry, Professor Zhang Tongwei (Researcher/Professor), Lanzhou University

From September 2009 to July 2013, Bachelor of Science in Geochemistry, Lanzhou University


ResearchGate:< a href=" https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Deyong-Shao/research " target="_blank">1. < strong>Deyong Shao, Tongwei Zhang*, Yanfang Li, Kitty L. Milliken, Yu Zhang, Hui Song. 2022b. Effects of confining pressure and microscale heterogeneity on hydrocarbon retention and pore evolution from artificial maturation of Eagle Ford Shale. International Journal of Coal Geology, 260: 104057. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2022.104057

2. < strong>Deyong Shao, Tongwei Zhang*, Liuliu Zhang, Yanfang Li, Kang Meng. 2022a. Effects of pressure on gas generation and pore evolution in thermally matured shale: Insight from gold-tube pyrolysis of the Eagle Ford Shale using miniature core plugs. International Journal of Coal Geology, 252: 103936. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2022.103936

3.  Deyong Shao, Tongwei Zhang*, Lucy T. Ko, Yanfang Li, Jianping Yan, Liuliu Zhang, Huan Luo, Bo Qiao. 2020. Experimental investigation of oil generation, retention, and expulsion within Type II kerogen-dominated marine shales: Insights from gold-tube nonhydrous pyrolysis of Barnett and Woodford Shales using miniature core plugs. International Journal of Coal Geology,217: 103337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2019.103337

4. < strong>Deyong Shao, Tongwei Zhang*, Lucy T. Ko, Huan Luo, Dongdong Zhang. 2019. Empirical plot of gas generation from oil-prone marine shales at different maturity stages and its application to assess gas preservation in organic-rich shale system. Marine and Petroleum Geology,102: 258‒270. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2018.12.044

5. < strong>Deyong Shao, Geoffrey S. Ellis, Yanfang Li, Tongwei Zhang*. 2018. Experimental investigation of the role of rock fabric in gas generation and expulsion during thermal maturation: Anhydrous closed-system pyrolysis of a bitumen-rich Eagle Ford Shale. Organic Geochemistry, 119: 22‒35. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.orggeochem.2018.01.012

6. < strong>  http://doi.org/ 10.16152/j.cnki.xdxbzr.2022-06-008 

https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.39

8. & nbsp;< Shao Deyong, Zhang Liuliu, Zhang Yajun, Zhang Yu, Luo Huan, Qiao Bo, Yan Jianping, Zhang Tongwei * 2020. Water absorption characteristics of organic rich shale in the Lower Cambrian of the Upper Yangtze region and their indicative significance for shale gas exploration& nbsp;< Natural Gas Earth Science, 31(07): 1004‒1015. < a href=" https://doi.org/10.11764/j.issn.1672-1926.2020.05.001 "> https://doi.org/10.11764/j.issn.1672-1926.2020.05.001

Co authors' paper:

1.  Yu Zhang, Tongwei Zhang*, Dejiang Huang, Deyong Shao, Huan Luo. 2022. Geochemical and paleontological evidence of early Cambrian dynamic ocean oxygenation and its implications for organic matter accumulation in mudrocks at the Three Gorges area, South China. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 146: 105958. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2022.105958

2.  Tongwei Zhang*, Qilong Fu, Xun Sun, Paul C. Hackley, Lucy T. Ko, Deyong Shao. 2021. Meter-scale Lithofacies Cycle and Controls on Variations in Oil Saturation, Wolfcamp A, Delaware and Midland Basins. AAPG Bulletin, 105: 1821-1846. https://doi.org/10.1306/01152120065

3.  Yanfang Li, Tongwei Zhang*, Baojian Shen, Zhiming Li, Deyong Shao, Gary G. Lash. 2021. Carbon and sulfur isotope variations through the Upper Ordovician and Lower Silurian of South China linked to volcanism. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 567: 110285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2021.110285

4.  Yanfang Li, Tongwei Zhang*, Deyong Shao, Baojian Shen. 2019. New U-Pb zircon age and carbon isotope record from the Lower Silurian Longmaxi Formation on the Yangtze Platform, South China: Implications for stratigraphic correlation and environmental change. Chemical Geology, 509: 249-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2019.02.003

5.  Lucy T. Ko*, Stephen C. Ruppel, Robert G. Loucks, Paul C. Hackley, Tongwei Zhang, Deyong Shao. 2018. Pore-types and pore-network evolution in Upper Devonian-Lower Mississippian Woodford and Mississippian Barnett mudstones: Insights from laboratory thermal maturation and organic petrology. International Journal of Coal Geology, 190: 3‒28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coal.2017.10.001

6.  Yanfang Li, Tongwei Zhang*, Geoffrey S. Ellis, Deyong Shao. 2017. Depositional environment and organic matter accumulation of Upper Ordovician–Lower Silurian marine shale in the Upper Yangtze Platform, South China. Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology, 466: 252‒264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.palaeo.2016.11.037

7.  Lucy T. Ko*, Robert G. Loucks, Tongwei Zhang, Stephen C. Ruppel, Deyong Shao. 2016. Pore and pore network evolution of Upper Cretaceous Boquillas (Eagle Ford-equivalent) mudrocks: results from gold tube pyrolysis experiments. AAPG Bulletin, 100: 1693‒1722. https://doi.org/10.1306/04151615092

8. Yu Zhang, Deyong Shao, Jianping Yan, Xiangjuan Jia, Yanfang Li, Ping Yu, Tongwei Zhang*. 2016. The pore size distribution and its relationship with shale gas capacity in organic-rich mudstone of Wufeng-Longmaxi Formations, Sichuan Basin, China. Journal of Natural Gas Geoscience, 1: 213−220. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnggs.2016.08.002

9. & nbsp; Liu Chiyang, Huang Lei, Zhao Junfeng, Wang Jianqiang, Zhang Dongdong, Zhao Hongge< Shao Deyong, Liu Weishuai 2022. Outline of the Theoretical System for Oil and Gas Accumulation and Accumulation in Transformed Basins [J/OL].Geological Frontiers< span style="color:#337FE5;"> https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.8.13

10.  Luo Huan< Shao Deyong, Meng Kang, Zhang Yu, Song Hui, Yan Jianping, Zhang Tongwei. 2022 The genesis of excess barium in Cambrian shale in Yichang area of western Hubei and its indication of organic matter enrichment [J/OL]< Strong>Frontiers in Geosciences< a href=" https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.34 "> https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.34

11. Meng Kang< Shao Deyong, Zhang Liuliu, Li Liwu, Zhang Yu, Luo Huan, Song Hui, Zhang Tongwei. 2022 The geochemical characteristics of fractured shale gas in the Cambrian Shuijingtuo Formation in the Yichang area of western Hubei Province and their indicative significance for shale gas content [J/OL]< Strong>Frontiers in Geosciences< a href=" https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.41 "> https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.41

12. Song Hui< Shao Deyong, Luo Huan, Meng Kang, Zhang Yu, Tang Xuan, Zhang Tongwei. 2022 SEM image characteristics and paleoenvironmental indicative significance of strawberry shaped pyrite in the Shuijingtuo Formation of the Lower Cambrian in the Yichang area of western Hubei Province: a case study of Well 1 in Eyang< Strong>Frontiers in Geosciences< a href=" https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.44 "> https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.44

13. Zhang Liuliu, Chen Gengxin, Le Xingfu, Zhang Yu< Shao Deyong, Yan Jianping, Meng Kang, Zhang Tongwei 2022. Water absorption characteristics and pore structure differences of Cambrian shale intervals in Yichang area and their significance for shale reservoir evaluation [J/OL]< Strong>Frontiers in Geosciences< a href=" https://doi.org.10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.38 "> https://doi.org.10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.38

14. Zhang Yu, Huang Dejiang, Zhang Liuliu, Wan Chuanhui, Luo Huan< Shao Deyong, Meng Kang, Yan Jianping, Zhang Tongwei. 2022 Biogenic Silicon Characteristics of Cambrian Shuijingtuo Formation Shale in Yichang, Western Hubei Province and Its Impact on Shale Gas Enrichment [J/OL]< Strong>Frontiers in Geosciences< a href=" https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.40 "> https://doi.org/10.13745/j.esf.sf.2022.5.40

15.  Lu Zhengwei, Tang Xuan *, Zhang Tongwei, Wang Yufang, Zhang Housekeeping, Meng Qingqiang, Ma Zijie, He Yi< Shao Deyong Characteristics and geological significance of pyrite in the Lower Cambrian Niutitang Formation shale in the Upper Yangtze region in 2021< Petroleum Experimental Geology, 43: 599-610.

16. Yu Ping, Zhang Yu, Yan Jianping< Shao Deyong, Zhang Liuliu, Luo Huan, Qiao Bo, Zhang Tongwei * 2020. Water absorption characteristics of Longmaxi Formation shale in Sichuan Basin and comparison of three shale porosity analysis methods< Natural Gas Earth Science, 31(07): 1016‒1027.

17.  Zhang Tongwei *, Zhang Yajun, Jia Min< Shao Deyong, Yan Jianping 2018. Review of Scientific Issues on the Main Controlling Factors of Gas bearing Properties in Cambrian Marine Shales in Southern China< Mineral and Rock Geochemistry Bulletin, 37 (04): 572 ‒ 579.

18. Li Yanfang< Shao Deyong, Lv Haigang, Zhang Yu, Zhang Xiaolong, Zhang Tongwei * 2015. The relationship between elemental geochemical characteristics and organic matter enrichment in marine shale of Wufeng Formation Longmaxi Formation in Sichuan Basin< Journal of Petroleum, 36 (12): 1470 ‒ 1483.

19. Li Yanfang, Lv Haigang, Zhang Yu, Zhang Xiaolong< Shao Deyong, Yan Jianping, Zhang Tongwei * 2015. Identification of the U-Mo covariant model of shale in the Wufeng Formation Longmaxi Formation of the Sichuan Basin and the degree of water retention in ancient sea basins< Strong>Geochemistry, 44 (02): 109 ‒ 116.

20. Zhang Yu, Yan Jianping, Jia Xiangjuan, Li Yanfang< Shao Deyong, Yu Ping, Zhang Tongwei * 2015. Pore size distribution of organic rich mudstone from Wufeng Formation to Longmaxi Formation in Sichuan Basin and its relationship with shale gas content< Natural Gas Earth Science, 26 (09): 1755-1762.

21. Yan Jianping, Jia Xiangjuan< Shao Deyong, Zhang Yu, Zhang Tongwei * 2015. SEM characterization and genesis analysis of organic pores in the Longmaxi Formation shale of Sichuan Basin< Natural Gas Earth Science, 26 (08): 1540 ‒ 1546.

22. Lv Haigang, Yu Ping, Yan Jianping< Shao Deyong, Jia Xiangjuan, Zhang Tongwei * 2015. Water absorption simulation experiment of Silurian Longmaxi Formation shale in Sichuan Basin and its indicative significance for pore connectivity< Natural Gas Earth Science, 26 (08): 1556-1562.


2. Research Projects

1 National Natural Science Foundation of China General Project, Dynamic Simulation and Quantitative Characterization of Overpressure Fracture Network Formation in Organic Shale by In Situ Conversion, 2025/01-2028/12, under research, led by

2 Key Core Technology Research Project of Changqing Oilfield Branch, Enrichment Mechanism and Selection Evaluation of New Types of Shale Oil in Chang-7 Member of Ordos Basin, 2023/09-2026/08, under development, participated in

3.  Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Late Late Stage Differential Uplift and Transformation of Basin and Its Oil and Gas Accumulation Effect - Taking Ordos Basin as an Example, 2023/01-2027/12, under research, participated in

4.  National Natural Science Foundation of China Youth Project, Experimental Simulation Study on the Dynamic Evaluation Model of Reservoir Shale Oil Accumulation and Enrichment - Taking Chang-7 Member of Ordos Basin as an Example, from January 2022 to December 2024, hosted by

5.  Open Fund of State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Response of organic pore development and evolution to pressure in highly mature mudstone and its mechanism, 2021.06-2023.05, presided over

6; Youth Project of Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Basic Research Program, Study on the Dynamic Effects of Mud and Shale Rocks on Shale Oil Enrichment in the Chang-7 Member of the Ordos Basin, January 2021 to December 2022, Hosted by

7.  Key Project of National Natural Science Foundation of China, Study on Coupling Mechanism of Organic Matter, Fluid and Pore Evolution in Cambrian Shale in Southern China, January 2018 to December 2022, participated in

8.  Project One of the National Key Basic Research Program of China (973 Program), Research on the Influencing Factors of Shale Gas Formation and Gas Content, 2012/01-2016/12, participated in