Countermeasure and progress of exploration and development of Jurassic tight oil in the Sichuan Basin

The exploration and development of tight oil in the Jurassic has a long history in the Sichuan Basin. Many new developments and recognitions have been made during the 12th Five Year Plan based on tight oil geological theory and modern exploration and development techniques. However, tight oil exploration is still in beginning stages, facing the challenges of deepening theoretical knowledge, innovating key technology, improving management, and promoting development methodically. Due to complex geological conditions and the unforeseeable international crude oil supply situation, some advice was proposed to realize development efficiencies of the Jurassic tight oil in the Sichuan Basin. Target selection should be optimized to identify "sweet spots". New techniques are necessary for breaking bottlenecks. Improved management helps reduce costs. Scientific organizations can promote tight oil development systematically.