An Application Study of Machine Learning Methods for Lithological Classification Based on Logging Data in the Permafrost Zones of the Qilian Mountains
2025
Xudong Hu | Guo Song | Chengnan Wang | Kun Xiao | Hai Yuan | Wangfeng Leng | Yiming Wei
Lithology identification is fundamental for the logging evaluation of natural gas hydrate reservoirs. The Sanlutian field, located in the permafrost zones of the Qilian Mountains (PZQM), presents unique challenges for lithology identification due to its complex geological features, including fault development, missing and duplicated stratigraphy, and a diverse array of rock types. Conventional methods frequently encounter difficulties in precisely discerning these rock types. This study employs well logging and core data from hydrate boreholes in the region to evaluate the performance of four data-driven machine learning (ML) algorithms for lithological classification: random forest (RF), multi-layer perceptron (MLP), logistic regression (LR), and decision tree (DT). The results indicate that seven principal lithologies&mdash:sandstone, siltstone, argillaceous siltstone, silty mudstone, mudstone, oil shale, and coal&mdash:can be effectively distinguished through the analysis of logging data. Among the tested models, the random forest algorithm demonstrated superior performance, achieving optimal precision, recall, F1-score, and Jaccard coefficient values of 0.941, 0.941, 0.940, and 0.889, respectively. The models were ranked in the following order based on evaluation criteria: RF >: MLP >: DT >: LR. This research highlights the potential of integrating artificial intelligence with logging data to enhance lithological classification in complex geological settings, providing valuable technical support for the exploration and development of gas hydrate resources.
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