The Es3 Formation saline mudstones, from which shale oil is being produced, are dominated by type II kerogen.
The Es3 Formation saline mudstones are in the early mature to fully mature stage of oil generation.
Tectonic, bedding plane, diagenetic shrinkage, and over-pressured fractures are well developed in saline mudstones.
Mineral interparticle, mineral intraparticle and organic matter pores are well developed in saline mudstones.
Micro-fractures and dissolution pores appear to be the main controls on the shale oil accumulation.