It is significant to study the source rock maturity history of the Baiyun Sag for the deep water exploration in the Baiyun Sag of the Pearl River Mouth Basin.

• 珠江口盆地白云凹陷文昌组和恩平组陆相烃源岩热史及成熟史研究对白云凹陷深水油气勘探具有指导意义。