Abstract:Shale gas occurred in shale with the form of free and adsorb. Gas content is not only an important index for shale gas resource potential evaluation, but also a restriction factor in the process of shale gas exploration and development. In this paper, correlation diagram of shale gas content and organic geochemical parameters, reservoir physical parameters, mineral composition has been set up by using a large number of measured data of Weibei sag. According to the above curves or number, the relationship and influencing factors between various parameters and shale gas content have been discussed. It is showed that the correlation between gas content and organic carbon content is the best, and the correlation intensity is moderately positive. Porosity and gas content are not related; rock density is negatively correlated with gas content and organic carbon content. Indirect ways and means for acquiring the gas content of the shale has been put forward. It will provide the basis for correctly evaluating shale gas resource potential.