Quantifying the crossover from capillary fingering to viscous fingering in heterogeneous porous media
Available online 30 November 2024
Studying immiscible fluid displacement patterns can provide a better understanding of displacement processes within heterogeneous porous media, thereby helping improving oil recovery and optimizing...
Share article
Experimental study of combined thermal flooding in improving heavy oil flowability
Available online 29 November 2024
China boasts abundant heavy oil resources, which is vital for its energy security. However, its heavy oil typically exhibits high viscosity, which severely hinders its flow and extraction. Enhancing...
Share article
Sand body architecture of braided river deltas in the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation, Sichuan Basin
Available online 15 November 2024
The recent discovery of natural gas within the fifth member of the Xujiahe Formation (T3X5) in the Dongfeng area within the Sichuan Basin highlights the significant exploration potential of this member....
Share article
Application of fractal model in the Jurassic tight sandstone reservoirs of central Junggar Basin as constrained by mercury ejection curves
Available online 14 November 2024
The high-pressure mercury intrusion (HPMI) experiment is widely used to assess the pore architecture of tight sandstone reservoirs. However, the conventional analysis of the high-pressure mercury intrusion...
Share article
Carbon circular utilization and sequestration in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs: Towards a carbon-neutral China
Available online 14 November 2024
The technology of carbon dioxide (CO2) enhanced hydrocarbon recovery is favored over other Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Sequestration (CCUS) methods for achieving the “double carbon” goal in China...
Share article
Geological characteristics of coal mines in the Zagros Basin of Iran: Unveiling rock mechanical properties and time-dependent behavior
Available online 14 November 2024
The Zagros Basin in southwestern Iran is a significant source of coal, with numerous coal mines operating in the region. Ensuring the stability of coal mines is crucial for safe and efficient mining...
Share article
Paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental constraints on organic matter enrichment in the Paleocene strata in the Lishui Sag, East China Sea Shelf Basin
Available online 10 November 2024
Using major and trace element analyses, this study investigated the impacts of paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental variations on organic matter enrichment in the Paleocene Yueguifeng, Lingfeng, and...
Share article
Reservoir characteristics and distribution of the Majiagou Formation in Fuxian area of Ordos Basin, China
Available online 9 November 2024
The Majiagou Formation in the Fuxian area of the southeastern Ordos Basin has undergone a complex diagenetic evolution history under the influence of eustacy and the Caledonian karstification, resulting...
Share article
Making sense of the L-shaped pore pressure ramps in Brunei: Compression-induced vertical fluid flow in the basin and its impact on the petroleum system
Available online 7 November 2024
Overpressure prediction for exploratory drilling has become robust in most basins with increasing well control, high-quality seismic datasets, and proactive real-time overpressure monitoring while drilling....
Share article
Prediction of favorable geological storage areas based on sedimentary characteristics: A case study on the northeastern Ordos Basin, China
October 2024
The Ordos Basin is a large cratonic basin with stable deposition in Northwest China. Given its mostly stable subsidence background and the urgent need for saline water disposal and carbon dioxide storage...
Share article
Architecture and exploration target areas of the Senegal Basin, West Africa
October 2024
The recent discovery of large oil and gas fields in the deep-water of the Senegal Basin has drawn global attention. Despite this, several exploration wells in this area fail, which can be primarily...
Share article
Mapping and resource evaluation of deep high-temperature geothermal resources in the Jiyang Depression, China
October 2024
In China, geothermal resource utilization has mainly focused on resources at shallow and medium depths. Yet, the exploration of deep, high-temperature geothermal resources holds significant importance...
Share article
Innovations and applications of the thermal recovery techniques for heavy oil
October 2024
Heavy oil represents a vital petroleum resource worldwide. As one of the major producers, China is facing great challenges in effective and economic production of heavy oil due to reservoir complexity....
Share article
Diagenetic history and porosity evolution of the Middle Permian clastic-carbonate mixed system, Indus Basin, Pakistan: Implications for reservoir development
October 2024
This study deals with unraveling the diagenesis-induced porosity evolution in a mixed clastic-carbonate sequence of the Middle Permian Indus Basin, Pakistan. Multiple data sets including outcrop, petrography,...
Share article
Evaluation of the dynamic sealing performance of cap rocks of underground gas storage under multi-cycle alternating loads
October 2024
The static sealing of underground gas storage (UGS), including the integrity of cap rocks and the stability of faults, is analyzed from a macro perspective using a comprehensive geological evaluation...
Share article
Analysis of combustion characteristics and chemical properties for biocoke fuel
October 2024
Analyses of the characteristics and properties of biocoke fuel from several biomass wastes were carried out to determine the energy potential of the fuel. Biocoke production in this research uses heating...
Share article
Radiogenic geothermal systems of Bangka Island, Indonesia: Implications of high heat production and tectonic framework
October 2024
The presence of geothermal manifestation in Bangka Island (Southeast Sumatra, Indonesia) with the absence of Quaternary volcanic activity and also relatively low seismicity events has raised intriguing...
Share article
Advances and outlook of integrated reservoir-wellbore-pipe network simulation technology
October 2024
The integrated simulation and optimization technology of reservoir-wellbore-pipe network is developed to reflect the mutual influence and restriction among reservoir engineering, oil production engineering...
Share article
Influences of lithofacies on fluid mobility in mixed sedimentary rocks: Insights from NMR analysis of the middle Permian Lucaogou Formation, Junggar Basin
October 2024
The multi-source mixed sedimentation resulted in a unique series of mixed fine-grained sedimentary rocks evolved within the Permian Lucaogou Formation in the Jimusar Sag, located in the southeastern...
Share article
Evaluating reservoir suitability for large-scale hydrogen storage: A preliminary assessment considering reservoir properties
October 2024
With rising demand for clean energy, global focus turns to finding ideal sites for large-scale underground hydrogen storage (UHS) in depleted petroleum reservoirs. A thorough preliminary reservoir evaluation...
Share article
Influence of shale reservoir properties on shale oil mobility and its mechanism
October 2024
Given the tremendous potential for continental shale oil in China, many oilfields in the central and eastern parts of the country are involved in the exploration and development of shale oil resources....
Share article
Production optimization in a fractured carbonate reservoir with high producing GOR
October 2024
The Gas-Oil Ratio (GOR) is a crucial production parameter in oil reservoirs. An increase in GOR results in higher gas production and lower oil production, potentially leading to well shut-ins due to...
Share article
Regression analysis and its application to oil and gas exploration: A case study of hydrocarbon loss recovery and porosity prediction, China
October 2024
In oil and gas exploration, elucidating the complex interdependencies among geological variables is paramount. Our study introduces the application of sophisticated regression analysis method at the...
Share article
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage in Indonesia: An update on storage capacity, current status, economic viability, and policy
October 2024
As part of its climate action policy, Indonesia prioritizes the development of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) facilities. Recognizing the necessity of reducing emissions, Indonesia...
Share article
Flow behavior of a coupled model between horizontal well and fractal reservoir
October 2024
Many research findings have proven that the system of porous medium reservoirs exhibits different heterogeneous structures at various scales, demonstrating some form of self-similarity with fractal...
Share article
