Estimation of parameters for 3D geomechanical modeling from triaxial test results
March 2025
Triaxial testing serves as a fundamental method for evaluating the elastic and strength properties of rocks, crucial for developing accurate 3D geomechanical models. This paper presents a novel method...
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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
March 2025
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....
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Reservoir characteristics and distribution of the Majiagou Formation in the Fuxian area of Ordos Basin, China
March 2025
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...
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Paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental constraints on organic matter enrichment in the Paleocene strata in the Lishui Sag, East China Sea Shelf Basin
March 2025
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...
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Application of fractal model in the Jurassic tight sandstone reservoirs of central Junggar Basin as constrained by mercury ejection curves
March 2025
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...
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Carbon circular utilization and sequestration in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs: Towards a carbon-neutral China
March 2025
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...
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Geological characteristics of coal mines in the Zagros Basin of Iran: Unveiling rock mechanical properties and time-dependent behavior
March 2025
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...
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Sand body architecture of braided river deltas in the Upper Triassic Xujiahe Formation, Sichuan Basin
March 2025
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....
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Experimental study of combined thermal flooding in improving heavy oil flowability
March 2025
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...
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Quantifying the crossover from capillary fingering to viscous fingering in heterogeneous porous media
March 2025
Studying immiscible fluid displacement patterns can provide a better understanding of displacement processes within heterogeneous porous media, thereby helping improving oil recovery and optimizing...
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Integrated AutoML-based framework for optimizing shale gas production: A case study of the Fuling shale gas field
March 2025
This study introduces a comprehensive and automated framework that leverages data-driven methodologies to address various challenges in shale gas development and production. Specifically, it harnesses...
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Deformation of the void space of pores and fractures of carbonates: Comprehensive analysis of core and field data
March 2025
Many new and developed oilfields are confined to carbonate reservoirs with a complex void space structure. In this study, the behavior of carbonates as a function of decreased reservoir pressure was...
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Source rock characterization of the Dingo Claystone, Barrow Sub-basin, Australia – Influence of contamination on geochemical analyses
March 2025
An integrated study on source rock characterization and hydrocarbon generation potential modeling was conducted for the selected Dingo Claystone, Barrow Sub-basin, Australia. In this study, data were...
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CO2 geological storage in sedimentary basins: An update on the potential and suitability evaluation and a field test
March 2025
China has pledged to peak carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) will play a key role in these efforts. Over the past several...
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Segmented evolution and exploration targets of the Cambrian platform margin in the Manxi area, Tarim Basin
March 2025
The Cambrian platform margin in the Tarim Basin boasts favorable source-reservoir-cap assemblages, making it a significant target for hydrocarbon exploration in ultra- to extra-deep facies-controlled...
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Optimizing the development plan for oil production and CO2 storage in target oil reservoir
Available online 28 March 2025
Carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) technology is used for oil production and CO2 storage in reservoirs. Methods are being constantly developed to optimize oil recovery and CO2 storage during...
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Quantitative analysis of pore evolution and its application in basin simulation:A case study of Chang 6 reservoir in Heshui area,Ordos Basin, NW China
Available online 27 March 2025
In recent years, with the significant development of oil exploration in the Ordos Basin, a growing number of low-permeability or ultra-low-permeability oil reservoirs have been discovered. Clarifying...
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A preliminary evaluation of carbon dioxide sequestration in coal seams at the Mae Moh mine, Northern Thailand: A review
Available online 26 March 2025
The Mae Moh lignite-fired power plant is the only lignite-fired power plant and is the main point source of CO2 emissions in Thailand. This power plant uses lignite supplied from the Mae Moh lignite...
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A comprehensive review of factors affecting wellbore integrity in CO2 injection wells
Available online 24 March 2025
The preservation of the integrity of CO2 injection wells holds immense significance for the efficacy of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. This is attributable to the fact that a wellbore exhibiting...
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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...
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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...
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Key aspects of underground hydrogen storage in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs and saline aquifers: A review and understanding
October 2024
Underground hydrogen storage is critical for renewable energy integration and sustainability. Saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas reservoirs represent viable large-scale hydrogen storage solutions...
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