Implications for fault reactivation and seismicity induced by hydraulic fracturing
April 2024
Evaluating the physical mechanisms that link hydraulic fracturing (HF) operations to induced earthquakes and the anticipated form of the resulting events is significant in informing subsurface fluid...
One hundred grand challenges in petroleum science
August 2026
Petroleum science stands at a historic turning point: exploration extends to ultra-deep and deepwater frontiers, unconventional resources become dominant, and the dual imperatives of carbon neutrality...
Geopolitical turbulence in the Middle East: Reshaping global energy landscape?
April 2026
Iran’s position in the Gulf energy system makes the recent military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran highly consequential for global energy markets. This commentary examines...
Large language model-based AI agent for well logging data processing and interpretation
Available online 25 May 2026
Well logging data processing and interpretation are critical to reservoir evaluation and usually involve multi-source data integration, feature construction, and parameter inversion. These procedures...
A review of matrix acidizing for carbonate reservoirs
October 2026
Carbonate reservoirs are rich in geothermal and petroleum resources, and matrix acidizing is one of the main methods for such reservoir's stimulation. This study systematically reviewed the research...
Micron- to meter-scale shale oil migration differentiation and mobility effects: New insights into high-mobility migration sweet spot and sustainable shale oil recovery
September 2026
Understanding multiscale migration differentiation within shale oil systems is critical for identifying high-mobility migration sweet spots that facilitate the sustainable shale oil recovery. However,...
Synthetic polymers: A review of applications in drilling fluids
February 2024
With the growth of deep drilling and the complexity of the well profile, the requirements for a more complete and efficient exploitation of productive formations increase, which increases the risk of...
Crude oil wax: A review on formation, experimentation, prediction, and remediation techniques
October 2022
Wax deposition during crude oil production, transportation, and processing has been a headache since the early days of oil utilization. It may lead to low mobility ratios, blockage of production tubing/pipelines...
Polymer flooding: Current status and future directions
April 2023
This review presents our perspective on the factors that have brought polymer flooding to its current state. Insights are provided on why HPAM is the dominant polymer used as well as what is needed...
Physics-informed graph neural network for predicting fluid flow in porous media
October 2025
With the rapid development of deep learning neural networks, new solutions have emerged for addressing fluid flow problems in porous media. Combining data-driven approaches with physical constraints...
A novel method for drilling rate of penetration prediction and transfer generalization based on physics-informed neural networks
July 2026
The rate of penetration (ROP) is a critical statistic for evaluating drilling efficiency, and its accurate prediction is essential for improving drilling performance and reducing operational costs....
Artificial intelligence in petroleum and natural gas prospect evaluation and prediction
June 2026
Artificial intelligence has shown great performance and considerable potential in petroleum and natural gas prospect evaluation and prediction (PPEP). Multiple machine learning (ML) and deep learning...
Review: Research on the development trends of measurement while drilling (MWD) technology in oil and gas drilling
May 2026
As one of the pivotal technologies in oil and gas field exploration and development, downhole measurement technology provides a scientific basis for reservoir evaluation, drilling optimization, development...
Diversity and distribution pattern of high-quality dolostone reservoirs within sequence framework of the Xiaoerbulake carbonate ramp in Bachu area, Tarim Basin, NW China
September 2026
The deep to ultra-deep Cambrian strata in the Tarim Basin are widely developed with dolostones, characterized by considerable thickness and an excellent source–reservoir–caprock assemblage, possessing...
A critical review on deep-water oil and gas development equipment research and application: Floating platform, mooring cable and pile foundation
August 2026
As a crucial component of the global energy supply, deep-sea oil and gas resources exist in highly complex environments and pose significant technical challenges, necessitating reliance on floating...
Mechanisms of microfracture impact on reservoir quality and gas saturation in tight sandstones
October 2026
Microfractures are believed to significantly influence gas storage and flow in tight sandstones, yet there is a continued need for quantitative methods to better understand their impact on reservoir...
Resilience simulation and optimization of China's crude oil supply chain under geopolitical disruptions
October 2026
Recurring geopolitical disruptions have intensified uncertainty in international energy supply chains, making supply chain resilience a critical dimension of energy security. Although China is a major...
Occurrence characterizations and controlling factors of lacustrine shale pore fluids in the Qingshankou Formation, Sanzhao Sag, Songliao Basin, China
August 2026
The pore fluid occurrence predominantly restricts shale oil production. Few studies have addressed both pore oil and water concurrently. In an effort to delineate the distribution of pore fluids within...
Production decline curve analysis of shale oil wells: A case study of Bakken, Eagle Ford and Permian
December 2024
The shale revolution has turned the United States from an oil importer into an oil exporter. The success of shale oil production in the U.S. has inspired many countries, including China, to begin the...
Mechanisms of CO2 nanobubble-enhanced oil recovery: Interfacial regulation and flow behavior control in porous media
June 2026
Nanobubbles (NBs) have unique physicochemical properties, including a large specific surface area and high mass transfer efficiency. They can be produced using environmentally friendly, low-cost physical...
Advanced fluid-loss control in drilling fluids: A review on rationally designed temperature- and salt-tolerant synthetic polymers
August 2026
To meet the ever-increasing energy demands, oil and gas exploration is progressively extending into deep formations with high temperatures and high salinity, presenting new challenges for the performance...
Advanced development of chemical inhibitors in water-based drilling fluids to improve shale stability: A review
May 2025
Wellbore instability is a critical challenge in drilling operations, especially in shale formations where interaction with water-based drilling fluids can result in significant operational risks and...
Diffusion-IDEA: A conditional diffusion framework for well log imputation
August 2026
Well log data constitute a primary source of critical information for quantitative reservoir evaluation; however, acquisition failures, wellbore irregularities, and constraints imposed by the log program...
Physics-informed neural network-based petroleum reservoir simulation with sparse data using domain decomposition
December 2023
Recent advances in deep learning have expanded new possibilities for fluid flow simulation in petroleum reservoirs. However, the predominant approach in existing research is to train neural networks...
Advances in nanomaterial-enhanced thermal conductivity of drilling fluids: Current status and future perspectives
October 2026
Efficient heat transfer from the downhole environment to the surface is a key function of drilling fluids, essential for cooling drill bits and maintaining tool reliability. Enhancing the thermal conductivity...
