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Rock breakage and temperature rising of rock cutting after high-temperature treatment

Geothermal energy is a clean and ecologically friendly energy source with significant potential. The temperature variations between the Polycrystalline Diamond Cutter (PDC) cutter and the rock of the...

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Deep learning-based upscaling for CO2 injection into saline aquifers

Numerical simulation is an essential technique for CO2 geological storage operations. However, high-resolution geological models typically consist of a large number of grid blocks, making numerical...

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Quantitative insight into fracture distribution during supercritical CO2 fracturing on tight sandstone formation

Supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) fracturing stands out a promising waterless stimulation technique in unconventional resources development. While numerous studies have delved into the induced-fracture mechanism...

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Multidisciplinary insights into the origin of natural gas from hydrocarbon generation and charging history of Permian dolomite reservoir in Sichuan Basin

Understanding the origin of natural gas in deep and ultra-deep reservoirs with multiple potential source rocks remains challenging due to the complex thermal evolution of hydrocarbons at high temperatures...

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Exact P-wave reflection and transmission coefficients for horizontal transversely isotropic media at an imperfectly welded contact interface under in-situ horizontal stress

A comprehensive understanding of exact seismic P-wave reflection and transmission (R/T) coefficients at imperfectly welded or non-welded contact interfaces holds paramount importance in the realm of...

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Geological parameters and gas mixture composition on enhanced coalbed methane recovery: A THM modeling approach

The utilization of coalbed methane (CBM) cannot only alleviate the energy crisis, but also reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Gas injection is an effective method to enhance CBM recovery. Compared to...

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Intermediate-high frequency dielectric permittivity of oil-wet rock and its wettability characterization

Wettability has complex effects on the physical properties of reservoir rocks. The wettability of rocks should be characterized accurately to explore and develop oil and gas. Researchers have studied...

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New alkylbenzene parameters to identify organic matter sources for source rocks of light oils and condensates from the Tarim Basin and Beibuwan Basin

As an important component of light hydrocarbon compounds, alkylbenzene compounds lack indicators to indicate the source of organic matter of light oils and condensates. Forty-one oil samples from the...

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Study of a new structural emulsion and its application in drilling fluids

Aiming at the leakage problem in the compact sandstone drilling of the Keziluoyi Formation in Southwest Tarim, Nano-core-emulsion was prepared by coating modified nano-SiO2 with nano-emulsion, its particle...

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Impact of temperature and salinity on fines detachment: AFM measurements and XDLVO theory

Fine particle detachment and subsequent migration can lead to severe pore plugging and consequent permeability decline. Therefore, it is crucial to quantify the critical condition when fine particle...

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Evolution and generation mechanism of retained oil in lacustrine shales: A combined ReaxFF-MD and pyrolysis simulation perspective

To accurately investigate the evolution characteristics and generation mechanism of retained oil, the study analyzed organic-rich lacustrine shale samples from the Paleogene Kongdian Formation in Cangdong...

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Evaluation of micro-dispersion on oil recovery during low-salinity water-alternating-CO2 processes in sandstone cores: An integrated experimental approach

Low-salinity water (LSW) and CO2 could be combined to perform better in a hydrocarbon reservoir due to their synergistic advantages for enhanced oil recovery (EOR); however, its microscopic recovery...

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Applications of molecular dynamics simulation in studying shale oil reservoirs at the nanoscale: Advances, challenges and perspectives

The global energy demand is increasing rapidly, and it is imperative to develop shale hydrocarbon resources vigorously. The prerequisite for enhancing the exploitation efficiency of shale reservoirs...

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Sub-lacustrine debrite system: Facies architecture and sediment distribution pattern

The deep-water systems in different types of sedimentary basins exhibit significant variability. Current knowledge of deep-water deposition is mainly derived from deep-marine turbidite systems. However,...

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Detailed oil-source correlation within the sequence and sedimentary framework in the Fushan Depression, Beibuwan Basin, South China Sea

The Fushan Depression is one of the petroliferous depressions in the Beibuwan Basin, South China Sea. Previous studies have preliminarily explored the origin and source of crude oils in some areas of...

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Preparation of EVAM-g-NSiO2 nanocomposite pour point depressant and its effect on rheological properties of model waxy oil

Modified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVAM) and amino-functionalized nano-silica (NSiO2) particles were employed as the base materials for the synthesis of the nanocomposite pour point depressant...

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Machine learning-based grayscale analyses for lithofacies identification of the Shahejie formation, Bohai Bay Basin, China

It is of great significance to accurately and rapidly identify shale lithofacies in relation to the evaluation and prediction of sweet spots for shale oil and gas reservoirs. To address the problem...

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A novel self-rotating down-the-hole hammer with impact and rotary functions for directional drilling: Design, modeling, and experiments

Pneumatic down-the-hole hammer, serving as rock-breaking tool, possesses appeal for directional drilling due to its high rate of penetration. However, corresponding experimental studies on existing...

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Exceptional functionalized dual-acidic ionic liquid: High-efficiency catalytic reaction medium for oxidation desulfurization

The development of highly active functionalized ionic liquids (ILs) as both extractants and catalysts for use in achieving deep desulfurization continues to pose challenges. In this study, a highly...

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Mesoporous SiO2 nanoparticles with low surface energy and multi-level roughness as shale wellbore stabilizers in oil-based drilling fluid

Oil-based drilling fluids possess excellent properties such as shale inhibition, cuttings suspension, and superior lubrication, making them essential in the development of unconventional oil and gas...

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Integrating well logs, 3D seismic, and earthquake data for comprehensive prediction of 3D in-situ stress orientations: A case study from the Weiyuan area in the Sichuan Basin, China

Determining the orientation of in-situ stresses is crucial for various geoscience and engineering applications. Conventional methods for estimating these stress orientations often depend on focal mechanism...

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Characterization of petrophysical and seismic properties for CO2 storage with sensitivity analysis

Saline aquifers are considered as highly favored reservoirs for CO2 sequestration due to their favorable properties. Understanding the impact of saline aquifer properties on the migration and distribution...

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Sedimentary architecture of a sandy braided river: Insights from a flume experiment

Sandy braided river deposits are widely preserved in ancient stratigraphic records and act as a significant type of hydrocarbon reservoir. Due to the frequent and rapid migration of channels within...

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Real-time drilling torque prediction ahead of the bit with just-in-time learning

The digital twin, as the decision center of the automated drilling system, incorporates physical or data-driven models to predict the system response (rate of penetration, down-hole circulating pressure,...

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Three-dimensional internal multiple elimination in complex structures using Marchenko autofocusing theory

Internal multiples are commonly present in seismic data due to variations in velocity or density of subsurface media. They can reduce the signal-to-noise ratio of seismic data and degrade the quality...

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