Review of CO2 sequestration mechanism in saline aquifers
August 2022
The concentration of CO2 in the global atmosphere, which is increasingly annually with continued industrial development, affects both the global climate and the ecological environment. To control the...
A review of helium resources and development
June 2025
Due to its unique properties, helium is critical in scientific research and industrial innovation, particularly in cryogenics; however, its scarcity necessitates efficient resource utilization. Through...
Global liquefied natural gas market development and future outlook
October 2025
Since 2020, the global energy market has faced persistent disruptions due to geological tensions and the economic competition among great nations, with liquefied natural gas (LNG) emerging as a vital...
Deep and ultra-deep oil and gas well drilling technologies: Progress and prospect
April 2022
In the period of “13th Five-Year Plan”, domestic deep and ultra-deep oil/gas well drilling technologies were developed quickly and a great number of technological achievements were obtained by means...
Energy revolution: From a fossil energy era to a new energy era
January 2016
This paper aims to predict the future situation of global energy development. In view of this, we reviewed the history of energy use and understood that new energy sources will usher in a new era following...
Review of the analysis and methods of natural gas pipeline network operation optimization
June 2026
The expansion of natural gas consumption and pipeline construction makes integrating artificial intelligence into pipeline network operations increasingly essential. This review summarizes progress...
Enhancing offshore oil and gas platform sustainability through wind-powered hydrogen production
December 2025
Decarbonizing offshore oil and gas platforms has become a critical challenge in the energy transition. In this article, we propose the following two models for decarbonizing offshore oil and gas platforms...
The process and trends of China's energy transition and the strategic repositioning of natural gas
December 2025
China's pursuit of its dual carbon goal has turned the country's energy transition and the role of natural gas into key concerns for policymakers and researchers. This study adopts a macro-level analytical...
Machine learning identification of diagenetic facies in tight sandstones based on sandbody classification: The Fourth Member of the Triassic Xujiahe Formation, Jianyang area, Sichuan Basin
June 2026
Within tight sandstones, diagenetic features exhibit strong heterogeneity and intra-subfacies similarities, meaning that different rock units often share comparable mineral compositions and pore structures....
Industrial status, technological progress, challenges, and prospects of hydrogen energy
October 2022
Under the requirements of China's strategic goal of "carbon peaking and carbon neutrality", as a renewable, clean and efficient secondary energy source, hydrogen benefits from abundant resources, a...
Developing a large language model for oil- and gas-related rock mechanics: Progress and challenges
April 2025
In recent years, large language models (LLMs) have demonstrated immense potential in practical applications to enhance work efficiency and decision-making capabilities. However, specialized LLMs in...
Accurate quantification of multiple sulfur compounds in natural gas: Preparation and evaluation of a thioether-functionalized covalent organic framework-based gas chromatography capillary column
August 2026
Accurate quantification of sulfur compounds, such as hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans, is crucial for natural gas quality control and ensuring the safe supply of energy sources, given their high reactivity...
A two-layer model–based coupled simulation study of multi-cluster hydraulic fracture propagation and proppant transport in shale
June 2026
Effective proppant placement in multi-cluster hydraulic fractures is crucial for shale gas fracturing; however, existing numerical methods face challenges in accurately coupling dynamic fracture propagation...
Gas sweetening simulation and its optimization by two typical amine solutions: An industrial case study in Persian Gulf region
June 2021
The selective removal of acid gases using amine-based solutions is a significant process in the petroleum and natural gas industries. This work investigates the effectiveness of two common chemical...
HSS anions reduction combined with the analytical test of aqueous MDEA in South Pars gas complex
June 2022
Heat stable salts (HSS) form in amine systems as a result of the reaction products of the amine and acidic compounds stronger than H2S and CO2 in the inlet stream to the gas treating unit (GTU). These...
Development geology of unconventional natural gas: Enrichment mechanisms, sweet spot evaluation, and development response
August 2026
Unconventional natural gas has become an important contributor to the growth of global natural gas reserves and production expansion. However, pronounced heterogeneity among different reservoir types...
Evolution laws and new trends of global LNG pricing and their implications
October 2021
Natural gas is of great significance to ensuring China's energy security and achieving “carbon neutrality” by 2060. However, the lack of power to decide LNG import pricing and the high resource cost...
Typical misinterpretations and scientific concepts in well-logging geologic studies
April 2023
The method and theoretical system of well logging geology have been widely used in the fields of basic geology, petroleum geology and engineering geology, but the different response sensitivity of different...
Recent advances in multi-physics coupled simulation of matrix acidizing and acid fracturing: New insights from CT-based digital rock physics
August 2026
Matrix acidizing and acid fracturing are crucial technologies for enhancing production in carbonate reservoirs. However, accurately predicting acidizing performance remains challenging due to strong...
Research progress on corrosion and hydrogen embrittlement in hydrogen–natural gas pipeline transportation
December 2023
Hydrogen, clean, efficient and zero-carbon, is seen as a most promising energy source. The use of existing gas pipelines for hydrogen–natural gas transportation is considered to be an effective way...
Influence of CO2 or flue gas (СО2+N2) injection on the change in gas permeability of a subpermafrost hydrate-saturated reservoir: Results of experimental modeling
June 2026
Large volumes of natural gas stored in hydrate form within marine and subpermafrost environments represent a significant resource for potential extraction and use. Various methods for developing hydrate...
Thermo-hydro-mechanical coupled simulation of fracture propagation under cyclic loading in hot dry rock
June 2026
Cyclic-loading hydraulic fracturing generates alternating stresses and complex fracture networks in hot dry rock (HDR), but the predictive accuracy of existing models is limited by insufficient consideration...
Integrated bio-stimulation framework for microbially enhanced coalbed methane recovery in dual-porosity reservoirs
August 2026
Predicting microbially enhanced coalbed methane (MECBM) extraction accurately presents a significant challenge, largely because current models fail to adequately integrate microbial kinetics with the...
Predicting total organic carbon in Wufeng–Longmaxi shales by coupling machine learning with multiple intelligent optimization algorithms: A case study from structurally complex Northern Guizhou
August 2026
Total organic carbon (TOC) plays a crucial role in unconventional oil and gas exploration. The traditional ΔlogR method faces limitations under complex geological conditions, while conventional machine-learning...
Optimization of acid fracturing process in naturally fractured tight sandstone reservoirs
August 2026
Naturally fractured tight sandstone reservoirs in the Keshen Gas Field of the Tarim Basin are featured by low porosity and low permeability. Widespread calcite filling within natural fractures limits...
