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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Seismic lithofacies classification and fault detection using self-organizing maps and convolutional neural networks in the Penobscot field, Scotian Shelf, Eastern Canada
Available online 3 June 2026
Accurate characterization of lithofacies and fault networks is critical for delineating reservoir architecture, heterogeneity, and compartmentalization in structurally complex hydrocarbon systems. Conventional...
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...
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...
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...
Characteristics of fracturing fluid water blocking damage in tight gas reservoirs based on two-dimensional NMR T1–T2
June 2026
In the development of tight gas reservoirs, effective flowback of fracturing fluids is crucial for enhancing production. However, water blocking damage caused by fluid retention significantly affects...
A novel interpretable machine learning framework for predicting gas-bearing properties of tight sandstone reservoirs
July 2026
Predicting gas-bearing properties in tight sandstone reservoirs presents a global challenge. Traditional methods based on well log interpretation rely heavily on individual experience, which can introduce...
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...
A review of matrix acidizing for carbonate reservoirs
Available online 17 June 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...
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...
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...
Hydrocarbon generation thermal simulation experiment of massive organic-rich tuff and laminar tuffaceous shale: A case study of the Chang 7 member of the Ordos Basin
July 2026
The Chang 7 Member of the Yanchang Formation in the Ordos Basin consists predominantly of airfall and water-borne tuff along with tuffaceous shale, which exhibit considerable hydrocarbon potential,...
Kerogen aromatization and late hydrocarbon generation: Evidence from position-specific isotope composition of propane
May 2026
Natural gas accumulation involves complex multi-source mixing and post-genetic alterations that can lead to carbon isotopic reversals. Here, we report for the first time the co-occurrence of bulk and...
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...
A DBOKS-based hybrid machine learning method for carbonate rock classification
July 2026
Addressing the challenges in carbonate rock lithology identification, such as similar well-logging curve response characteristics, scarcity of transitional lithology samples leading to classification...
Paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatic evolution of the Piçarras Formation, Santos Basin, Brazil, from cuttings and well logs
June 2026
Reconstructing syn-rift paleoenvironmental systems requires an understanding of the complex interplay among tectonics, climate, and lacustrine sedimentation, which is crucial for petroleum exploration....
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....
