Electrofacies-driven 3D-static reservoir modeling of the Late-Cenomanian AbuRoash’G lithounit (Abu-Gharadig Basin, Egypt): Sequence stratigraphic and geomodel constraints for a gas-bearing estuarine system
Available online 20 July 2024
Estuarine-systems, developed upon transgressive-phases, feature high-quality reservoir-facies, e.g. tidal-bars, that are important stratigraphic-plays critical for hydrocarbon exploration-development....
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Development characteristics and controlling mechanism of different microfracture combinations in shale reservoir: A case study of silurian longmaxi formation in Weiyuan area
Available online 14 July 2024
Fractures in organic-rich shale are important reservoir spaces and seepage channels of shale gas, and they are closely related to the gas-bearing properties of shale. The development characteristics...
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Numerical validation of a novel cuttings bed impeller for extended reach horizontal wells
Available online 11 July 2024
To reduce the risk of downhole accidents resulting from poor wellbore cleaning during the drilling of extended reach horizontal wells, a new cuttings bed impeller is developed. The performance of existing...
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Generating extremely low-dimensional representation of subsurface earth models using vector quantization and deep Autoencoder
Available online 10 July 2024
Geological model compression is crucial for making large and complex models more manageable. By reducing the size of these models, compression techniques enable efficient storage, enhance computational...
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Identification of carbonate sedimentary facies from well logs with machine learning
June 2024
Sedimentary facies identification is critical for carbonate oil and gas reservoir development. The traditional method of sedimentary facies identification not only be affected by the engineer's experience...
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Protection of steel hooks embedded in glass-fiber-reinforced concrete against macrocell corrosion
June 2024
This study evaluated the corrosion behavior of steel hooks embedded in GFRC, which were protected by a zinc-rich (96% Zn) galvanizing coating. The coating provided the hooks with active cathodic protection...
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Predicting density log from well log using machine learning techniques and heuristic optimization algorithm: A comparative study
June 2024
In the petroleum industry, the analysis of petrophysical parameters is critical for efficient reservoir management, production optimization, development strategies, and accurate hydrocarbon reserve...
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Wettability modification effects on relative permeability end-points: Comparative analysis of surfactant agents for enhanced oil recovery
June 2024
This research examines the impact of wettability alteration on the end points of relative permeability, a crucial property of fluids and porous media that influences the displacement processes of immiscible...
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Corrosion testing of X52 and X80 steels immersed in stimulated emulsions using a real petroleum sample
June 2024
The aim of this study is to evaluate the internal corrosion process on X52 and X80 steels/real petroleum interfaces containing condensed hydrocarbon plus oilfield-produced water, which were subjected...
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Simultaneous inversion of permeability, skin and boundary from pressure transient test data in three-dimensional single well reservoir model
June 2024
This study presents a novel approach for simultaneous inversion of the key reservoir parameters like horizontal permeability, vertical permeability, skin, and boundary distances for spatial distribution...
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Advancing sandstone reservoir compressibility prediction: A correlation-driven methodology
June 2024
This study presents a correlation-based approach for predicting the compressibility of sandstone reservoir rocks. The study proposes a matrix of new empirical equations that significantly improve the...
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Exploring the potential of drill cuttings for reservoir characterization: A case study from the Volga-Ural basin, Russia
June 2024
The research objectives are to assess the possibility of using drill cutting analysis to obtain information about the mineralogical and geochemical properties of the reservoir rocks. Drill cutting samples...
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Fine description of unconventional clastic oil reservoirs
June 2024
The latest researches reveal that studies on unconventional clastic oil reservoirs in China generally lag far behind those in other countries in respect of content and methodology. This study presents...
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Development of bismuth-based solutions for well plugging and abandonment: A review
June 2024
Plugging and abandonment (P&A) is a crucial step of the well life cycle. Regardless of how long one stretches the productive life of a well, P&A operations will have to be carried out eventually. The...
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The utilization of spent palm cooking oil for formulating oil-based drilling muds with excellent H2S scavenging capability
June 2024
In this study, a spent palm cooking oil-based mud with an excellent H2S scavenging capability induced by the inclusion of a small quantity of potassium permanganate is formulated and tested for the...
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Pore-scale study of the effects of DTPA chelating agent flooding on oil recovery utilizing a clay-coated micromodel
June 2024
The use of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) chelating agent has shown promising results for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in prior research. Several mechanisms, mainly resulting from rock-fluid...
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A multi-mechanistic approach to the oil recovery study of a family of amphiphilic polysaccharides
June 2024
Chemical enhanced oil recovery (cEOR) remains one of the most potent tertiary recovery techniques. However, it is expensive and rarely environmentally friendly. Bio-based amphiphilic polymers have been...
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Impact of interfacial tension on oil-water flow in a narrow gap
June 2024
Numerous researchers have examined the co-current flow of oil-water and aqueous solutions containing polymers and surfactants in thin gaps for oil recovery. While some have focused on charges and forces...
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Three systems of the oil and gas formation in the world
Available online 27 June 2024
Crude oil and natural gas are generated by organic matters in rocks in sedimentary basins. After incisive and systematic research on global petroliferous basins, it is realized that the distribution...
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Identification and tracing of near-source petroleum transport system based on reservoir bitumen index (RBI) method: A case study of the lower cambrian in the Tazhong-Bachu area, Tarim Basin, China
Available online 20 June 2024
The exploration of deep layers has become increasingly important in the global oil and gas industry. The Tazhong-Bachu area of the Tarim Basin is a pioneering target for deep petroleum exploration in...
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Investigation of petrophysical properties of synthetic carbonate plugs: Adding a novel 3D printing approach to control pore networks
Available online 16 June 2024
The physical and chemical properties of rocks play a crucial role in understanding fluid-solid flow behavior at the pore level. Thus, studying pore space characteristics is important in evaluating and...
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Case studies and operation features of transient multiphase flow in low-flow wells with multistage fracturing and extended horizontal wellbore operated with ESP in PSA mode
Available online 15 June 2024
The article is dedicated to the analysis and modeling of the operation modes of low-flow wells with extended horizontal wellbore (HW) and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing (MHF) during artificial lift...
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Sedimentary characteristics and geological significance of a mixed-process delta for petroleum exploration in the Zhuhai formation of the Baiyun Depression, Pearl River Mouth Basin, China
Available online 14 June 2024
The Zhuhai Formation in the Baiyun Depression of the Pearl River Mouth Basin in the northern South China Sea is a marine delta influenced by multiple hydrodynamic forces, including rivers, waves, and...
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A review on oilfield produced water and its treatment technologies
Available online 12 June 2024
Owing to the soaring urge to meet the demand for oil and gas on different frontiers, its exploration all over the world is of paramount importance. Exploration and production of oil calls for handling...
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Influence of triton-assisted coconut shell derived graphene nanoplatelets in water-based drilling fluid lubricity and shale inhibition application
Available online 6 June 2024
Insufficient hole cleaning, cutting suspension, clay swelling, and filtrate invasion of the formation might result from inadequate drilling mud properties. For effective drilling and wellbore stability,...
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