Petrophysical insights into pore structure in complex carbonate reservoirs using NMR data
Available online 21 March 2024
The study delves into pore structure attributes within the complex Eocene carbonate of an Indian offshore field, encompassing pore throat, radius and their characteristics. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance...
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Research on physical explosion crater model of high-pressure natural gas pipeline
Available online 18 March 2024
In this study, Hypermesh and LS-DYNA numerical simulation software are used to build a multi domain coupling model of natural gas pipeline, including soil, pipeline, TNT explosive and air domain, and...
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Fast production and water-breakthrough analysis methods demonstrated using Volve Field data
Available online 8 March 2024
When producing from conventional fields, the well rates are primarily constrained by the production-system in the early years of the field-life, while later in the field-life the production rates are...
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Use of graphs to assess well safety in drilling projects and during operations by identification of available barrier elements and consolidation of barrier envelopes
Available online 1 March 2024
Two independent barrier envelopes are the usual requirement used in most well operations to avoid catastrophic accidents. These are classified as primary – concerning preventing the occurrence of a...
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Influence of mantle plume on continental rift evolution: A case study of the East African rift system
Available online 23 February 2024
Mantle plume is an essential component of the mantle convection system, and its influence on the geodynamics of continental rifts is of great significance for understanding the crust–mantle interaction....
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Fine description of unconventional clastic oil reservoirs
Available online 5 February 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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Applicability of deep neural networks for lithofacies classification from conventional well logs: An integrated approach
Available online 5 February 2024
Parametric understanding for specifying formation characteristics can be perceived through conventional approaches. Significantly, attributes of reservoir lithology are practiced for hydrocarbon exploration....
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Investigation of a solid particle deposition velocity in drag reducing fluids with salinity
Available online 5 February 2024
Optimal and cost-effective drilling operations in extended-reach horizontal wells depend on efficient solid cuttings removal from the borehole. Several solids-suspended multiphase processes such as...
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Experimental study of cryogenic treatment of Karaganda coal samples
Available online 31 January 2024
Karaganda Coal Basin bears the largest undeveloped reserve of coalbed methane (CBM) in Kazakhstan, which lacks water resources for implementing large-volume hydraulic fracturing. Cryogenic fracturing...
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Harnessing deep transient testing for reservoir characterization and CO2 emission reduction in challenging geological settings
Available online 31 January 2024
This paper provides a comprehensive overview of Deep Transient Testing (DTT), a cutting-edge technique for reservoir characterization that has revolutionized the oil and gas industry. The main aim of...
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Exploring the potential of drill cuttings for reservoir characterization: A case study from the Volga-Ural basin, Russia
Available online 30 January 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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Predicting density log from well log using machine learning techniques and heuristic optimization algorithm: A comparative study
Available online 28 January 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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Corrosion testing of X52 and X80 steels immersed in stimulated emulsions using a real petroleum sample
Available online 20 January 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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Identification of carbonate sedimentary facies from well logs with machine learning
Available online 13 January 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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Simultaneous inversion of permeability, skin and boundary from pressure transient test data in three-dimensional single well reservoir model
Available online 11 January 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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Development of bismuth-based solutions for well plugging and abandonment: A review
Available online 11 January 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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Advancing sandstone reservoir compressibility prediction: A correlation-driven methodology
Available online 11 January 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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The utilization of spent palm cooking oil for formulating oil-based drilling muds with excellent H2S scavenging capability
Available online 11 January 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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Protection of steel hooks embedded in glass-fiber-reinforced concrete against macrocell corrosion
Available online 9 January 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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Inhibition of asphaltene deposition by Al2O3 nanoparticles during CO2 injection
December 2023
Carbon dioxide flooding is of interest due to its high oil-sweep efficiency for enhanced oil recovery and contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. However, when CO2 is injected into...
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Understanding pore characteristics through core-based petrographic and petrophysical analysis in a heterogeneous carbonate reservoir: A case study from the Mumbai Offshore Basin, India
December 2023
Carbonate rocks exhibit complex and heterogeneous pore structures; such heterogeneity is manifested by the occurrence of a wide variety of pore types with different sizes and geometries as a result...
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Rheology and lubricity characteristics study at different temperatures using synthesized SnO2 nanoparticles in KCl free bentonite water base mud
December 2023
Drilling mud is a major concerning element due to its high operational and economic impact on the drilling process. Various additives are introduced to enhance the efficiency of drilling fluid, but...
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Geochemical assessment of upper Cretaceous crude oils from the Iranian part of the Persian Gulf Basin: Implications for thermal maturity, potential source rocks, and depositional setting
December 2023
The Upper Cretaceous carbonate successions of the Sarvak Formation host giant oil reservoirs in the Persian Gulf. In this research, a total of 28 oil samples from nine oilfields located in the western,...
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Sequence stratigraphic evaluation for the Abu Madi Formation, Abu Madi/El Qar'a/Khilala gas fields, onshore Nile Delta, Egypt
December 2023
The present study aims to integrate a large set of geological and geophysical data into a comprehensive model describing the depositional features of the Abu Madi/El Qar'a/Khilala gas fields. The model...
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Investigating tight oil reservoir production performance: Influence of geomechanical parameters and their distribution
December 2023
Geomechanical properties have a prominent influence on reservoir stresses, which consequently reduce permeability and porosity with pressure depletion. These properties significantly affect the accuracy...
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