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A layer-specific constraint-based enriched physics-informed neural network for solving two-phase flow problems in heterogeneous porous media

In this study, we propose a constraint learning strategy based on interpretability analysis to improve the convergence and accuracy of the enriched physics-informed neural network (EPINN), which is...

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Study of micromechanical characteristics and failure mechanism of conglomerate reservoirs

Mahu Sag, located in Junggar Basin, China, is the largest conglomerate oil reservoir in the world (in this paper, conglomerate generally refers to rocks containing gravel, including pebbly sandstone,...

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Insights into occurrence and distribution of pore water in gas shales: Comparison between thermogravimetry and water vapor sorption

Connate water strongly restricts shale gas enrichment and production, and most artificially injected water is confined in shale pore networks owing to low water recovery during hydraulic fracturing,...

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Experimental investigation of surfactants and their ethanol blends for CO2–oil miscibility enhancement in CO2-EOR

As one promising CO2 capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technology, miscible CO2-enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) significantly outperforms immiscible flooding in enhancing oil production and storing...

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High-pressure driven lubricant infiltrated porous diamond for the preparation of self-lubricating diamond tools

With the global oil and gas industry increasingly targeting ultra-deep well development, the demand for wear resistance in polycrystalline diamond compact (PDC) bits is increasing. However, further...

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An unsupervised intelligent warning model for drilling kick risk based on multi-temporal feature coupling

As oil and gas exploration continues to progress into deeper and unconventional reservoirs, the likelihood of kick risk increases, making kick warning a critical factor in ensuring drilling safety and...

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Preparation and performance of high temperature resistant and high strength self-healing lost circulation material in drilling industry

Lost circulation of drilling fluid is an international engineering problem during drilling. Aiming at the problems of the first-time lost circulation control success rate and poor adaptability of traditional...

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Lignin in oilfield application: Current trends and future perspectives

With the depletion of shallow and mid-depth oil and gas resources, exploration and development have increasingly shifted toward deep and ultra-deep reservoirs. However, high bottom-hole temperatures...

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Real-time NMR investigation of water infiltration mechanisms and pore structure evolution in fractured sandstone near-wellbore regions

During the exploitation of sandstone gas reservoirs, natural fractures near the wellbore affect water infiltration and pore evolution; however, the impact mechanisms of these fractures remain unclear....

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Can clay-rich reservoirs in predominantly-freshwater lacustrine shale systems serve as primary exploration targets in low-medium maturity? A case study of the Triassic Yanchang Formation of the Ordos Basin

Whether clay-rich shale reservoirs with low-medium maturity can serve as primary exploration targets remains a focal point of debate in the academic community. Clarifying the exploration potential of...

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Occurrence state of lacustrine shale oil in the second member of the Paleogene Kongdian Formation, Cangdong Sag, Bohai Bay Basin

Understanding the occurrence state of shale oil is crucial for the effective development of shale oil resources. Although the second member of the Kongdian Formation (Ek2) is a key interval for lacustrine...

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A modeling-inversion methodology for source rocks based on clay-kerogen lamination and pore geometry

Source rocks (shales) exhibit different geometric pore types and considerable anisotropy caused by the preferential orientation of the clay and kerogen layers, which is not accounted for in classical...

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Physic-guided multi-azimuth multi-type seismic attributes fusion for multiscale fault characterization

Accurate characterization of the fault system is crucial for the exploration and development of fractured reservoirs. The fault characterization technique based on multi-azimuth and multi-attribute...

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Near-wellbore 3D velocity imaging inversion method based on array acoustic logging data

The characterization of subsurface formations via the analysis of near-wellbore velocity profiles represents a crucial method in geophysical exploration. This technique enables the evaluation of key...

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Influence of electric and flow field characteristics on the cleaning of fillers for FCCS electrostatic separation

Filler cleaning is a challenge that affects the efficient separation of FCCS particles by electrostatic methods and limits the utilization of the oil slurry. Two filler cleaning methods are proposed...

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Microscopic accumulation mechanism of helium in shale gas: Insights from molecular simulation

Shale gas in southern China is found to contain economically valuable helium (He), which is inconsistent with conventional perspective that hydrocarbon gases in shale would dilute He to sub-economic...

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Finite-difference simulation of elastic waves in fluid-solid coupled media with irregular interface

The finite-difference method (FDM) is an essential tool in exploration geophysics, particularly for simulating wave propagation in fluid-solid coupled media. Despite its widespread use, FDM faces significant...

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The influence mechanism of liquid sedimentary layers in urban underground spaces on the characteristics of natural gas explosions and damage risk

Gas explosions are a frequent hazard in underground confined spaces in the process of urban development. Liquid sedimentary layers, commonly present in these environments, have not been sufficiently...

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Evaluation of CO2 storage in fractured coal seam and the effect of coal fines

Gas channeling in fractures during CO2 injection into the deep coal seam seriously reduces the CO2 storage efficiency after the development of coalbed methane. The generation and migration of coal fines...

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Research on small molecule wetting agent for drilling fluids applied in Antarctic drilling engineering

Antarctica contains numerous scientific mysteries, and the Antarctic ice sheet and its underlying bedrock contain important information about the geological structure of Antarctica and the evolutionary...

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Thin layer identification using a theoretical X-ray logging while drilling (LWD) density imaging tool

With the increasing demand for oil exploration and subsurface resource development, density imaging plays an increasingly important role in identifying thin layers. However, conventional density imaging...

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Evolution of the 3D pore structure of organic-rich shale with temperature based on micro-nano CT

Organic-rich shale is a significant potential source of oil and gas that requires development through in situ conversion technology. However, the evolution patterns of the internal three-dimensional...

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In-situ temperature-pressure preserved coring for onshore deep oil and gas exploration: research on the design principles and mechanical properties of the temperature-preserved core chamber

A novel temperature-preserved core chamber designed for depths exceeding 5000 m has been developed to enhance the scientific understanding of deep oil and gas reservoirs. This temperature-preserved...

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A dual-model dual-grid upscaling method for solid-based thermal-reactive-compositional flow simulations in fractured oil shale reservoirs

Simulation of thermal-reactive-compositional flow processes is fundamental to the thermal recovery of ultra-heavy hydrocarbon resources, and a typical oilfield practice is the in-situ conversion process...

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Genesis and quantitative evaluation of deep petroleum phase diversity in the Tazhong area, Tarim Basin

The reservoired petroleum fluids in the deep Ordovician carbonates in the Tazhong area, Tarim Basin, exhibit diverse and intricate geochemical properties and petroleum phases. However, the study on...

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