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Electrical resistivity tomography visualization of core-scale evolution to reveal the impact of lithologic heterogeneity on gas hydrate formation in marine sediments

Natural gas hydrate represents a significant clean energy resource, whose formation and distribution are critically controlled by sediment heterogeneity. While electrical resistivity tomography (ERT)...

Machine learning for gas kick detection in deepwater drilling: A review with multi-source data fusion

Gas kick early warning in deepwater drilling is challenged by weak precursors and multi-source noise, which can delay detection and increase false alarms under conventional single-signal thresholds....

Drilling knowledge constrained deep learning for autonomous drilling optimization in deep geological formations

The development of deep and ultra-deep underground resources is often constrained by high drilling costs and low operational efficiency, among which the rate of penetration (ROP) serving as a critical...

Fracture propagation mechanisms in shale across structural positions of complex tectonic zones under supercritical CO2 fracturing

Supercritical CO2 (SC-CO2) fracturing has significant potential for shale gas stimulation and CO2 geological sequestration. However, the differentiated fracture propagation mechanisms of shale from...

Numerical investigation on T1–T2–based wettability in shale oil

Wettability analysis in shale reservoirs is crucial for evaluating reserve assessment. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) is a widely adopted non–destructive technique for characterizing wettability in...

Interfacial adhesive behaviors between clathrate hydrates and mineral microparticles: AFM measurements and capillary bridge modeling

The industrial development of natural gas hydrate, a promising clean energy resource, is hindered by key technical challenges such as formation degradation, reservoir instability, and sand production....

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Microseismic signal denoising via a dynamically guided two-stage framework

Microseismic signal denoising is a crucial step in microseismic monitoring because it directly affects the reliability of subsequent processing and interpretation. To address the low amplitude feature...

Microscale occurrence and adsorption behavior of pore water in shale oil reservoirs: Insights from water vapor adsorption at varying relative humidities

The water saturation in shale reservoirs plays a key role in controlling shale oil accumulation and production. The microscale distribution of pore water constrains both the content and spatial occurrence...

Erosion characteristics and energy economy of low-pressure abrasive gas jet across distinct lithologies

The exploitation of deep-earth energy resources demands rock excavation technologies that are efficient, compact, and reservoir-friendly. While high-pressure abrasive water jets (HPAWJ) are effective,...

Rheological behavior and disulfide bond-mediated self-degradation of dual-network hydrophobically associated polyacrylamide fracturing fluid

To improve the rheological properties of polyacrylamide-based fracturing fluids, a common approach is to increase the amount of copolymer; however, this inevitably leads to greater damage to reservoirs....

A fluidic hammer as a high-fidelity seismic-while-drilling source: A direct, quantitative comparison with conventional drill bits

We performed a direct comparative analysis of the seismic wavefields radiated from three distinct drilling mechanisms under controlled laboratory conditions: percussion-rotary drilling with a fluidic...

Study on multiscale effects and mechanisms of induced organic precipitation on reservoir wettability during CO2 huff-n-puff in shale oil reservoirs

During CO2 injection in shale oil, CO2–crude oil interactions promote the precipitation of heavy organic fractions, which in turn alters the reservoir wettability. In this work, CO2 huff-n-puff tests...

A pH-triggered delayed sodium metasilicate gel system for deep conformance control in heterogeneous reservoirs

Conventional sodium silicate gels commonly undergo rapid and poorly controlled gelation upon direct acidification, resulting in narrow operational windows and limited deep-placement capability. To overcome...

Fault intelligent identification of seismic data using two-stage method based on coherent attribute

Faults play a crucial role in the storage and migration of oil and gas, and accurate identification of fault structures is essential for reliable subsurface interpretation and efficient resource development....

Hydrocarbon evaporation behavior in medium-to high-maturity shale: Insights from pressure-retained core samples

Focusing on the medium-to high-maturity shale oil play of the Qingshankou Formation in the Gulong Sag (Songliao Basin, NW China), pressure-retained, full-closure, and conventional core samples (including...

Seismic lithofacies classification and fault detection using self-organizing maps and convolutional neural networks in the Penobscot field, Scotian Shelf, Eastern Canada

Accurate characterization of lithofacies and fault networks is critical for delineating reservoir architecture, heterogeneity, and compartmentalization in structurally complex hydrocarbon systems. Conventional...

Fluid inclusion analysis and carbonate U–Pb dating reveal shale oil accumulation processes in the Qingshankou Formation, Songliao Basin, NE China

Direct constraints on the absolute timing of shale oil accumulation and microscale migration within shale systems remain limited. Here we investigate ostracod limestone interbeds, calcite veins, and...

Quaternary spatiotemporal evolution and multi-factor driving mechanisms of continental slope canyon–fan systems in Baiyun sag, Pearl River Mouth Basin, South China Sea

As potential targets for deep-sea hydrocarbon exploration, continental slope canyon–fan systems preserve records of sea-level fluctuations and paleoclimatic changes. The Quaternary canyon–fan system...

Impact of fracture filling states on acid transport and conductivity in deep carbonates

Acid fracturing is a key stimulation method for deep and ultra-deep carbonate reservoirs, where extreme temperature-stress conditions and pervasive natural fractures frequently compromise treatment...

Online residual correction and hybrid modeling framework for cross-regional rate-of-penetration prediction

In oil and gas drilling, the mechanical rate of penetration (ROP) is a key indicator of drilling efficiency, and its optimization is crucial for reducing drilling costs and shortening operational cycles....

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