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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...

Mechanism and suppression of flow characteristic deviation in control valves under fluid–structure interaction

Control valves are key actuating components in stratified water injection systems for enhanced oil recovery. Accurate flow regulation under large pressure differentials is therefore crucial for ensuring...

Experimental study on replacement extraction and reservoir deformation of hydrate-bearing sediments with associated gas

Replacement production is of significant potential for natural gas hydrate extraction, because it could achieve CO2 sequestration while extracting natural gas. However, replacement production in typical...

Cement for steam injection wells incorporating multi-component, silica-enriched solid waste: Analytical characterization of fluid and solid state properties

This study designs a multi-component silica-enriched solid waste composite cement slurry using waste clay brick powder (CBP), waste glass powder (GP), and modified rice husk ash (G-RHA) for steam injection...

Intelligent fracture interpretation based on 3D automatic fitting in ultradeep tight sandstone reservoir using borehole imaging logs

Accurate fracture interpretation from borehole imaging logs remains challenging in ultradeep tight sandstone reservoirs due to complex borehole conditions, including deformation, oil-based mud interference,...

Geochemical differentiation between expelled and retained oils in saline lacustrine shales: Insights from semi-confined hydrous pyrolysis experiments

The geochemical mechanisms that differentiate retained oil from expelled oil during the hydrocarbon generation and expulsion process in shales deposited in saline lacustrine rift basins remain poorly...

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