Machine learning for forecasting production in tight oil reservoirs: Application to the Bakken formation of Williston basin
May 2026
Despite the tremendous growth of oil production from tight reservoirs in the US, characterizing and forecasting these tight formations faces significant uncertainties and risks. Machine learning (ML)...
Hybrid solar–exhaust heat recovery heat pump system: A combined experimental and numerical study for high-efficiency sustainable heating
May 2026
A significant portion of building energy consumption is attributed to space heating, while a significant amount of power generator waste heat is left unused. At the same time, solar energy's sporadic...
Real time implementation for robust adaptive sliding mode predictive control of PMSM
March 2026
Model Predictive Control is recognized as a promising approach for electric drives, with particular interest in the development of robust and high-performance predictive models. In this work, we propose...
Resilient control of AC microgrids via MSOGI-FLL and virtual complex impedance
March 2026
This paper presents a novel and resilient control strategy for isolated AC microgrids based on a Multiple Second-Order Generalized Integrator with Frequency-Locked Loop architecture and a complex virtual...
A novel method for risk identification and quantitative assessment in shale gas development phase based on STPA-FTA-DEMATEL
March 2026
With the growing strategic importance of shale gas in China's energy portfolio, effective risk assessment during the production phase has become crucial. Conventional risk analysis approaches often...
Clustering analysis of nanoindentation data for shale: Curve-based versus mechanical parameter-based approaches
March 2026
Clustering analysis of nanoindentation data is generally done to distinguish the mechanical phases and quantitatively obtain their related mechanical properties and fractions in the entire sample. Clustering...
Towards a sustainable energy future: Evaluating renewable energy options in Tunisia
March 2026
Given the increasing threat of climate change, global warming, and depletion of fossil fuels, the adoption of renewable energy technologies (RETs) has become a crucial issue. Nevertheless, selecting...
Microbialite fabric evolution controlled by marine redox conditions in the Qigebrak Formation, NW Tarim Basin: Implications for hydrocarbon exploration
March 2026
Microbialites constitute key archives for reconstructing the co-evolution of early life and Earth surface environments. Although the environmental controls on microbialite formation are widely acknowledged,...
Rear-surface water cooling for photovoltaic panels: A thermo-hydrodynamic pathway to high-efficiency and sustainable solar power in hot climates
March 2026
Photovoltaic (PV) modules functioning in high-temperature environments face considerable efficiency declines as a result of increased cell temperatures, driving the need for innovative and resource-efficient...
Application and research progress of artificial intelligence in shale gas exploration and development
March 2026
As a crucial unconventional energy resource, shale gas has attracted significant attention. The successful application of artificial intelligence (AI) technology plays a vital role in advancing shale...
Enhanced maximum power point tracking performance for PV systems in zero-energy buildings: An optimized SVR–TPE approach with hybrid energy storage and real-time capability
March 2026
Grid-connected photovoltaic systems used in zero-energy building applications are reliable and practically deployable only when maximum power extraction, direct-current link stability, and grid power-injection...
Decoding Africa's energy divide: A systematic review of SDG 7 progress, structural determinants, and pathways to inclusive electrification
March 2026
Africa remains the world's least electrified continent, with approximately 600 million people lacking access to electricity and persistent urban-rural disparities. Despite recent advances, progress...
A comprehensive fracture network conductivity model for tight unconventional reservoirs considering various proppant size, creep deformation, and proppant compaction and embedment
March 2026
Graded proppant injection into complex fractures is frequently used to prop connected secondary fractures in tight unconventional reservoirs. A comprehensive conductivity model incorporating creep,...
Reestablishing turbulence intensity as a critical parameter for NACA2414 airfoil performance at low Reynolds number: A computational study
March 2026
Small wind turbines operate under low Reynolds number conditions, where improving aerodynamic efficiency becomes crucial due to the adverse inflow characteristics. This study systematically investigates...
Heterogeneous stacking strategy for modeling flowing bottom-hole pressure of oil wells
March 2026
Accurately predicting Flowing Bottom-Hole Pressure (FBHP) is critical for optimizing oil and gas production. Existing predictive methods often rely on oversimplified or complex, yet computationally...
Lost circulation in drilling: Mechanisms, materials, and future directions for HPHT and energy-transition wells
March 2026
Lost circulation is one of the most persistent and costly challenges in drilling operations, particularly under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions and in fractured carbonate reservoirs. Despite...
Modeling interfacial tension between n-alkanes and aqueous systems containing surfactants and nanoparticles
March 2026
Interfacial tension (IFT) between displacing fluids and reservoir hydrocarbons is vital in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) as it affects fluid displacement efficiency and the mobilization of trapped oil....
Assessment of risk, safety, hazard, and economic challenges of CCS pipeline and wellbore implementation: Exploring emerging achievements in 2010–2025
Available online 12 February 2026
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is widely regarded as a strategic mitigation option for reducing CO2 emissions from fossil fuel–based industries and the energy sector, in line with global efforts to...
Influence of adsorbed water on diffusion coefficient and permeability of coal
Available online 12 February 2026
Understanding the influence of water adsorption on gas transport properties is critical for optimizing coalbed methane (CBM) extraction. This study investigates the influence of adsorbed water on methane...
Enhancing Thermal Efficiency of Photovoltaic/Thermal (PV/T) Collectors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Fin Geometry Modifications and Nanofluid Applications
Available online 12 February 2026
Photovoltaic–thermal collectors enable simultaneous electricity and heat generation; however, their large-scale deployment is limited by inefficient heat management and suboptimal thermal performance....
The Role of Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen in the Global Energy Transformations
Available online 12 February 2026
This study examines role of renewable energy and green hydrogen within rapid electricity expansion, providing system level assessment from resources through infrastructure and markets. The work first...
Comparative study of optimized rock-physics templates (RPTs) and machine learning (ML) approaches for sweet spot delineation in shale gas reservoir.
Available online 9 February 2026
Accurate prospectivity assessment for unconventional reservoir requires defining sweet spots, a methodology that delineates prospective areas based on quality factors such as organic richness, fracability,...
Decentralised renewable energy in sub-Saharan Africa: A critical review of pathways to equitable and sustainable energy transitions
January 2026
This critical review examines decentralised renewable energy (DRE) systems as game changers for sustainable energy access in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Although rich in renewable resources, over 570...
Mathematical modeling of reversible and irreversible adsorption dynamics during CO2 storage in coal formation
January 2026
Coal is widely recognized as an effective CO2 storage medium due to its high adsorption capacity. Compared to other rock types, coal offers significantly greater CO2 adsorption potential, resulting...
Adaptive nonlinear control and observation for grid-connected wind-BESS systems with unknown demand
January 2026
This study addresses the challenges of renewable energy integration in geographically dispersed power systems, where the real-time grid demand is unmeasurable due to the significant distance between...
