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....
Toward Sustainable Power Generation: Techno-Economic Optimization of a Solar-Driven ORC Power Plant with Integrated Desalination and Hydrogen Backup
Available online 28 February 2026
This study investigates the integrated techno-economic and environmental performance of a solar-assisted organic Rankine cycle (ORC) power plant coupled with thermal energy storage (TES), multi-effect...
Application of Raman-Infrared spectroscopy in the evaluation of organic matter characteristics and thermal maturity of highly- to overmature source rocks
Available online 27 February 2026
With the increasing depletion of conventional oil and gas resources, deep to ultra-deep petroleum resources have become a critical direction for global energy strategies. The scientific evaluation of...
A modified artificial bee colony optimization for distributed generation insertion in electrical distribution networks
Available online 17 February 2026
Optimizing the location of distributed generation units in electrical distribution networks is a well-established approach to improving grid performance, particularly for enhancing reliability and reducing...
Scalable Edge Computing Architecture for Multi-Site Photovoltaic Systems Monitoring: A Modular Microservice-Based Approach
Available online 16 February 2026
The large-scale deployment of photovoltaic installations at geographically remote sites underscores the need for effective and reliable monitoring systems. The monitoring tools should be capable of...
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...
Advancing enhanced geothermal systems: Novel strategies for sustainable energy extraction and risk mitigation
January 2026
Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) represent a pivotal advancement in harnessing geothermal energy as a low-carbon and sustainable power source. However, challenges such as induced seismicity, thermal...
Refining irreducible water saturation predictions in reservoir rocks using machine learning models
January 2026
This study introduces a data-driven framework for predicting irreducible water saturation (Swi) in reservoir rocks, addressing the limitations of traditional empirical models and capturing the complexity...
Multi-scale pore structure heterogeneity characteristics and its controlling factors in hybrid shale reservoirs of the Shahejie Formation, Dongpu Depression
January 2026
Shale oil and gas represent a research focus in petroleum exploration and development. Shale reservoirs exhibit strong heterogeneity, and their microscopic pore structure serves as an important basis...
A comprehensive thermo-hydro-mechanical framework for enhanced geothermal systems: thermal stimulation, energy recovery, and natural fracture activation
January 2026
Geothermal energy plays a critical role in the transition to low-carbon energy systems, offering a stable and renewable source with minimal environmental impact. This study develops a comprehensive...
Advancing hydrogen as a key driver for decarbonized power systems
January 2026
The transition to a low-carbon energy future necessitates the rapid expansion of clean energy solutions, with hydrogen (H2) emerging as a pivotal enabler of decarbonized power systems. This study critically...
Reservoir classification and evaluation of tight sandstone formations based on electric imaging image processing and XGBoost algorithm
January 2026
Imaging logging serves as a crucial technique for acquiring reservoir information. Extracting characteristic reservoir parameters, such as fractures and porosity, from log images is of significant importance...
Prediction of pressure build-up distribution and geomechanical analysis in a CO2 sequestration reservoir using optimized artificial intelligence models
January 2026
Injecting carbon dioxide into geological formations is a common method, but it carries significant geomechanical risks due to pore pressure buildup. This pressure increase can cause caprock failure,...
Modeling and simulation of hybrid fuzzy-PID and model predictive control for enhanced dual-axis photovoltaic tracking precision
January 2026
This paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of several control strategies for dual-axis solar tracking systems, including proportional–integral–derivative, fuzzy logic, fuzzy–PID, and fuzzy–PID enhanced...
Robust multi-time-scale scheduling of microgrids with renewable energy interpretation and bidirectionally controlled electric vehicles using adaptive Harris hawks optimization
January 2026
The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources and bidirectionally controlled electric vehicles into microgrids introduces significant uncertainty in generation output, electricity market prices,...
Comparative impact of cold water and thermochemical cooling methods on breakdown pressure for improved stimulation in unconventional formations
January 2026
High breakdown pressure poses a significant challenges in terms of pumping pressure and associated costs during stimulation operations in unconventional reservoirs. These reservoirs are characterized...
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January 2026
