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Application and Optimization of CCUS Technology in Shale Gas Production and Storage

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "H: Geo-Energy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 2309

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Institute of New Energy and Low-Carbon Technology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
Interests: CO2-enhanced shale gas extraction and geological storage (CCUS); the interaction and dynamic geological effects of gas–water multiphase media (microscopic) in shale reservoir; heterogeneous distribution of shale gas reservoir characteristics and geological control mechanism

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Key Laboratory of Deep Underground Science and Engineering, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
Interests: deep rock mechanics and engineering; water jet theory and new technology of geothermal exploitation and application; unconventional green energy extraction; mining engineering

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State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu 610059, China
Interests: deep rock mechanics; deep unconventional energy mining; dynamic response of disaster environment protection structure

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Dear Colleagues,

Worldwide climate change enables a major challenge to the current situation of energy consumption and, accordingly, much attention has been drawn to the development of comprehensive technology as a way of enhancing the energy supply and simultaneously reducing carbon emissions. In this context, in recent years, a technique known as CCUS in shale gas production and storage raised increasing concerns because it usually promotes synthetic rewards, namely, acquiring energy from geological formation and trapping CO2 in underground strata. Basically, the shale gas reservoir has been widely accepted and recognized to be a suitable geological target to deploy CCUG technology; however, it is not mature enough to experience large-scale field promotion and implementation. As a result, shale-based CCUS is the focus of considerable scientific investigations, and these drive the organization of this Special Issue. Herein, this Special Issue welcomes all achievements regarding CCUS technology related to shale gas, including all outlines from laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, engineering evaluations, economic judgements, etc.

Dr. Jun Liu
Dr. Gan Feng
Dr. Peng Zhao
Guest Editors

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Application and Optimization of CCUS Technology in Shale Gas Production and Storage
by Jun Liu, Gan Feng and Peng Zhao
Energies 2023, 16(14), 5483; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16145483 - 19 Jul 2023
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Global climate change is a crucial issue confronting the international community [...] Full article

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Characterization of the Macroscopic Impact of Diverse Microscale Transport Mechanisms of Gas in Micro-Nano Pores and Fractures
by Yintao Dong, Laiming Song, Fengpeng Lai, Qianhui Zhao, Chuan Lu, Guanzhong Chen, Qinwan Chong, Shuo Yang and Junjie Wang
Energies 2024, 17(5), 1145; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17051145 - 28 Feb 2024
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The objective of this study is to construct a refined microscopic transport model that elucidates the transport mechanisms of gas flow within micro-nano pores and fractures. The collective impact of various microscopic transport mechanisms was explained through the apparent permeability model, specifically related [...] Read more.
The objective of this study is to construct a refined microscopic transport model that elucidates the transport mechanisms of gas flow within micro-nano pores and fractures. The collective impact of various microscopic transport mechanisms was explained through the apparent permeability model, specifically related to gases such as methane and carbon dioxide, within the shale matrix. The apparent permeability models, taking into account microscopic transport mechanisms such as slippage flow, Knudsen diffusion, transition flow, and surface diffusion, were established individually. Subsequently, the influencing factors on apparent permeability were analyzed. The results demonstrate that the apparent permeability of the shale reservoir matrix is significantly influenced by pore pressure, temperature, pore size, and total organic carbon (TOC). As pressure decreases, the apparent permeability of Knudsen diffusion and surface diffusion increases, while the apparent permeability of slippage flow decreases. In addition, the apparent permeability of the reservoir matrix initially decreases and then increases. With increasing temperature, the apparent permeability of slippage flow, Knudsen diffusion, and surface diffusion all increase, as does the apparent permeability of the reservoir matrix. As pore size increases, the apparent permeability of surface diffusion and Knudsen diffusion decreases, while the apparent permeability of slippage flow and the reservoir matrix increases. Furthermore, an increase in TOC leads to no change in the apparent permeability of slippage flow and Knudsen diffusion, but an increase in the apparent permeability of surface diffusion and the reservoir matrix. The model presented in this paper enhances the multi-scale characterization of gas microflow mechanisms in shale and establishes the macroscopic application of these micro-mechanisms. Moreover, this study provides a theoretical foundation for the implementation of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in shale gas production. Full article
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Multi-Fracture Propagation Considering Perforation Erosion with Respect to Multi-Stage Fracturing in Shale Reservoirs
by Lin Tan, Lingzhi Xie, Bo He and Yao Zhang
Energies 2024, 17(4), 828; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17040828 - 09 Feb 2024
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Shale gas is considered a crucial global energy source. Hydraulic fracturing with multiple fractures in horizontal wells has been a crucial method for stimulating shale gas. During multi-stage fracturing, the fracture propagation is non-uniform, and fractures cannot be induced in some clusters due [...] Read more.
Shale gas is considered a crucial global energy source. Hydraulic fracturing with multiple fractures in horizontal wells has been a crucial method for stimulating shale gas. During multi-stage fracturing, the fracture propagation is non-uniform, and fractures cannot be induced in some clusters due to the influence of stress shadow. To improve the multi-fracture propagation performance, technologies such as limited-entry fracturing are employed. However, perforation erosion limits the effect of the application of these technologies. In this paper, a two-dimensional numerical model that considers perforation erosion is established based on the finite element method. Then, the multi-fracture propagation, taking into account the impact of perforation erosion, is studied under different parameters. The results suggest that perforation erosion leads to a reduction in the perforation friction and exacerbates the uneven propagation of the fractures. The effects of erosion on multi-fracture propagation are heightened with a small perforation diameter and perforation number. However, reducing the perforation number and perforation diameter remains an effective method for promoting uniform fracture propagation. As the cluster spacing is increased, the effects of erosion on multi-fracture propagation are aggravated because of the weakened stress shadow effect. Furthermore, for a given volume of fracturing fluid, although a higher injection rate is associated with a shorter injection time, the effects of erosion on the multi-fracture propagation are more severe at a high injection rate. Full article
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