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Recent Advances in Hydrocarbon Production Processes from Geoenergy
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Recent Advances in Hydrocarbon Production Processes from Geoenergy

A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Systems".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2024 | Viewed by 295

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Lufeng Zhang

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SINOPEC Petroleum Exploration and Production Research Institute, Beijing 100083, China
Interests: hydraulic fracturing; acidizing; numerical simulation
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Dr. Fengrui Sun

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State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Prospecting, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Interests: coalbed methane reservoir; permeability; micro-fracture
Dr. Jie Wang

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School of Petroleum Engineering, Yangtze University, Wuhan 430100, China
Interests: enhanced oil recovery; reservoir stimulation; natural gas hydrate
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue, "Recent Advances in Hydrocarbon Production Processes from Geoenergy", aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest breakthroughs, technologies, and research findings in the field of hydrocarbon extraction from geological resources. This Special Issue also aims to capture the dynamic landscape of the energy industry, focusing on innovations that contribute to enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and environmental responsibility in hydrocarbon production.

  • Advanced enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques: exploration of cutting-edge methods such as chemical flooding, gas injection, and thermal recovery to optimize hydrocarbon extraction from existing reservoirs.
  • Innovative drilling technologies: research and development in extended-reach drilling, horizontal drilling, and smart well technologies aimed at accessing unconventional hydrocarbon resources with increased precision and efficiency.
  • Reservoir characterization and monitoring: advances in 3D seismic imaging, reservoir simulation, and real-time monitoring to improve reservoir understanding and management for optimal production outcomes.
  • Digitalization and data analytics: applications of digital technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning, in reservoir modeling, predictive maintenance, and overall process optimization.
  • Sustainable practices and renewable integration: exploration of strategies that integrate traditional hydrocarbon production with renewable energy sources, fostering sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of energy extraction.
  • Hydraulic fracturing innovations: investigation into novel hydraulic fracturing techniques, proppant technologies, and reservoir mapping methodologies, with a focus on enhancing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact.
  • Carbon capture, utilization, and storage: assessments of the latest developments in CCUS technologies as a means to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions associated with hydrocarbon production.

Dr. Lufeng Zhang
Dr. Fengrui Sun
Dr. Jie Wang
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • hydrate
  • unconventional reservoir
  • hot dry rock
  • coalbed methane reservoir
  • EOR
  • geo-engineering
  • reservoir stimulation

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Further Investigation of CO2 Quasi-Dry Fracturing in Shale Reservoirs—An Experimental Study
by Bo Zheng, Weiyu Tang, Yong Wang, Yipeng Li, Binbin Shen, Yongkang Wang, Longqiao Hu, Yougen Deng, Mingjiang Wu, Shangyong Xi and Xiongfei Liu
Processes 2024, 12(5), 912; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12050912 (registering DOI) - 29 Apr 2024
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The physical properties of shale reservoirs are typically poor, necessitating the use of fracturing technology for effective development. However, the high clay content prevalent in shale formations poses significant challenges for conventional hydraulic fracturing methods. To address this issue, CO2-based fracturing [...] Read more.
The physical properties of shale reservoirs are typically poor, necessitating the use of fracturing technology for effective development. However, the high clay content prevalent in shale formations poses significant challenges for conventional hydraulic fracturing methods. To address this issue, CO2-based fracturing fluid has been proposed as an alternative to mitigate the damage caused by water-based fracturing fluids. In this paper, the applicability of quasi-dry CO2 fracturing in shale reservoirs is examined from three key perspectives: the viscosity of CO2 fracturing fluid, the fracture characteristics induced by the CO2 fracture fluid, and the potential reservoir damage caused by the fracturing fluid. Firstly, the viscosity of CO2 fracturing fluid was determined by a rheological experiment. Rheological tests revealed that the viscosity of CO2 fracturing fluid was significantly influenced by the water–carbon ratio. Specifically, when the water–carbon ratio was 30:70, the maximum viscosity observed could reach 104 mPa·s. Moreover, increasing reservoir temperature resulted in decreased fracturing fluid viscosity, with a 40 °C temperature rise causing a 20% viscosity reduction. Secondly, matrix permeability tests were conducted to investigate permeability alteration during CO2 fracturing fluid invasion. Due to the weak acidity of CO2-based fracturing fluid, the permeability reduction induced by clay hydration was inhibited, and an increase in permeability was observed after a 3-day duration. However, the matrix permeability tends to decrease as the interaction time is prolonged, which means prolonged soaking time can still cause formation damage. Finally, triaxial fracturing experiments facilitated by a three-axis servo pressure device were conducted. The fracture properties were characterized using computed tomography (CT), and 3D reconstruction of fractured samples was conducted based on the CT data. The results demonstrate that CO2 fracturing fluid effectively activates weak cementation surfaces in the rock, promoting the formation of larger and more complex fractures. Hence, CO2 quasi-dry fracturing technology emerges as a method with significant potential, capable of efficiently stimulating shale reservoirs, although a reasonable soaking time is necessary to maximize hydrocarbon production. Full article
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