shale

Thermal stimulation can accelerate the formation of shale creep barriers for long-term well integrity but only within a carefully controlled temperature window. This study identifies optimal thermal conditions for maximizing barrier performance while avoiding thermally induced shale damage.

This paper presents a workflow that leverages a multiagent conversational system to integrate data, analytics, and domain expertise for improved completion strategies.

With the Vaca Muerta home to some of the world’s most-productive wells, and the Permian still going strong, if increasingly gassier, Rystad sees shale as resilient.

Major increases in hydrocarbon production require both incremental and revolutionary technologies, industry leaders said during the SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference.

Enverus projects 2026 activity aimed at gaining access to gas along the Gulf coast and disaggregation of assets.

Big projects are expected to add oil and gas to the energy mix in some regions while maturing basins contribute to drops in other areas.

Shale’s slowdown leaves room for OPEC+ gains as tensions rise between the US and India over Russian oil imports.

This study aims to thoroughly assess the influence of various completions, fracturing stimulation, and intrinsic reservoir properties affecting the productivity of 10 major unconventional plays while uncovering insights and trends unique to each play.

Secondary and tertiary efforts are critical for sustaining the productive lives of unconventional plays.

Natural gas-powered electric fleets look to pave the way for the next generation of power generation.