Reservoir
In a study that applied alternative carbon carrier technology to enhanced oil recovery (EOR) scenarios, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin found that the new method recovered up to 19.5% more oil and stored up to 17.5% more carbon than conventional EOR methods.
This paper presents a novel methodology for assessing the rapid mineral carbonation of carbon dioxide through geochemical interactions with carbon-, magnesium-, and iron-rich minerals abundant in geological formations.
Casing deformation has emerged as a major challenge in China’s unconventional oil and gas fields, prompting the development of new solutions to address the issue.
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This paper presents a novel workflow for using electromagnetic resistivity-based reservoir mapping logging-while-drilling technologies for successful well placement and multilayer mapping in low-resistivity, low-contrast, thinly laminated clastic reservoirs. -
This paper presents a complete digital workflow applied to several greenfields in the Asia Pacific region that leads to successful deep-transient-testing operations initiated from intelligent planning that positively affected field-development decisions.
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This study introduces a cleanup- and flowback-testing approach incorporating advanced solids-separation technology, a portable solution, equipment automation, improved metallurgy, and enhanced safety standards.
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Technical papers reviewed for this feature are laden with novel technology borne of the quest to understand and solve complex geological structures and features that ultimately will improve our collective effort toward fostering efficient energy production. The three papers presented here are focused on innovative approaches to handling such complexities.
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A Shell partnership with YPF marks a significant milestone for the Argentina LNG export facility, raising new questions about the nation’s potential to unlock the economic power of its vast shale reserves.
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Diversified Energy announces its largest deal yet to buy private equity-owned Maverick Natural Resources.
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A numerical simulation study based on experimental data of 2D and 3D models is presented to examine immiscible fingering during field-scale polymer-enhanced oil recovery.
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This selection of cutting-edge articles spotlights how experimental concepts are now driving cost-saving strategies in unconventional development. It’s a reminder that innovation often comes from creative thinking, not just new tools or tech partnerships.
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Rystad Energy and Wood Mackenzie highlight key factors shaping the balancing act in the upstream oil market.
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CO₂ enhanced oil recovery (EOR) provides an attractive and commercially established technique to store CO₂ underground. EOR modeling is crucial because complex simulation is required to predict the behavior of CO₂ and its interaction with the oil and reservoir rock.
