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| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Proceedings of the Rocscience International Conference 2023 (RIC2023) Reginald E. Hammah, Sina Javankhoshdel, Thamer Yacoub, Alireza Azami, Alison McQuillan, 2023-11-06 This is an open access book. Rocscience is delighted to announce the Rocscience International Conference 2023 (RIC2023), an in-person gathering to be held from April 24–26, 2023, in Toronto, Canada. RIC2023's primary objective is to bring geotechnical professionals together to meet and exchange ideas on important issues and developments in geotechnical engineering, particularly combinations of emerging and mature technologies. The geotechnical industry is rapidly evolving. Engineers are more connected through technology, technology is becoming more integrated than ever, and methods combining these technologies are becoming more prevalent. This movement towards combining technologies led us to the conference theme, “Synergy in Geotechnical Engineering – Success Beyond Individual Technologies.” We believe the time is right to highlight how far the industry has come with various technologies and continues to develop. The conference aims to create an environment that fosters new perspectives and helps attendees delve deeper into innovative approaches. During RIC2023, Rocscience will award the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Medal to Dr. Norbert Morgenstern, an internationally recognized authority in the engineering community. As both a practitioner and educator, Dr. Morgenstern’s contributions to the geotechnical community continue to benefit engineers worldwide, and he will give an address on his career. In addition to keynotes by Dr. Morgernstern and four other distinguished speakers, there will be several technical and networking sessions. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Proceedings of the International Field Exploration and Development Conference 2023 Jia'en Lin, 2024-03-20 This book focuses on reservoir surveillance and management, reservoir evaluation and dynamic description, reservoir production stimulation and EOR, ultra-tight reservoir, unconventional oil and gas resources technology, oil and gas well production testing, and geomechanics. This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 13th International Field Exploration and Development Conference (IFEDC 2023). The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience, but also promotes the development of scientific research in oil and gas exploration and production. The main audience for the work includes reservoir engineer, geological engineer, enterprise managers, senior engineers as well as students. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Innovations in Enhanced and Improved Oil Recovery - New Advances Mansoor Zoveidavianpoor, 2024-04-24 This book navigates the evolving landscape of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Improved Oil Recovery (IOR), covering diverse topics such as lithological dynamics in CO2-EOR, the impact of asphaltene precipitation in WAG implementation, progress in CO2-EOR and storage technology, in situ foam generation for unconventional fractured reservoirs, electromagnetic radiation effects on heavy oil upgrading, advancements in hydraulic fracturing, in situ synthesis of nanoparticles, and operational insights in the Bakken Shale. This comprehensive volume serves as an indispensable resource for professionals and researchers in the ever-changing field of enhanced and improved oil recovery. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Hydraulic fracture geometry characterization based on distributed fiber optic strain measurements Kan Wu, Yongzan Liu, Ge Jin, Aishwarya Srinivasan, 2024-06-05 Fiber optic-based measurements are innovative tools for the oil and gas industry to utilize in monitoring wells in a variety of applications including geothermal activity. Monitoring unconventional reservoirs is still challenging due to complex subsurface conditions and current research focuses on qualitative interpretation of field data. Hydraulic Fracture Geometry Characterization from Fiber Optic-Based Strain Measurements delivers a critical reference for reservoir and completion engineers to better quantify the propagation process and evolution of fracture geometry with a forward model and novel inversion model. The reference reviews different fiber optic-based temperature, acoustic, and strain measurements for monitoring fracture behaviors and includes advantages and limitations of each measurement, giving engineers a better understanding of measurements applied in all types of subsurface formations. Stress/strain rate responses on rock deformation are given a holistic approach, including guidelines and an automatic algorithm for identification of fracture hits. Last, a novel inversion model is introduced to show how fracture geometry can be used for optimization on well placement decisions. Supported by case studies, Hydraulic Fracture Geometry Characterization from Fiber Optic-Based Strain Measurements gives today's engineers better understanding of all complex subsurface measurements through fiber optic technology. - Examine the basics of distributed fiber optic strain measurements - Conduct a detailed analysis of strain responses observed in both horizontal and vertical monitoring wells - Present a systematic approach for interpreting strain data measured in the field - Highlight the significant insights and values that can be derived from the field measured strain dataset - Support monitoring and modeling for subsurface energy extraction and safe storage |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Proceedings of the 2022 International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference Jia'en Lin, 2023-05-10 This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 6th International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference (IPPTC 2022). The work focuses on petroleum & petrochemical technologies and practical challenges in the field. It creates a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between China and the world. The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience but also promotes the development of scientific research in petroleum & petrochemical technologies. The book will benefit a broad readership, including industry experts, researchers, educators, senior engineers and managers. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Proceedings of the International Field Exploration and Development Conference 2022 Jia'en Lin, 2023-08-05 This book focuses on reservoir surveillance and management, reservoir evaluation and dynamic description, reservoir production stimulation and EOR, ultra-tight reservoir, unconventional oil and gas resources technology, oil and gas well production testing, and geomechanics. This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 12th International Field Exploration and Development Conference (IFEDC 2022). The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience, but also promotes the development of scientific research in oil & gas exploration and production. The main audience for the work includes reservoir engineer, geological engineer, enterprise managers, senior engineers as well as professional students. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Reservoir Geomechanics Mark D. Zoback, 2010-04-01 This interdisciplinary book encompasses the fields of rock mechanics, structural geology and petroleum engineering to address a wide range of geomechanical problems that arise during the exploitation of oil and gas reservoirs. It considers key practical issues such as prediction of pore pressure, estimation of hydrocarbon column heights and fault seal potential, determination of optimally stable well trajectories, casing set points and mud weights, changes in reservoir performance during depletion, and production-induced faulting and subsidence. The book establishes the basic principles involved before introducing practical measurement and experimental techniques to improve recovery and reduce exploitation costs. It illustrates their successful application through case studies taken from oil and gas fields around the world. This book is a practical reference for geoscientists and engineers in the petroleum and geothermal industries, and for research scientists interested in stress measurements and their application to problems of faulting and fluid flow in the crust. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Advances in Geomechanics Research and Application for Deep Unconventional Reservoirs Peng Tan, Liuke Huang , Huiwen Pang, Wenda Li, 2024-11-11 Deep unconventional oil and gas reservoirs (such as shale oil/gas, tight oil/gas, coalbed methane (CBM), oil shale, etc.) are commonly characterized by geological and structural complexity, increased formation temperature and pressure, and complex in-situ stress fields. Geomechanics research is helpful to understand the in-situ stress of complex structures, faults and natural fracture systems in deep blocks. Field practice shows that insufficient geomechanics understanding can easily result in low drilling efficiency, long construction period, frequent occurrence of complex situations, and unsatisfactory fracturing effects. In recent years, geomechanics applied to drilling, completion, hydraulic fracturing, and production in unconventional reservoirs has achieved great progress, producing various advanced experimental and numerical approaches and applications. However, as the buried depth increases, the complicated geology conditions make it more and more difficult for the engineering reconstructions, which poses a great threat to the efficient development of deep resources. New knowledge and understandings of geomechanics are urgently needed to guide the development of unconventional oil/gas reservoirs, and the related theory, experiment and simulation studies are rapidly developing. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Distributed Acoustic Sensing in Borehole Geophysics Yingping Li, Robert Mellors, Ge Zhan, 2024-12-24 Presents the latest advances in borehole distributed acoustic sensing and diverse applications for subsurface geophysics Borehole geophysics involves measuring, imaging, and monitoring subsurface structures and activities by putting instruments into wellbores. Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) technology is emerging as an effective and reliable tool in borehole geophysics because optic fiber cables deployed at depth can produce high-quality data and images, even in harsh high-temperature and high-pressure environments. Distributed Acoustic Sensing in Borehole Geophysics is a comprehensive handbook on cutting-edge advances in borehole DAS technologies and their practical applications across geophysics. Volume highlights include: Summary of evolution of DAS technologies and their primary applications New developments in borehole DAS instrumentation and modeling Examples of DAS data acquisition and processing in different contexts Variety of imaging methods and techniques for integration of images with other data Applications of borehole DAS systems, including monitoring earthquakes and hydraulic fracturing operations Case studies of borehole DAS projects at diverse sites around the world, ranging from glaciers to geothermal fields The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Production Technology for Deep Reservoirs Yan Peng, Yishan Liu, Hongyan Qu, Feng Dong, Jiehao Wang, 2024-11-28 Underground energy is important for the whole society development but conventional underground energy is becoming exhausted. The energy for deep reservoirs (usually >3500m for petroleum engineering, >1000m for mining engineering) is diverse, including not limited shale gas/oil, tight gas/oil, hot dry rock geothermal reservoirs and coal gasification. Although it has abundant reserves, the energy production from deep reservoirs is difficult in stimulations because the geological conditions for those deep reservoirs are tougher than those for conventional reservoirs, such as high in-situ stress, obvious heterogeneity in rock properties and complex natural fracture networks. Meanwhile, common technologies also have environmental impacts. The development trend of production technology for deep reservoirs requires it to be environment friendly or decrease environmental impacts at least. CO2 utilization may achieve this environmental aim. In order to efficiently produce energy from deep reservoirs, technological innovation is booming around North America, Europe and Asia. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks Behzad Ghanbarian, Feng Liang, Hui-Hai Liu, 2023-04-13 Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks Understanding and predicting fluid flow in hydrocarbon shale and other non-conventional reservoir rocks Oil and natural gas reservoirs found in shale and other tight and ultra-tight porous rocks have become increasingly important sources of energy in both North America and East Asia. As a result, extensive research in recent decades has focused on the mechanisms of fluid transfer within these reservoirs, which have complex pore networks at multiple scales. Continued research into these important energy sources requires detailed knowledge of the emerging theoretical and computational developments in this field. Following a multidisciplinary approach that combines engineering, geosciences and rock physics, Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks provides both academic and industrial readers with a thorough grounding in this cutting-edge area of rock geology, combining an explanation of the underlying theories and models with practical applications in the field. Readers will also find: An introduction to the digital modeling of rocks Detailed treatment of digital rock physics, including decline curve analysis and non-Darcy flow Solutions for difficult-to-acquire measurements of key petrophysical characteristics such as shale wettability, effective permeability, stress sensitivity, and sweet spots Physics of Fluid Flow and Transport in Unconventional Reservoir Rocks is a fundamental resource for academic and industrial researchers in hydrocarbon exploration, fluid flow, and rock physics, as well as professionals in related fields. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Lost circulation control during drilling and completion in complex formations Chong Lin, Arash Dahi Taleghani, Zhenjiang You, Chengyuan Xu, 2023-10-30 |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World Georgios Anagnostou, Andreas Benardos, Vassilis P. Marinos, 2023-04-12 Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World contains the contributions presented at the ITA-AITES World Tunnel Congress 2023 (Athens, Greece, 12 – 18 May, 2023). Tunnels and underground space are a predominant engineering practice that can provide sustainable, cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to the ever-growing needs of modern societies. This underground expansion in more diverse and challenging infrastructure types or to novel underground uses can foster the changes needed. At the same time, the tunneling and underground space community needs to be better prepared and equipped with knowledge, tools and experience, to deal with the prevailing conditions, to successfully challenge and overcome adversities on this path. The papers in this book aim at contributing to the analysis of challenging conditions, the presentation and dissemination good practices, the introduction of new concepts, new tools and innovative elements that can help engineers and all stakeholders to reach their end goals. Expanding Underground - Knowledge and Passion to Make a Positive Impact on the World covers a wide range of aspects and topics related to the whole chain of the construction and operation of underground structures: Knowledge and Passion to Expand Underground for Sustainability and Resilience Geological, Geotechnical Site Investigation and Ground Characterization Planning and Designing of Tunnels and Underground Structures Mechanised Tunnelling and Microtunnelling Conventional Tunnelling, Drill-and-Blast Applications Tunnelling in Challenging Conditions - Case Histories and Lessons Learned Innovation, Robotics and Automation BIM, Big Data and Machine Learning Applications in Tunnelling Safety, Risk and Operation of Underground Infrastructure, and Contractual Practices, Insurance and Project Management The book is a must-have reference for all professionals and stakeholders involved in tunneling and underground space development projects. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Computational and Experimental Simulations in Engineering Shaofan Li, 2023-12-04 This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of computational engineering, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 29th International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (ICCES), held in Shenzhen, China on May 26-29, 2023. ICCES covers all aspects of applied sciences and engineering: theoretical, analytical, computational, and experimental studies and solutions of problems in the physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, and mathematical sciences. As such, the book discusses highly diverse topics, including composites; bioengineering & biomechanics; geotechnical engineering; offshore & arctic engineering; multi-scale & multi-physics fluid engineering; structural integrity & longevity; materials design & simulation; and computer modeling methods in engineering. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerousexciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Advanced methods of mathematical modeling and experimental study in oil and gas reservoirs Fuyong Wang, Bassem Nabawy, Evgeny Burnaev, Xiukun Wang, Debin Kong, 2023-07-05 |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Application of Membranes in the Petroleum Industry Swapnali Hazarika, Achyut Konwar, G. Narahari Sastry, 2024-07-04 This book focuses on the advantageous features of membrane technology in petroleum industries, with an emphasis on membrane materials and the application of membranes in the separation of olefin–paraffin, oil–water, aliphatic–aromatics, heavy metals, etc., along with other applications like waste management, sulphur emission, enhanced oil recovery and so forth. It also discusses the design and development of membranes from novel materials, the challenges of new materials for membrane applications, membrane-based processes and the application of novel membrane-based processes in the petroleum industry. Features: Addresses the fundamental applications of membranes in petroleum industrial separation processes Highlights the role of membrane technology in waste management in petroleum industries Includes novel engineered membrane materials Discusses methods of extracting valuable substances from produced water and membrane fouling control Emphasises solving industrial problems pertinent to membrane usage This book is aimed at researchers and graduate students in chemical and petroleum engineering and membrane technology. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Characterization, Prediction and Modelling of the Crustal Present-Day In-Situ Stresses R. Goteti, T. Finkbeiner, M. O. Ziegler, C. Massiot, 2024-08-01 Geomechanics has a marked impact on the safe and sustainable use of the subsurface. Along with an ongoing demand for hydrocarbon resources there is also a growing emphasis on sustainable subsurface exploitation and development, storage of carbon, hydrogen, energy and (radioactive) waste, as well as sustainable geothermal resource utilization. Such activities are accompanied by an ever-increasing need for higher resolution, fit-for-purpose solutions, workflows and approaches to constrain present-day subsurface stresses and minimize associated uncertainties. Building high fidelity geomechanical-numerical models provides critical input and understanding for diverse engineering designs and construction as well as geoscience applications. Such models greatly contribute towards uncertainty reduction, risk management and risk mitigation during the operational life of a given subsurface development and associated infrastructures (both on and below the surface). This Special Publication contains contributions detailing the latest efforts and perspectives in present-day in-situ stress characterization, prediction and modelling from the borehole to plate-tectonic scale. There is particular emphasis on the uncertainties that are often associated with data and models. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Geothermal Power Generation Ronald DiPippo, Luis Carlos Gutiérrez-Negrín, Andrew Chiasson, 2024-10-11 Geothermal Power Generation, New Developments and Innovations, Second Edition provides an update to the advanced energy technologies that are urgently required to meet the challenges of economic development, climate change mitigation, and energy security. Edited by respected and leading experts in the field, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the major aspects of geothermal power production. Chapters cover resource discovery, resource characterization, energy conversion systems, design, economic considerations, and a range of fascinating and updated case studies from across the world.Geothermal resources are considered renewable and are currently the only renewable source able to generate baseload electricity while producing very low levels of greenhouse gas emissions, thus playing a key role in future energy needs. - Provides readers with a comprehensive and systematic overview of geothermal power generation - Presents an update to advanced energy technologies that are urgently required to meet the challenges of economic development, climate change mitigation, and energy security - Edited by authorities in the field and contributed to by global experts in their areas - Supports sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) 7, 9, 11 and 13 |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Unconventional Resources Cenk Temizel, Cengiz Yegin, Jihoon Kim, Luigi Saputelli, Ole Torsæter, 2025-02-27 The oil and gas sector is a vital player in the energy transition. With their vast resource potential, unconventional shale plays will be an essential part in enabling this change. Unconventional Resources serves as a comprehensive reference covering the latest technologies, methodologies, and applications of unconventional shale resources in the oil and gas industry, and their role in the evolution of the sector's energy transition. This book: Offers an overview of geophysics, geology, and reservoir characterization in unconventional resources Discusses drilling, well stimulation and completion, production engineering, and artificial lift Covers reservoir management and surveillance, recovery enhancement, production forecasting, and surface facilities and testing Details technical and technological advances, including machine learning, AI, data analytics, and Industry 4.0 Explores the latest methods/workflows in performance analysis in unconventional plays Employs integrated and hybrid approaches to the energy transition The book provides surface and subsurface technical professionals in the oil and gas industry a thorough overview of unconventionals along with the integrated/hybrid applications that will enable them to stay current with the industry's transition. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Sustainable Natural Gas Drilling David A. Wood, Jianchao Cai, 2024-03-13 Sustainable Natural Gas Drilling, the latest release in The Fundamentals and Sustainable Advances in Natural Gas Science and Engineering series, delivers many of the technical fundamentals needed in the natural gas industry with an additional sustainability lens. Introductory topics include underbalanced technologies, well integrity, and well trajectory. Advanced applications include utilizing nanoparticles to reduce environmental impact, and techniques to drill for underground gas storage and carbon capture operations. Supported by corporate and academic contributors along with two well-distinguished editors, Sustainable Natural Gas Drilling provides today's natural gas engineers the knowledge to adjust current drilling practices in a more environmentally sustainable way. - Accelerate emissions with case studies and visuals to illustrate how new principles can be applied in practical situations - Understand innovative advances that are leading to improved environmental performance - Bridge from theory to application with worldwide contributors representing academia and industry |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Groundwater-induced geological disasters in underground engineering: Theoretical, experimental, and numerical approaches Shengli Yang, Liang Chen, Danqi Li, 2023-12-21 Water inrush (WI) is one of the most dangerous geological disasters in underground engineering, with significant human casualties and economic losses. To prevent and control WI disasters, great efforts have been made to address WI mechanisms for more than half a century. In particular, the seepage instability theory is hitherto one of the most widely used theoretical models. This theory portrays that the seepage system will undergo structural instability when the initial values of permeability and boundary pressure meet certain conditions, which manifests that the permeability parameter is one of the most valuable indicators to unveil WI mechanisms. However, rock permeability is determined by its internal structural characteristics, which can be affected by water chemical composition, stress environment, and temperature. In this regard, it is of great necessity and importance to facilitate a better understanding of the holistic impacts of multi-field coupling on rock internal structure and deformation failure characteristics. This Research Topic aims to initiate a global forum for presenting and disseminating the latest advancements of WI mechanisms, which entails the characterization of physical and laboratory tests, 3D reconstruction of rock internal structure, numerical approaches, theoretical models under multi-field coupling, and filed date analysis methods. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Advances in reservoir modeling and simulation Jinze Xu, Zhangxing Chen, Jinghong Hu, Keliu Wu, Desheng Zhou, 2023-03-24 |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Wellbore Integrity Arash Dahi Taleghani, Livio Santos, 2023-01-29 There have been concerns about the integrity of thousands of wells drilled worldwide for different purposes ranging from oil and gas to geological carbon sequestration. This is the first book to integrate different aspects of wellbore integrity into a single volume. It looks at the energy sector's green wave movement by expanding an important topic for practitioners, regulators, and students. It is an area where petroleum and subsurface engineers will increasingly need to be involved in the future to address growing expectations regarding environmental impacts and sustainability. Coverage also includes recent developments in regulations and R&D with indications on emerging areas. Wellbore Integrity: From Theory to Practice will be a valuable resource for practicing engineers and students working on problems related to subsurface energy, subsurface disposals, and environmental impacts of oil and gas wells. In parallel, it will be a valuable reference for engineers and scientists interested in repurposing existing wells for carbon sequestration or geothermal purposes. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Proceedings of the 2024 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Environment Resources and Energy Materials (CCESEM 2024) Hüseyin Bilgin, Jiajian Chen, Zawawi Bin Daud, 2024-12-23 This is an open access book. 2024 6th International Conference on Civil Engineering, Environment Resources and Energy Materials (CCESEM 2024) will take place in the vibrant city of Guangzhou, China from October 18-20, 2024. The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in Civil Engineering, Environment Resources and Energy Materials and another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between researchers, developers, engineers, students, and practitioners working all around the world. The conference will be held every year to make it an ideal platform for people to share views and experiences in Civil Engineering, Environment Resources and Energy Materials and related areas. A key aspect of this conference is the strong mixture of academia and industry. This allows for the free exchange of ideas and challenges faced by these two key stakeholders and encourage future collaboration between members of these groups. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Computational and Experimental Simulations in Engineering Kun Zhou, 2025-01-02 This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of computational engineering, as presented by leading international researchers and engineers at the 30th International Conference on Computational & Experimental Engineering and Sciences (ICCES), held in Singapore on August 3-6, 2024. ICCES covers all aspects of applied sciences and engineering: theoretical, analytical, computational, and experimental studies and solutions of problems in the physical, chemical, biological, mechanical, electrical, and mathematical sciences. As such, the book discusses highly diverse topics, including composites; bioengineering & biomechanics; geotechnical engineering; offshore & arctic engineering; multi-scale & multi-physics fluid engineering; structural integrity & longevity; materials design & simulation; and computer modeling methods in engineering. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Coal and Coalbed Gas Romeo M. Flores, Tim A. Moore, 2024-01-24 Coal and Coalbed Gas: Future Directions and Opportunities, Second Edition introduces the latest in coal geology research and the engineering of gas extraction. Importantly, the second edition examines how, over the last 10 years, research has both changed focus and where it is conducted. This shift essentially depicts a tale of two worlds—one half (Western Europe, North America) moving away from coal and coalbed gas research and production towards cleaner energy resources, and the other half (Asia–Pacific region, Eastern Europe, South America) increasing both research and usage of coal. These changes are marked by a precipitous fall in coalbed gas production in North America; however, at the same time there has been a significant rise in coal and coalbed gas production in Australia, China, and India. The driver for higher production and its associated research is a quest for affordable energy and economic security that a large resource base brings to any country like Australia's first large-scale coalbed gas to liquid natural gas projects supplying the demand for cleaner burning LNG to the Asian-Pacific region. Since the last edition of this book, global climate change policies have more forcibly emphasized the impact of methane from coal mines and placed these emissions equal to, or even more harmful than, CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in general. Governmental policies have prioritized capture, use, and storage of CO2, burning coal in new highly efficient low emission power plants, and gas pre-drainage of coal mines. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries and China are also introducing new research into alternative, non-fuel uses for coal, such as carbon fibers, nanocarbons, graphene, soil amendments, and as an unconventional ore for critical elements. New to this edition: Each chapter is substantially changed from the 1st edition including expanded and new literature citations and reviews, important new data and information, new features and materials, as well as re-organized and re-designed themes. Importantly, three new chapters cover global coal endowment and gas potential, groundwater systems related to coalbed gas production and biogenic gas generation as well as the changing landscape of coal and coalbed gas influenced by global climate change and net-zero carbon greenhouse gas emissions. FOREWORD When I reviewed the first edition of this book, my initial thought was, Do we need another book on coal geology? and then I read it and realised, Yes, we need this book and my students downloaded copies as soon as it was available. So now we come to 2023, and a lot has happened in the past decade. For a different reason we might ask if we still need this book, or even coal geoscientists and engineers, as the world aims for rapid decarbonisation of the energy sector and a reduction of coal as a feedstock for industrial resources, like steel manufacture. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Unconventional Resources in the Oil and Gas Industry Eduardo Pereira, 2024-08-12 The emergence of unconventional oil and gas extraction, known as the shale revolution, since 2008 has fundamentally reshaped the global energy sector. This revolution, driven by technological advancements in hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling, has unlocked vast reserves of oil and gas previously deemed inaccessible. Despite challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating oil prices, and growing environmental concerns, unconventional resources continue to play a pivotal role in shaping energy policies worldwide. This book delves deeply into the transformative impact of unconventional resources on international energy markets and policies, providing a comprehensive analysis of their significance. Written by over 20 experts in oil and gas law, the book offers a rich, multidisciplinary perspective. It covers topics that are horizontal and cut across various jurisdictions, providing a comparative approach that spans 11 different countries, including the USA, Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, the UK, Algeria, Libya, China, and Germany. This extensive analysis ensures a broad understanding of the global landscape of unconventional resources. Main themes include: · Global Impact: Unconventional resources have not only transformed the United States into a leading oil and gas producer but have also significantly influenced energy strategies worldwide. Countries across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia have adopted various strategies to harness these resources, reshaping the global energy market. · Policy Considerations: Key policy issues addressed in the book include the environmental and social impacts of unconventional resource extraction. Topics such as water management, the coexistence of drilling operations with other land uses, and the social implications of resource extraction are thoroughly examined. · Legal Framework: The book explores the complex legal landscape governing unconventional operations, delves into stakeholder dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and the intricacies of legal provisions that vary from one jurisdiction to another. · Geographical Analysis: In its second part, the book provides an in-depth analysis of specific country regulations. This section offers comparative insights into the regulatory approaches of eleven countries, highlighting both common challenges and unique strategies. The book concludes by exploring lessons learned and future perspectives within the framework of the energy trilemma—balancing energy security, environmental sustainability, and economic affordability. It emphasizes the transformative impact of unconventional resources on energy independence and security, while also addressing the contentious environmental considerations that accompany such developments. Overall, this book aims to equip readers with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding unconventional oil and gas resources. By examining global experiences and diverse regulatory frameworks, it seeks to inform decision-making processes and promote sustainable development in the unconventional energy sector. The book benefits from critical analyses and comparative descriptive reviews of each country's unique approach, making it an invaluable resource for policymakers, industry professionals, and scholars alike. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Challenges and Recent Advances in Sustainable Oil and Gas Recovery and Transportation Sanket Joshi, Prashant Jadhawar, Asheesh Kumar, 2023-03-10 Challenges and Recent Advances in Sustainable Oil and Gas Recovery and Transportation delivers a critical tool for today's petroleum and reservoir engineers to learn the latest research in EOR and solutions toward more SDG-supported practices. Packed with methods and case studies, the reference starts with the latest advances such as EOR with polymers and EOR with CCS. Advances in shale recovery and methane production are also covered before layering on sustainability methods on critical topics such as oilfield produced water. Supported by a diverse group of contributors, this book gives engineers a go-to source for the future of oil and gas. The oil and gas industry are utilizing enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods frequently, but the industry is also tasked with making more sustainable decisions in their future operations. - Provides the latest advances in enhanced oil recovery (EOR), including EOR with polymers, EOR with carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), and hybrid EOR approaches - Teaches options in recovery and transport, such as shale recovery and methane production from gas hydrate reservoirs - Includes sustainability methods such as biological souring and oil field produced water solutions |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Unconventional resources: provenance analysis, sediment transport, reservoir evaluation, geo-energy Wenguang Wang, Xixin Wang, Chao Liu, Yongqiang Chen, Yihuai Zhang, 2025-04-09 Download the ebooks for this Research Topic: Volume I.A: PDF ¦ EPUB Volume I.B: PDF ¦ EPUB With the deepening of theoretical understanding and the progress of exploration and development techniques, a series of major breakthroughs have been made in the global exploration and development of unconventional oil and gas. Global unconventional oil and gas production is growing rapidly, and its role in global energy supply is becoming increasingly prominent. Unconventional oil and gas reservoirs have poor physical properties, generally with porosities of 2%‒10% and permeabilities of (0.001‒1)×10-3 μm2. The basic types include tight sandstone, mud shale, tight carbonate etc. Unconventional oil and gas resources are very rich, and it is necessary to conduct in-depth research on provenance analysis, sediment transport, reservoir evaluation and geo-energy. The purpose of this Research Topic is to provide operational evaluation ideas for unconventional resource prediction through the study of unconventional reservoir provenance analysis, sediment transport, reservoir evaluation and geo-energy, and ultimately serve oil and gas exploration practice. The different provenance controls the distribution of sedimentary facies in the vertical and lateral directions, which in turn control the spatial distribution of the grain size and clastic composition. The study of provenance analysis and sediment transport can integrate tectonics, climate, provenance lithotypes, transport dynamics, and burial diagenesis, which can provide a comprehensive understanding of unconventional reservoirs. The modelling of unconventional reservoirs is mainly aimed at reservoirs with original reservoirs tight and generally no natural industrial output, requiring artificial reconstruction, a large number of horizontal wells or branch wells and other targeted mining technologies to improve productivity. The modeling of unconventional reservoir mainly uses horizontal well data. Different from conventional reservoir modeling, the modelling of unconventional reservoir involves sweet spot characterization and artificial fracture establishment. This Research Topic will focus on provenance analysis, sediment transport, reservoir evaluation, and geo-energy of unconventional reservoirs. It will be primarily devoted to research papers and review papers. Pioneering research papers in the field of experimental and numerical simulation are encouraged to submit their work. The scope includes but are not limited to: • Provenance lithotype and sediment transport pathways; • Diagenesis and reservoir quality; • Diagenesis numerical simulation and seismic diagenetic facies; • Data processing and application; • Implication of machine learning and artificial intelligence to trace sediment transport; • Controlling effect of provenance on ore-bearing reservoirs and deposits; • Formation mechanism of sedimentary-type deposits (iron, uranium, bauxite, etc.). |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: The challenge and opportunity of CCUS in the development of unconventional resource Yibo Li, Shuang Zheng, Daoyi Zhu, Shuai Zhao, Yu Peng, 2023-04-26 |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Advances in Geology and Resources Exploration Ahmad Safuan Bin A Rashid, Shiqi Huang, 2022-09-19 Advances in Geology and Resources Exploration provides a collection of papers resulting from the conference on Geology and Resources Exploration (ICGRED 2022), Harbin, China, 21-23 January, 2022. The primary goal of the conference is to promote research and developmental activities in geology, resources exploration and development, and another goal is to promote scientific information interchange between scholars from the top universities, business associations, research centers and high-tech enterprises working all around the world. The conference conducted in-depth exchanges and discussions on relevant topics such as geology, resources exploration, aiming to provide an academic and technical communication platform for scholars and engineers engaged in scientific research and engineering practice in the field of engineering geology, geological resources and geothermal energy. By sharing the status of scientific research achievements and cutting-edge technologies, this helps scholars and engineers all over the world to comprehend the academic development trend and to broaden research ideas. With a view to strengthen international academic research, academic topics exchange and discussion, and promoting the industrialization cooperation of academic achievements. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Natural Gas in the 21st Century Badie I. Morsi, Omar M. Basha, Lina Montuori, Manuel Alcázar-Ortega, 2025-04-30 Natural Gas in the 21st Century provides an overview of the evolving role of natural gas within the global energy framework, addressing crucial topics relevant to today’s energy markets and environmental considerations. This edited volume explores key challenges and innovations, including methane emission mitigation, sustainable resource management, and advancements in unconventional gas technologies. It emphasizes strategies for reducing environmental impact through carbon management and enhanced extraction techniques while also highlighting significant technological progress in waste heat recovery and carbon capture. The book offers a global perspective, examining regulatory frameworks, market dynamics, infrastructure interdependencies, and the growing significance of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and renewable BioLPG, particularly in Europe and Africa. Methodological advancements in petroleum research and analytical approaches to fuel quality assessment are also discussed. Ideal for scholars, industry professionals, policymakers, and environmentalists, this comprehensive resource delivers valuable insights into the sustainability and future developments of natural gas utilization. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Geothermal Energy Engineering Silviu Livescu, Birol Dindoruk, 2025-02-13 Geothermal Energy Engineering: Technology Transfer from the Oil and Gas Industry focuses on geothermal energy technology, engineering, field and operational topics, as seen from an oil and gas industry perspective. To accelerate development of an important source of clean energy during the energy transition, proven oil and gas technologies can pivot towards geothermal energy production, for both power generation and direct heat applications. Geothermal Energy Engineering includes chapters written by world-renewed subject matter experts addressing practical applications optimized in the oil and gas industry that can be adapted to accelerate geothermal energy production. The book will progress from an introduction to geothermal energy, cover types of geothermal and hybrid systems, address geothermal subsurface characterization, exploration, drilling, completion and production, facilities and project management, and includes analysis of technical and economic aspects of geothermal systems, gaps and future opportunities. Geothermal Energy Engineering: Technology Transfer from the Oil and Gas Industry delivers key guidance for energy professionals to apply mature oilfield technologies to accelerate geothermal energy production. With a strong focus on technology transfer from the oil and gas industry, case studies and application, this book, compiled by leading experts, serves as a contemporary reference for students, researchers and energy engineers that addresses the critical need for new technologies, innovation and collaboration to support the growth of geothermal energy applications. It is intended to foster interdisciplinary innovation, training, and field practices needed to exponentially scale up the geothermal energy supply in the next critical decade of the energy transition. - Explores recent developments in geothermal energy systems - Addresses practical applications that have been optimized in the oil and gas industry - Covers topics that include engineering and operations, innovation models, and oil and gas technologies that can be applied to optimize and accelerate geothermal energy |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Advances in Fluid-Solid Coupling Processes between Fractures and Porous Rocks: Experimental and Numerical Investigation Shiming Wei, Peng Tan, Xiang Rao, Yang Xia, Meng Meng, Yuhan Huang, Bamidele Victor Ayodele, Hydraulic fracturing is the key measure for improving recovery of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Prediction of fracture morphology and productivity after fracturing is critical for fracturing design and optimization. The hydraulic fracturing process is to open porous rocks by artificially injecting highly compressed fluid, and the hydraulic fracture will be closed under the compaction of in-situ stress during the production process. In this regard, hydraulic fracturing and production processes are both fluid-solid coupling processes involving fractures and porous rocks. This Research Topic aims to gather the latest studies addressing how to improve the prediction accuracy of hydraulic fracturing morphology and post-fracturing productivity through experimental and numerical investigation. The experimental research shall underline hydraulic fracturing and fracture conductivity experiments and associated experimental methods, while the numerical research shall pay particular attention to discrete fracture network models, including the calculation efficiency and accuracy as well as the applicability. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: International Conference of Food Security, Livelihoods, and Technology Dwinanto Sukamto, Mekro Permana Pinem, 2024-01-25 Selected peer-reviewed extended articles based on abstracts presented at the International Conference of Food Security, Livelihoods, and Technology (ICFSL 2022) Aggregated Book |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: New Directions on Model Predictive Control Jinfeng Liu, Helen E Durand, 2019-01-16 This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue New Directions on Model Predictive Control that was published in Mathematics |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Shale Hydrocarbon Recovery Mehdi Zeidouni, 2023-01-29 The main focus of this book is to show the challenges specific to shale hydrocarbon recovery and the practices to overcome these challenges. This book starts with an overview to the technological evolution that led to successful production of shale plays, and the implications of the shale being a source rock for its hydrocarbon recovery. The second chapter presents the operations of well drilling, hydraulic fracturing, and monitoring activities. Chapter 3 provides an overview of the available methods for reserve estimation of shale resources followed by comprehensive coverage of decline curve analysis (DCA). In a departure from the mostly empirical rate-time DCA methods covered in Chapter 3, advanced rate-time-pressure analysis – often referred to as rate transient analysis (RTA) - methods are presented in Chapter 4. Chapter 4 ends with discussing the complications of fluid flow in shale reservoirs and the required modeling improvements. |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Crises in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries Mohammad Reza Rahimpour, Babak Omidvar, Nazanin Abrishami Shirazi, Mohammad Amin Makarem, 2023-07-13 Crises in Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries: Disasters and Environmental Challenges provides an overview of both natural and manmade disasters occurring in oil, gas and petrochemical industries while also covering special solutions based on their types. This volume includes the effects of natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes as well as manmade incidents including fire events, explosions and the release of dust and toxic substances on various related units and plants. In addition, the long-term side effects on both humans and the environment resulted from these industries are presented. Problems such as releasing wastes and venting gases into the environment and challenges from overusing the natural resources and producing noise pollutants are also discussed in detail. - Introduces the effects of natural disasters on the oil, gas and petrochemical industries - Describes the effect of manmade disasters on oil, gas and petrochemical industries - Discusses the long-term side effects of oil, gas and petrochemical units on humans and the environments |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Advances in the study of natural fractures in deep and unconventional reservoirs Lei Gong, Kouqi Liu, Wei Ju, 2023-05-08 |
| hydraulic fracturing conference 2023: Mechanisms and applications of chemical techniques for effective development of unconventional reservoirs Zhilin Cheng, Hui Gao, Liangbin Dou, Qingbang Meng, Jianlin Zhao, 2023-03-01 |
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