The increased interest in geothermal energy is evident,along with the exploitation of traditional hydrothermal systems,in the growing research and projects developing around the reuse of already-drilled oil,gas,and ex...The increased interest in geothermal energy is evident,along with the exploitation of traditional hydrothermal systems,in the growing research and projects developing around the reuse of already-drilled oil,gas,and exploration wells.The Republic of Croatia has around 4000 wells,however,due to a long period since most of these wells were drilled and completed,there is uncertainty about how many are available for retrofitting as deep-borehole heat exchangers.Nevertheless,as hydrocarbon production decreases,it is expected that the number of wells available for the revitalization and exploitation of geothermal energy will increase.The revitalization of wells via deep-borehole heat exchangers involves installing a coaxial heat exchanger and circulating the working fluid in a closed system,during which heat is transferred from the surrounding rock medium to the circulating fluid.Since drilled wells are not of uniformdepth and are located in areas with different thermal rock properties and geothermal gradients,an analysis was conducted to determine available thermal energy as a function of well depth,geothermal gradient,and circulating fluid flow rate.Additionally,an economic analysis was performed to determine the benefits of retrofitting existing assets,such as drilled wells,compared to drilling new wells to obtain the same amount of thermal energy.展开更多
The shale gas development in China faces challenges such as complex reservoir conditions and high development costs.Based on the pore pressure and geostress coupling theory,this paper studies the geostress evolution l...The shale gas development in China faces challenges such as complex reservoir conditions and high development costs.Based on the pore pressure and geostress coupling theory,this paper studies the geostress evolution laws and fracture network characteristics of shale gas infill wells.A mechanism model of CN platform logging data and geomechanical parameters is established to simulate the influence of parent well’s production on the geostress in the infill well area.It is suggested that with the increase of production time,normal fault stress state and horizontal stress deflection will occur.The smaller the parent well spacing and the longer the production time,the earlier the normal fault stress state appears and the larger the range.Based on the model,the fracture network morphology and construction parameters of infill wells are optimized.parentparentparentparent The results indicate that:1:A well spacing of 500 m achieves a Pareto optimum between“full reserve coverage”and“stress barrier”;2:A parent well recovery degree of 30%corresponds to the critical point of stress reversal,where the lateral deflection rate of the infill fracture is less than 8%and the SRV loss is minimized;3:6-cluster intensive completion with twice the liquid intensity increases the fracture complexity index by 1.7 times,enhances well group EUR by 15.4%,and reduces single-well cost by 22%.This research fills the theoretical gap in the collaborative optimization of“multi-parameter,multi-objective and multi-constraint”and provide parameter optimization basis for shale gas infill well development in China and help to improve the development efficiency and economic benefits.展开更多
Deep shale gas reservoirs in the southern Sichuan Basin are typically characterized by significant horizontal stress anisotropy(expressed as stress difference),variable brittleness-ductility in rock mechanics,and stro...Deep shale gas reservoirs in the southern Sichuan Basin are typically characterized by significant horizontal stress anisotropy(expressed as stress difference),variable brittleness-ductility in rock mechanics,and strong heterogeneity.These complex geomechanical conditions lead to pronounced differences in hydraulic fracturing outcomes among wells and sections.To investigate hydraulic fracture propagation and fracturing fluid injection behavior under varying geomechanical settings,true triaxial physical simulation tests were performed on 400×400×400 mm artificial rock samples.The samples were designed with different media properties based on similarity criteria.A sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the effects of brittleness-ductility characteristics,natural fractures,and in-situ stress conditions.The results reveal that:(i)brittle samples with lower stress difference are favorable for forming complex,perforable fracture networks;(ii)brittle samples with higher stress difference tend to develop simple,planar hydraulic fractures,with natural fractures only slightly activated during very short injection periods;(iii)ductile behavior enhances the activation of natural fractures but reduces fracture complexity compared with brittle samples,even under lower stress difference;and(iv)for typical deep shale formations,larger fluid injection volumes combined with high-density,multi-cluster fracturing techniques are recommended.展开更多
Traditional oilfields face increasing extraction challenges, primarily due to reservoir quality degradation and production decline, which are further exacerbated by volatile international crude oil prices—illustrated...Traditional oilfields face increasing extraction challenges, primarily due to reservoir quality degradation and production decline, which are further exacerbated by volatile international crude oil prices—illustrated by Brent Crude’s trajectory from pandemic-induced negative pricing to geopolitically driven surges exceeding USD 100 per barrel. This study addresses these complexities through an integrated methodological framework applied to medium-permeability sandstone reservoirs in the Xinjiang oilfield by combining advanced numerical simulations with multivariate regression analysis. The methodology employs Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) to stratify geological parameter distributions and constructs heterogeneous reservoir models using Petrel software, rigorously validated through historical production data matching. Production forecasting integrates numerical simulation and Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), while investment estimation utilizes Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression to correlate engineering parameters with drilling and completion costs. Economic evaluation incorporates Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling and breakeven analysis, establishing techno-economic boundaries via oil price sensitivity analysis ranging from USD 40 to 90 per barrel. Visualization tools, including 3D heatmaps, delineate nonlinear interactions among engineering, geological, and investment datasets under economic constraints. Key findings demonstrate that for the target reservoirs, as oil prices increase from USD 40 to USD 90 per barrel, the minimum economic thickness threshold decreases from approximately 5.7 m to about 2.5 m, with model prediction errors consistently below 25% across validation datasets. This framework provides scientifically grounded decision support for optimizing capital allocation and offers actionable insights to enhance undeveloped hydrocarbon development planning amid market uncertainty. Ultimately, it supports national energy security through technically robust and economically viable resource exploitation strategies.展开更多
As environmental awareness,waste minimization and conscious living gain widespread attention,endeavors have been dedicated to acquiring new water-based(WB)lubricants for green manufacturing.Zeolitic Imidazolate Framew...As environmental awareness,waste minimization and conscious living gain widespread attention,endeavors have been dedicated to acquiring new water-based(WB)lubricants for green manufacturing.Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8(ZIF-8),an important branch of metal organic frameworks(MOFs),can perform ex-ceptional lubricity add-on water conditions.Nevertheless,surface functionalization of ZIF-8 nanoparticles is a key issue for promoting interfacial consistency and mixing stability in aqueous solutions.In this research work,the functionalization approach of ZIF-8 via polydopamine polymerization process(PDA)was adopted to enhance its dispersion durability in water.A ball-on-flat linear reciprocating tribometer was used to test the lubrication achievement of the functionalized ZIF-8@PDA as an additive nanoparticle in water under room temperature.The experimental findings revealed a significant lubrication improvement,with the coefficient of friction(COF)being decreased by 33.9%with a 4.0 wt%content of ZIF-8@PDA.The wear track width distance saw a reduction of 34.4%when utilizing a 2.0 wt%inclusion of ZIF-8@PDA.This lubrication enhancement accounts for mi-crobearing and mending effects provided by ZIF-8@PDA.展开更多
Deepwater drilling riser is the key equipment connecting the subsea wellhead and floating drilling platform.Due to complex marine environment,vortex-induced vibration(ViV)will be generated on riser,which will induce f...Deepwater drilling riser is the key equipment connecting the subsea wellhead and floating drilling platform.Due to complex marine environment,vortex-induced vibration(ViV)will be generated on riser,which will induce fatigue failure and even cause unpredictable drilling accidents.Therefore,it is important to study the ViV characteristics of deepwater drilling riser and reveal the main controlling factors for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of deepwater drilling engineering.In this paper,the ViV of deepwater drilling riser is numerically simulated in time domain based on the discrete vortex method(DvM).A hydrodynamic analysis model and governing equation of VIV is proposed with considering the effect of riser motion using DVM and slice method,where the governing equation is solved by Runge-Kutta method.Model validation is performed,which verified the correctness and accuracy of the mechanical model and the solution method.On this basis,the influence of the number of control points,current velocity,riser outer diameter,shear flow and top tension on the ViV characteristics of deepwater drilling risers are discussed in detail.The results show that with the increase of current velocity,the vibration amplitude of deepwater drilling riser decreases obviously,while the vibration frequency increases gradually.However,if the outer diameter of riser increases,the vibration amplitude increases,while the vibration frequency decreases gradually.The top tension also has great influence on the VIV of riser.When the top tension is 1.25 G,the VIV is suppressed to a certain extent.This study has guiding significance for optimal design and engineering control of deepwater drilling riser.展开更多
The application of artificial intelligence(AI)has become inevitable in the petroleum industry.In drilling and completion engineering,AI is regarded as a transformative technology that can lower costs and significantly...The application of artificial intelligence(AI)has become inevitable in the petroleum industry.In drilling and completion engineering,AI is regarded as a transformative technology that can lower costs and significantly improve drilling efficiency(DE),In recent years,numerous studies have focused on intelligent algorithms and their application.Advanced technologies,such as digital twins and physics-guided neural networks,are expected to play roles in drilling and completion engineering.However,many challenges remain to be addressed,such as the automatic processing of multi-source and multi-scale data.Additionally,in intelligent drilling and completion,methods for the fusion of data-driven and physicsbased models,few-sample learning,uncertainty modeling,and the interpretability and transferability of intelligent algorithms are research frontiers.Based on intelligent application scenarios,this study comprehensively reviews the research status of intelligent drilling and completion and discusses key research areas in the future.This study aims to enhance the berthing of AI techniques in drilling and completion engineering.展开更多
Hydraulic fracturing technology has played an important role in the exploitation of unconventional oil and gas resources,however,its application to gas hydrate reservoirs has been rarely studied.Currently,there is sti...Hydraulic fracturing technology has played an important role in the exploitation of unconventional oil and gas resources,however,its application to gas hydrate reservoirs has been rarely studied.Currently,there is still limited understanding of the propagation and extension of fractures around the wellbore during the fracturing process of horizontal wells in hydrate reservoirs,as well as the stress interference patterns between fractures.This study simulates hydraulic fracturing processes in hydrate reservoirs using a fluidsolid coupling discrete element method(DEM),and analyzes the impacts of hydrate saturation and geological and engineering factors on fracture extension and stress disturbance.The results show that hydraulic fracturing is more effective when hydrate saturation exceeds 30%and that fracture pressure increases with saturation.The increase in horizontal stress differential enhances the directionality of fracture propagation and reduces stress disturbance.The distribution uniformity index(DUI)reveals that injection pressure is directly proportional to the number of main fractures and inversely proportional to fracturing time,with fracturing efficiency depending on the spacing between injection points and the distance between wells.This work may provide reference for the commercial exploitation of natural gas hydrates.展开更多
Through systematic investigation of deep coal-rock gas in the Ordos Basin,NW China,this work analysed the thickness distribution of the entire Upper Paleozoic coal-rock intervals,quantified the resource potential of r...Through systematic investigation of deep coal-rock gas in the Ordos Basin,NW China,this work analysed the thickness distribution of the entire Upper Paleozoic coal-rock intervals,quantified the resource potential of representative areas(a 12000 km2 rectangular block in the eastern Ordos Basin roughly centered on Yulin City),clarified the occurrence characteristics of coal-rock gas,and identified key development indicators for gas wells,thereby defining the direction for iterative optimization of key technologies.(1)The total coal-rock gas in-place of the Upper Paleozoic coal seams 1^(#)-10^(#)in the resource evaluation region is assessed at 5.66×10^(12) m^(3),of which coal seam 8^(#),currently the main target interval,contains about 3.08×10^(12) m^(3),accounting for roughly 54%of the total.(2)Deep coal-rock gas is characterized by a high ratio of free gas.Under the conditions of 2000 m burial depth,6.35%porosity,95%free gas saturation,and 22.13 m^(3)/t total gas content,the free gas content of the reservoir is estimated to be ca.40%of the total gas.(3)Three productivity evaluation models(triangular,convex,concave)are developed for horizontal wells,of which the triangular model can serve as the reference model for predicting the estimated ultimate recovery(EUR)throughout the lifecycle of coal-rock gas wells.Using the triangular model with a 7 m coal thickness,1500 m effective lateral length and 400 m well spacing,the average single-well EUR is determined to be 4621.28×10^(4) m^(3).(4)Development of the coal seam 8^(#)should employ horizontal wells with pressure-controlled production.Meanwhile,it can be further optimized by adopting the cost-effective strategies of Sulige Gas Field in the Ordos Basin,China.(5)To achieve cost-effective development and increase primary recovery factor,key technologies must undergo continuous iteration and upgrading,focusing on accelerating drilling,extending effective lateral lengths,high-intensity reservoir stimulation,and well-pattern optimization.展开更多
In the early stages of oil exploration,oil is produced through processes such as well drilling.Later,hot water may be injected into the well to improve production.A key challenge is understanding how the temperature a...In the early stages of oil exploration,oil is produced through processes such as well drilling.Later,hot water may be injected into the well to improve production.A key challenge is understanding how the temperature and velocity of the injected hot water affect the production rate.This is the focus of the current study.It proposes variableviscosity mathematical models for heat and water saturation in a reservoir containing Bonny-light crude oil,with the aim of investigating the effects of water temperature and velocity on the recovery rate.First,two sets of experimental data are used to construct explicit temperature-dependent viscosity models for Bonny-light crude oil and water.These viscosity models are incorporated into the Buckley-Leverette equation for the dynamics of water saturation.A convex combination of the thermal conductivities of oil and water is used to formulate a heat propagation model.A finite volume scheme with temperature-dependent HLL numerical flux is proposed for saturation,while a finite difference approximation is derived for the heat model,both on a staggered grid.The convergence of the method is verified numerically.Simulations are conducted with different parameter values.The results show that at a wall temperature of 10℃,an increase in the injection velocity from 0.1 to 0.25 increases the production rate from 8.33%to 20.8%.Meanwhile,with an injection velocity of v=1,an increase in the temperature of the injected water from 25℃ to 55℃ increases production rate from 59.48%to 61.95%.Therefore,it is concluded that an increase in either or both the temperature and velocity of the injected water leads to increased oil production,which is physically realistic.This indicates that the developed model is able to give useful insights into hot water flooding.展开更多
This study introduces a novel methodology and makes case studies for anomaly detection in multivariate oil production time-series data,utilizing a supervised Transformer algorithm to identify spurious events related t...This study introduces a novel methodology and makes case studies for anomaly detection in multivariate oil production time-series data,utilizing a supervised Transformer algorithm to identify spurious events related to interval control valves(ICVs)in intelligent well completions(IWC).Transformer algorithms present significant advantages in time-series anomaly detection,primarily due to their ability to handle data drift and capture complex patterns effectively.Their self-attention mechanism allows these models to adapt to shifts in data distribution over time,ensuring resilience against changes that can occur in time-series data.Additionally,Transformers excel at identifying intricate temporal dependencies and long-range interactions,which are often challenging for traditional models.Field tests conducted in the ultradeep water subsea wells of the Santos Basin further validate the model’s capability for early anomaly identification of ICVs,minimizing non-productive time and safeguarding well integrity.The model achieved an accuracy of 0.9544,a balanced accuracy of 0.9694 and an F1-Score of 0.9574,representing significant improvements over previous literature models.展开更多
Temporary plugging and diversion fracturing(TPDF)is widely used to promote the uniform and complex distribution of multi-clustered hydraulic fractures(HFs)in a horizontal well of the unconventional formations.However,...Temporary plugging and diversion fracturing(TPDF)is widely used to promote the uniform and complex distribution of multi-clustered hydraulic fractures(HFs)in a horizontal well of the unconventional formations.However,the migration behavior of temporary plugging agent(TPA),as a function of the concentration and particle size of TPA and cluster-perforation numbers,etc.,determining the effectiveness of this technique,remains unclear.Therefore,this study conducted innovatively a series of TPDF simulation experiments on transparent polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)specimens(cubic block of 30 cm×30 cm×30 cm)to explore visually the migration behavior of TPA in multi-clustered HFs in a horizontal well.A laboratory hydraulic sandblasting perforation completion technique was implemented to simulate the multi-cluster perforations.All the distributions of wellbore,perforations,HFs,and TPA can be seen clearly inside the PMMA specimen post the experiment.The results show that there are four characteristic plugging positions for the TPA:mouth of HF,middle of HF,tip of HF,and the intersection of HFs.Small particle size TPA tends to migrate to the fracture tip for plugging,while large particle size TPA tends to plug at the fracture mouth.The migration of the TPA is influenced obviously by the morphology of the fracture wall.A smooth fracture wall is conducive to the migration of the TPA to the far end of HFs,but not conducive to generating the plugging zone and HF diversion.In contrast,a"leaf vein"fracture of rough wall is conducive to generating the plugging layer and the diversion of HFs,but not conducive to the migration of the TPA to the far end of HFs.The migration ability of TPA in a"shell"pattern is intermediate between the two above cases.Increasing TPA concentration can encourage TPA to migrate more quickly to the characteristic plugging position,and thereby to promote the creation of effective plugging and subsequently the multi-stage diversion of the HFs.Nevertheless,excessive concentration may cause the TPA to settle prematurely,affecting the propagation of the HFs to the far end.Increasing the number of clusters to a certain extent can encourage TPA to migrate into the HFs and form plugging,and promote the diversion.An evaluation system for the migration ability of granular TPA has been established,and it was calculated that when there is no plugging expectation target,the comprehensive migration ability of small particle size TPA is stronger than that of large particle size TPA.This research provides theoretical foundation for the optimization of temporary plugging parameters.展开更多
The development of gas condensate reservoirs with a large gas cap,thin oil rim,strong bottom water,and natural barriers faces numerous challenges,including reservoir heterogeneity,coning effects,phase changes,and mult...The development of gas condensate reservoirs with a large gas cap,thin oil rim,strong bottom water,and natural barriers faces numerous challenges,including reservoir heterogeneity,coning effects,phase changes,and multiphase flow dynamics.The influx of gas and water may lead to a low recovery of the oil rim,while reservoir heterogeneity and natural barriers further exacerbate the uneven distribution of reservoir fluid,complicating development strategies.This paper aims to investigate innovative and effective development strategies for this type of reservoir.A detailed,proportionally scaled numerical simulation is performed based on the experimental results of an artificial sand-filled model,providing novel insights into the dynamic behavior of these reservoirs.By understanding the phase behavior and fluid flow characteristics of the reservoir,the study simulates various strategies for the rational and efficient development of the gas condensate reservoir.These strategies include well patterns and completions,the decision to develop the oil rim or gas cap,depletion rates,the bottom water control,and gas injection.The results show that horizontal wells or highly deviated wells are more suitable for the development of the oil rim,as they provide larger control ranges.The presence of strong bottom water is advantageous for displacement energy supply and pressure maintenance,but it intensifies water coning effects,leading to an earlier breakthrough and a sharp production decline.Therefore,it is preferable to apply highly deviated wells at the oil-gas contact,developing the oil rim at lower rates and smaller pressure gradients,followed by developing the gas cap.This approach can reduce water coning effects and improve recovery,with oil and gas recovery reaching 24.4%and 67.95%,respectively,which is an increase of 16.74%and 17.84%compared to direct depletion development of the gas cap.Due to the strong water bottom,continuous gas injection at the top of the reservoir becomes challenging.This study introduces gas assisted gravity drainage with water control technology,a novel and highly effective approach that addresses the impact of bottom water coning effects on the oil and gas zones and overcomes the limitations of gas flooding in reservoirs with strong bottom water.This method can significantly improve oil and gas recovery,achieving recovery of 39.74%and 84.50%,respectively.Compared to the conventional depletion strategy of sequential oil rim and gas cap development,this method achieves additional improvements of 15.33%and 16.55%in oil and gas recovery,respectively.展开更多
The high-temperature conditions of deep oil and gas reservoirs notably affect the porosity and permeability of rocks.In situ temperature-preserved coring(ITP-Coring)technology is crucial for accurately assessing rock ...The high-temperature conditions of deep oil and gas reservoirs notably affect the porosity and permeability of rocks.In situ temperature-preserved coring(ITP-Coring)technology is crucial for accurately assessing rock properties in deep reservoirs.High-performance thermal insulation materials are crucial for supporting ITP-Coring during deep oil and gas exploration.This study explores the impact of high-temperature and high-pressure(HTHP)conditions on hollow glass microsphere/epoxy(HGM/EP)thermal insulation materials,focusing on the interphase.Investigations of HGM/EP materials with varying hollow glass microsphere(HGM)strengths and volume fractions reveal that elevated temperatures cause the molecular chains of the epoxy resin matrix to relax,leading to matrix softening and a decline in mechanical properties.Additionally,high-pressure water infiltrates the material,damaging the interphase and HGMs,further compromising material performance.The combined HTHP environment accelerates this degradation.Dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA)shows that S60HS HGMs,which possess higher strength,interact more strongly with the matrix and exhibit higher entanglement density,resulting in superior interphase adhesion.This enhances stress transfer efficiency and reduces the loss of storage modulus at the interphase.Theoretical analysis indicates that the interphase thickness and modulus of S-f40 remain mostly unaffected after HTHP treatment,with values higher than the epoxy matrix.This correlates with DMA results,demonstrating that S-f40 has the smallest adhesion factor(A),indicating the highest interfacial stress transfer efficiency.S-f40 also exhibits optimal thermal conductivity and mechanical properties,making it ideal for ITP-Coring in deep reservoirs.These findings provide insights for optimizing materials in HTHP environments for deep reservoir exploration.展开更多
As the global exploration and development of oil and gas resources advances into deep formations,the harsh conditions of high temperature and high salinity present significant challenges for drilling fluids.In order t...As the global exploration and development of oil and gas resources advances into deep formations,the harsh conditions of high temperature and high salinity present significant challenges for drilling fluids.In order to address the technical difficulties associated with the failure of filtrate loss reducers under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions.In this study,a hydrophobic zwitterionic filtrate loss reducer(PDA)was synthesized based on N,N-dimethylacrylamide(DMAA),2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid(AMPS),diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride(DMDAAC),styrene(ST)and a specialty vinyl monomer(A1).When the concentration of PDA was 3%,the FLAPI of PDA-WBDF was 9.8 mL and the FLHTHP(180℃,3.5 MPa)was 37.8 mL after aging at 240℃for 16 h.In the saturated NaCl environment,the FLAPI of PDA-SWBDF was 4.0 mL and the FLHTHP(180℃,3.5 MPa)was 32.0 mL after aging at 220℃ for 16 h.Under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions,the combined effect of anti-polyelectrolyte and hydrophobic association allowed PDA to adsorb on the bentonite surface tightly.The sulfonic acid groups of PDA increased the negative electronegativity and the hydration film thickness on bentonite surface,which enhanced the colloidal stability,maintained the flattened lamellar structure of bentonite and formed an appropriate particle size distribution,resulting in the formation of dense mud cakes and reducing the filtration loss effectively.展开更多
The tension leg platform is a typical compliant platform that is connected to the seabed through tension leg tendons.However,it is hard to characterize tension leg tendons due to the complexity of their force and moti...The tension leg platform is a typical compliant platform that is connected to the seabed through tension leg tendons.However,it is hard to characterize tension leg tendons due to the complexity of their force and motions as well as the lack of full-scale test methods.We performed a finite element analysis and full-scale four-point bending fatigue tests on tension leg tendons and connectors to study the fatigue properties of the tension leg tendons(made using 36in-X70 steel pipes)used in the Gulf of Mexico.The maximum deflection and the maximum stress of samples under complex loading were estimated through finite element simulation to ensure the testing requirements,including load intensity,load method,load path,and frequency.The maximum equivalent strain and the corresponding position were then determined through testing,which were further compared with simulation results to verify their accuracy and applicability.The maximum strain amplitude from simulations was 761.42με,while the equivalent strain amplitude obtained through tests was 734.90με,which is close to the simulation result.In addition,when the number of fatigue cycles reached 1.055 million,sample damage did not occur.It confirms that the fatigue performance of the tendon steel pipe weld is better than the C1 curve value shown in the DNV RP C203 specification.The proposed full-scale approach to study the fatigue properties of tension leg tendons can provide a reference for domestic engineering design and manufacture of tension leg tendons as well as promote the localization of test equipment.展开更多
文摘The increased interest in geothermal energy is evident,along with the exploitation of traditional hydrothermal systems,in the growing research and projects developing around the reuse of already-drilled oil,gas,and exploration wells.The Republic of Croatia has around 4000 wells,however,due to a long period since most of these wells were drilled and completed,there is uncertainty about how many are available for retrofitting as deep-borehole heat exchangers.Nevertheless,as hydrocarbon production decreases,it is expected that the number of wells available for the revitalization and exploitation of geothermal energy will increase.The revitalization of wells via deep-borehole heat exchangers involves installing a coaxial heat exchanger and circulating the working fluid in a closed system,during which heat is transferred from the surrounding rock medium to the circulating fluid.Since drilled wells are not of uniformdepth and are located in areas with different thermal rock properties and geothermal gradients,an analysis was conducted to determine available thermal energy as a function of well depth,geothermal gradient,and circulating fluid flow rate.Additionally,an economic analysis was performed to determine the benefits of retrofitting existing assets,such as drilled wells,compared to drilling new wells to obtain the same amount of thermal energy.
文摘The shale gas development in China faces challenges such as complex reservoir conditions and high development costs.Based on the pore pressure and geostress coupling theory,this paper studies the geostress evolution laws and fracture network characteristics of shale gas infill wells.A mechanism model of CN platform logging data and geomechanical parameters is established to simulate the influence of parent well’s production on the geostress in the infill well area.It is suggested that with the increase of production time,normal fault stress state and horizontal stress deflection will occur.The smaller the parent well spacing and the longer the production time,the earlier the normal fault stress state appears and the larger the range.Based on the model,the fracture network morphology and construction parameters of infill wells are optimized.parentparentparentparent The results indicate that:1:A well spacing of 500 m achieves a Pareto optimum between“full reserve coverage”and“stress barrier”;2:A parent well recovery degree of 30%corresponds to the critical point of stress reversal,where the lateral deflection rate of the infill fracture is less than 8%and the SRV loss is minimized;3:6-cluster intensive completion with twice the liquid intensity increases the fracture complexity index by 1.7 times,enhances well group EUR by 15.4%,and reduces single-well cost by 22%.This research fills the theoretical gap in the collaborative optimization of“multi-parameter,multi-objective and multi-constraint”and provide parameter optimization basis for shale gas infill well development in China and help to improve the development efficiency and economic benefits.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52204005,52192622,U20A20265)the Sichuan Science Fund for Young Scholars(23NSFSC4652).
文摘Deep shale gas reservoirs in the southern Sichuan Basin are typically characterized by significant horizontal stress anisotropy(expressed as stress difference),variable brittleness-ductility in rock mechanics,and strong heterogeneity.These complex geomechanical conditions lead to pronounced differences in hydraulic fracturing outcomes among wells and sections.To investigate hydraulic fracture propagation and fracturing fluid injection behavior under varying geomechanical settings,true triaxial physical simulation tests were performed on 400×400×400 mm artificial rock samples.The samples were designed with different media properties based on similarity criteria.A sensitivity analysis was conducted to assess the effects of brittleness-ductility characteristics,natural fractures,and in-situ stress conditions.The results reveal that:(i)brittle samples with lower stress difference are favorable for forming complex,perforable fracture networks;(ii)brittle samples with higher stress difference tend to develop simple,planar hydraulic fractures,with natural fractures only slightly activated during very short injection periods;(iii)ductile behavior enhances the activation of natural fractures but reduces fracture complexity compared with brittle samples,even under lower stress difference;and(iv)for typical deep shale formations,larger fluid injection volumes combined with high-density,multi-cluster fracturing techniques are recommended.
文摘Traditional oilfields face increasing extraction challenges, primarily due to reservoir quality degradation and production decline, which are further exacerbated by volatile international crude oil prices—illustrated by Brent Crude’s trajectory from pandemic-induced negative pricing to geopolitically driven surges exceeding USD 100 per barrel. This study addresses these complexities through an integrated methodological framework applied to medium-permeability sandstone reservoirs in the Xinjiang oilfield by combining advanced numerical simulations with multivariate regression analysis. The methodology employs Latin Hypercube Sampling (LHS) to stratify geological parameter distributions and constructs heterogeneous reservoir models using Petrel software, rigorously validated through historical production data matching. Production forecasting integrates numerical simulation and Decline Curve Analysis (DCA), while investment estimation utilizes Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression to correlate engineering parameters with drilling and completion costs. Economic evaluation incorporates Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) modeling and breakeven analysis, establishing techno-economic boundaries via oil price sensitivity analysis ranging from USD 40 to 90 per barrel. Visualization tools, including 3D heatmaps, delineate nonlinear interactions among engineering, geological, and investment datasets under economic constraints. Key findings demonstrate that for the target reservoirs, as oil prices increase from USD 40 to USD 90 per barrel, the minimum economic thickness threshold decreases from approximately 5.7 m to about 2.5 m, with model prediction errors consistently below 25% across validation datasets. This framework provides scientifically grounded decision support for optimizing capital allocation and offers actionable insights to enhance undeveloped hydrocarbon development planning amid market uncertainty. Ultimately, it supports national energy security through technically robust and economically viable resource exploitation strategies.
基金Supported by Shaanxi Provincial Natural Science Basic Research Program(Grant No.2025JC-YBMS-353)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(Grant No.ZYTS25049)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52105205).
文摘As environmental awareness,waste minimization and conscious living gain widespread attention,endeavors have been dedicated to acquiring new water-based(WB)lubricants for green manufacturing.Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-8(ZIF-8),an important branch of metal organic frameworks(MOFs),can perform ex-ceptional lubricity add-on water conditions.Nevertheless,surface functionalization of ZIF-8 nanoparticles is a key issue for promoting interfacial consistency and mixing stability in aqueous solutions.In this research work,the functionalization approach of ZIF-8 via polydopamine polymerization process(PDA)was adopted to enhance its dispersion durability in water.A ball-on-flat linear reciprocating tribometer was used to test the lubrication achievement of the functionalized ZIF-8@PDA as an additive nanoparticle in water under room temperature.The experimental findings revealed a significant lubrication improvement,with the coefficient of friction(COF)being decreased by 33.9%with a 4.0 wt%content of ZIF-8@PDA.The wear track width distance saw a reduction of 34.4%when utilizing a 2.0 wt%inclusion of ZIF-8@PDA.This lubrication enhancement accounts for mi-crobearing and mending effects provided by ZIF-8@PDA.
基金the financial support from National Key R&D Program of China(Grant number:2024YFC2815100)Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant number:52322110)Beijing Nova Program(Grant number:20230484341).
文摘Deepwater drilling riser is the key equipment connecting the subsea wellhead and floating drilling platform.Due to complex marine environment,vortex-induced vibration(ViV)will be generated on riser,which will induce fatigue failure and even cause unpredictable drilling accidents.Therefore,it is important to study the ViV characteristics of deepwater drilling riser and reveal the main controlling factors for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of deepwater drilling engineering.In this paper,the ViV of deepwater drilling riser is numerically simulated in time domain based on the discrete vortex method(DvM).A hydrodynamic analysis model and governing equation of VIV is proposed with considering the effect of riser motion using DVM and slice method,where the governing equation is solved by Runge-Kutta method.Model validation is performed,which verified the correctness and accuracy of the mechanical model and the solution method.On this basis,the influence of the number of control points,current velocity,riser outer diameter,shear flow and top tension on the ViV characteristics of deepwater drilling risers are discussed in detail.The results show that with the increase of current velocity,the vibration amplitude of deepwater drilling riser decreases obviously,while the vibration frequency increases gradually.However,if the outer diameter of riser increases,the vibration amplitude increases,while the vibration frequency decreases gradually.The top tension also has great influence on the VIV of riser.When the top tension is 1.25 G,the VIV is suppressed to a certain extent.This study has guiding significance for optimal design and engineering control of deepwater drilling riser.
基金support of the National Key Research and Development Project of China(2019YFA0708300)National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(52125401)National Natural Science Foundation of China(L1924060)。
文摘The application of artificial intelligence(AI)has become inevitable in the petroleum industry.In drilling and completion engineering,AI is regarded as a transformative technology that can lower costs and significantly improve drilling efficiency(DE),In recent years,numerous studies have focused on intelligent algorithms and their application.Advanced technologies,such as digital twins and physics-guided neural networks,are expected to play roles in drilling and completion engineering.However,many challenges remain to be addressed,such as the automatic processing of multi-source and multi-scale data.Additionally,in intelligent drilling and completion,methods for the fusion of data-driven and physicsbased models,few-sample learning,uncertainty modeling,and the interpretability and transferability of intelligent algorithms are research frontiers.Based on intelligent application scenarios,this study comprehensively reviews the research status of intelligent drilling and completion and discusses key research areas in the future.This study aims to enhance the berthing of AI techniques in drilling and completion engineering.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Plan(2023YFC2811001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(42206233)the Taishan Scholars Program(tsqn202312280,tsqn202306297)。
文摘Hydraulic fracturing technology has played an important role in the exploitation of unconventional oil and gas resources,however,its application to gas hydrate reservoirs has been rarely studied.Currently,there is still limited understanding of the propagation and extension of fractures around the wellbore during the fracturing process of horizontal wells in hydrate reservoirs,as well as the stress interference patterns between fractures.This study simulates hydraulic fracturing processes in hydrate reservoirs using a fluidsolid coupling discrete element method(DEM),and analyzes the impacts of hydrate saturation and geological and engineering factors on fracture extension and stress disturbance.The results show that hydraulic fracturing is more effective when hydrate saturation exceeds 30%and that fracture pressure increases with saturation.The increase in horizontal stress differential enhances the directionality of fracture propagation and reduces stress disturbance.The distribution uniformity index(DUI)reveals that injection pressure is directly proportional to the number of main fractures and inversely proportional to fracturing time,with fracturing efficiency depending on the spacing between injection points and the distance between wells.This work may provide reference for the commercial exploitation of natural gas hydrates.
基金Supported by the Scientific Research and Technology Development Project of PetroChina Company Limited(2023YQX103)Scientific Research and Technology Development Project of China National Petroleum Corporation(2024DJ86).
文摘Through systematic investigation of deep coal-rock gas in the Ordos Basin,NW China,this work analysed the thickness distribution of the entire Upper Paleozoic coal-rock intervals,quantified the resource potential of representative areas(a 12000 km2 rectangular block in the eastern Ordos Basin roughly centered on Yulin City),clarified the occurrence characteristics of coal-rock gas,and identified key development indicators for gas wells,thereby defining the direction for iterative optimization of key technologies.(1)The total coal-rock gas in-place of the Upper Paleozoic coal seams 1^(#)-10^(#)in the resource evaluation region is assessed at 5.66×10^(12) m^(3),of which coal seam 8^(#),currently the main target interval,contains about 3.08×10^(12) m^(3),accounting for roughly 54%of the total.(2)Deep coal-rock gas is characterized by a high ratio of free gas.Under the conditions of 2000 m burial depth,6.35%porosity,95%free gas saturation,and 22.13 m^(3)/t total gas content,the free gas content of the reservoir is estimated to be ca.40%of the total gas.(3)Three productivity evaluation models(triangular,convex,concave)are developed for horizontal wells,of which the triangular model can serve as the reference model for predicting the estimated ultimate recovery(EUR)throughout the lifecycle of coal-rock gas wells.Using the triangular model with a 7 m coal thickness,1500 m effective lateral length and 400 m well spacing,the average single-well EUR is determined to be 4621.28×10^(4) m^(3).(4)Development of the coal seam 8^(#)should employ horizontal wells with pressure-controlled production.Meanwhile,it can be further optimized by adopting the cost-effective strategies of Sulige Gas Field in the Ordos Basin,China.(5)To achieve cost-effective development and increase primary recovery factor,key technologies must undergo continuous iteration and upgrading,focusing on accelerating drilling,extending effective lateral lengths,high-intensity reservoir stimulation,and well-pattern optimization.
文摘In the early stages of oil exploration,oil is produced through processes such as well drilling.Later,hot water may be injected into the well to improve production.A key challenge is understanding how the temperature and velocity of the injected hot water affect the production rate.This is the focus of the current study.It proposes variableviscosity mathematical models for heat and water saturation in a reservoir containing Bonny-light crude oil,with the aim of investigating the effects of water temperature and velocity on the recovery rate.First,two sets of experimental data are used to construct explicit temperature-dependent viscosity models for Bonny-light crude oil and water.These viscosity models are incorporated into the Buckley-Leverette equation for the dynamics of water saturation.A convex combination of the thermal conductivities of oil and water is used to formulate a heat propagation model.A finite volume scheme with temperature-dependent HLL numerical flux is proposed for saturation,while a finite difference approximation is derived for the heat model,both on a staggered grid.The convergence of the method is verified numerically.Simulations are conducted with different parameter values.The results show that at a wall temperature of 10℃,an increase in the injection velocity from 0.1 to 0.25 increases the production rate from 8.33%to 20.8%.Meanwhile,with an injection velocity of v=1,an increase in the temperature of the injected water from 25℃ to 55℃ increases production rate from 59.48%to 61.95%.Therefore,it is concluded that an increase in either or both the temperature and velocity of the injected water leads to increased oil production,which is physically realistic.This indicates that the developed model is able to give useful insights into hot water flooding.
文摘This study introduces a novel methodology and makes case studies for anomaly detection in multivariate oil production time-series data,utilizing a supervised Transformer algorithm to identify spurious events related to interval control valves(ICVs)in intelligent well completions(IWC).Transformer algorithms present significant advantages in time-series anomaly detection,primarily due to their ability to handle data drift and capture complex patterns effectively.Their self-attention mechanism allows these models to adapt to shifts in data distribution over time,ensuring resilience against changes that can occur in time-series data.Additionally,Transformers excel at identifying intricate temporal dependencies and long-range interactions,which are often challenging for traditional models.Field tests conducted in the ultradeep water subsea wells of the Santos Basin further validate the model’s capability for early anomaly identification of ICVs,minimizing non-productive time and safeguarding well integrity.The model achieved an accuracy of 0.9544,a balanced accuracy of 0.9694 and an F1-Score of 0.9574,representing significant improvements over previous literature models.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China Joint Fund for Enterprise Innovation and Development,Enrichment Mechanism and Stereoscopic Development of Shale Oil in Continental Rift Basins(No.U24B6002).
文摘Temporary plugging and diversion fracturing(TPDF)is widely used to promote the uniform and complex distribution of multi-clustered hydraulic fractures(HFs)in a horizontal well of the unconventional formations.However,the migration behavior of temporary plugging agent(TPA),as a function of the concentration and particle size of TPA and cluster-perforation numbers,etc.,determining the effectiveness of this technique,remains unclear.Therefore,this study conducted innovatively a series of TPDF simulation experiments on transparent polymethyl methacrylate(PMMA)specimens(cubic block of 30 cm×30 cm×30 cm)to explore visually the migration behavior of TPA in multi-clustered HFs in a horizontal well.A laboratory hydraulic sandblasting perforation completion technique was implemented to simulate the multi-cluster perforations.All the distributions of wellbore,perforations,HFs,and TPA can be seen clearly inside the PMMA specimen post the experiment.The results show that there are four characteristic plugging positions for the TPA:mouth of HF,middle of HF,tip of HF,and the intersection of HFs.Small particle size TPA tends to migrate to the fracture tip for plugging,while large particle size TPA tends to plug at the fracture mouth.The migration of the TPA is influenced obviously by the morphology of the fracture wall.A smooth fracture wall is conducive to the migration of the TPA to the far end of HFs,but not conducive to generating the plugging zone and HF diversion.In contrast,a"leaf vein"fracture of rough wall is conducive to generating the plugging layer and the diversion of HFs,but not conducive to the migration of the TPA to the far end of HFs.The migration ability of TPA in a"shell"pattern is intermediate between the two above cases.Increasing TPA concentration can encourage TPA to migrate more quickly to the characteristic plugging position,and thereby to promote the creation of effective plugging and subsequently the multi-stage diversion of the HFs.Nevertheless,excessive concentration may cause the TPA to settle prematurely,affecting the propagation of the HFs to the far end.Increasing the number of clusters to a certain extent can encourage TPA to migrate into the HFs and form plugging,and promote the diversion.An evaluation system for the migration ability of granular TPA has been established,and it was calculated that when there is no plugging expectation target,the comprehensive migration ability of small particle size TPA is stronger than that of large particle size TPA.This research provides theoretical foundation for the optimization of temporary plugging parameters.
基金the support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC Grant No.:52004032)。
文摘The development of gas condensate reservoirs with a large gas cap,thin oil rim,strong bottom water,and natural barriers faces numerous challenges,including reservoir heterogeneity,coning effects,phase changes,and multiphase flow dynamics.The influx of gas and water may lead to a low recovery of the oil rim,while reservoir heterogeneity and natural barriers further exacerbate the uneven distribution of reservoir fluid,complicating development strategies.This paper aims to investigate innovative and effective development strategies for this type of reservoir.A detailed,proportionally scaled numerical simulation is performed based on the experimental results of an artificial sand-filled model,providing novel insights into the dynamic behavior of these reservoirs.By understanding the phase behavior and fluid flow characteristics of the reservoir,the study simulates various strategies for the rational and efficient development of the gas condensate reservoir.These strategies include well patterns and completions,the decision to develop the oil rim or gas cap,depletion rates,the bottom water control,and gas injection.The results show that horizontal wells or highly deviated wells are more suitable for the development of the oil rim,as they provide larger control ranges.The presence of strong bottom water is advantageous for displacement energy supply and pressure maintenance,but it intensifies water coning effects,leading to an earlier breakthrough and a sharp production decline.Therefore,it is preferable to apply highly deviated wells at the oil-gas contact,developing the oil rim at lower rates and smaller pressure gradients,followed by developing the gas cap.This approach can reduce water coning effects and improve recovery,with oil and gas recovery reaching 24.4%and 67.95%,respectively,which is an increase of 16.74%and 17.84%compared to direct depletion development of the gas cap.Due to the strong water bottom,continuous gas injection at the top of the reservoir becomes challenging.This study introduces gas assisted gravity drainage with water control technology,a novel and highly effective approach that addresses the impact of bottom water coning effects on the oil and gas zones and overcomes the limitations of gas flooding in reservoirs with strong bottom water.This method can significantly improve oil and gas recovery,achieving recovery of 39.74%and 84.50%,respectively.Compared to the conventional depletion strategy of sequential oil rim and gas cap development,this method achieves additional improvements of 15.33%and 16.55%in oil and gas recovery,respectively.
基金This work was funded by the National Natural Science Foun-dation of China(No.52304033)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2023YFB2390200)Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Deep Earth Sciences and Geothermal Energy Exploitation and Utilization(No.DESGEEU-2023-10).
文摘The high-temperature conditions of deep oil and gas reservoirs notably affect the porosity and permeability of rocks.In situ temperature-preserved coring(ITP-Coring)technology is crucial for accurately assessing rock properties in deep reservoirs.High-performance thermal insulation materials are crucial for supporting ITP-Coring during deep oil and gas exploration.This study explores the impact of high-temperature and high-pressure(HTHP)conditions on hollow glass microsphere/epoxy(HGM/EP)thermal insulation materials,focusing on the interphase.Investigations of HGM/EP materials with varying hollow glass microsphere(HGM)strengths and volume fractions reveal that elevated temperatures cause the molecular chains of the epoxy resin matrix to relax,leading to matrix softening and a decline in mechanical properties.Additionally,high-pressure water infiltrates the material,damaging the interphase and HGMs,further compromising material performance.The combined HTHP environment accelerates this degradation.Dynamic mechanical analysis(DMA)shows that S60HS HGMs,which possess higher strength,interact more strongly with the matrix and exhibit higher entanglement density,resulting in superior interphase adhesion.This enhances stress transfer efficiency and reduces the loss of storage modulus at the interphase.Theoretical analysis indicates that the interphase thickness and modulus of S-f40 remain mostly unaffected after HTHP treatment,with values higher than the epoxy matrix.This correlates with DMA results,demonstrating that S-f40 has the smallest adhesion factor(A),indicating the highest interfacial stress transfer efficiency.S-f40 also exhibits optimal thermal conductivity and mechanical properties,making it ideal for ITP-Coring in deep reservoirs.These findings provide insights for optimizing materials in HTHP environments for deep reservoir exploration.
基金supported by State Key Laboratory of Deep Oil and Gas(No.SKLDOG2024-ZYRC-03)supported by the Excellent Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52322401)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52288101).
文摘As the global exploration and development of oil and gas resources advances into deep formations,the harsh conditions of high temperature and high salinity present significant challenges for drilling fluids.In order to address the technical difficulties associated with the failure of filtrate loss reducers under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions.In this study,a hydrophobic zwitterionic filtrate loss reducer(PDA)was synthesized based on N,N-dimethylacrylamide(DMAA),2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid(AMPS),diallyl dimethyl ammonium chloride(DMDAAC),styrene(ST)and a specialty vinyl monomer(A1).When the concentration of PDA was 3%,the FLAPI of PDA-WBDF was 9.8 mL and the FLHTHP(180℃,3.5 MPa)was 37.8 mL after aging at 240℃for 16 h.In the saturated NaCl environment,the FLAPI of PDA-SWBDF was 4.0 mL and the FLHTHP(180℃,3.5 MPa)was 32.0 mL after aging at 220℃ for 16 h.Under high-temperature and high-salinity conditions,the combined effect of anti-polyelectrolyte and hydrophobic association allowed PDA to adsorb on the bentonite surface tightly.The sulfonic acid groups of PDA increased the negative electronegativity and the hydration film thickness on bentonite surface,which enhanced the colloidal stability,maintained the flattened lamellar structure of bentonite and formed an appropriate particle size distribution,resulting in the formation of dense mud cakes and reducing the filtration loss effectively.
基金supported by the Innovation Capability Improvement Project of Scientific and Technological Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Shandong Province,China(2021TSGC1415).
文摘The tension leg platform is a typical compliant platform that is connected to the seabed through tension leg tendons.However,it is hard to characterize tension leg tendons due to the complexity of their force and motions as well as the lack of full-scale test methods.We performed a finite element analysis and full-scale four-point bending fatigue tests on tension leg tendons and connectors to study the fatigue properties of the tension leg tendons(made using 36in-X70 steel pipes)used in the Gulf of Mexico.The maximum deflection and the maximum stress of samples under complex loading were estimated through finite element simulation to ensure the testing requirements,including load intensity,load method,load path,and frequency.The maximum equivalent strain and the corresponding position were then determined through testing,which were further compared with simulation results to verify their accuracy and applicability.The maximum strain amplitude from simulations was 761.42με,while the equivalent strain amplitude obtained through tests was 734.90με,which is close to the simulation result.In addition,when the number of fatigue cycles reached 1.055 million,sample damage did not occur.It confirms that the fatigue performance of the tendon steel pipe weld is better than the C1 curve value shown in the DNV RP C203 specification.The proposed full-scale approach to study the fatigue properties of tension leg tendons can provide a reference for domestic engineering design and manufacture of tension leg tendons as well as promote the localization of test equipment.
