Since 2011,America has maintained its position as the world’s largest natural gas producer.Since 2017,America has consistently experienced a surplus in natural gas supply,becoming a net exporter of natural gas.Americ...Since 2011,America has maintained its position as the world’s largest natural gas producer.Since 2017,America has consistently experienced a surplus in natural gas supply,becoming a net exporter of natural gas.America’s“natural gas independence”has reshaped the global natural gas market,creating a new pattern of“supply shifting westward and consumption shifting eastward”.展开更多
The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 357.68 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 3.1% from the 1st quarter of 2025,a stably prosper...The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 357.68 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 3.1% from the 1st quarter of 2025,a stably prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas production companies was 542.01 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 4.8% from the 1st quarter of 2025,an increasingly prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas sales companies was 209.06 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 0.4% from the 1st quarter of 2025,an increasing prosperity in the short term and a prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity trend index of the natural gas industry in the coming year for the 2nd quarter of 2025 was 765.70,up 4.1% from the 1st quarter of 2025,a very prosperous state,indicating that natural gas industry experts are optimistic about the natural gas industry’s prosperity trend in the coming year.See Fig.1 and Table 1 for details.展开更多
On 13 December 2024,liquefied natural gas(LNG)company Venture Global LNG(Arlington,VA,USA)commenced commercial production of the super-chilled fuel at its partially completed Plaquemines LNG export terminal in Louisia...On 13 December 2024,liquefied natural gas(LNG)company Venture Global LNG(Arlington,VA,USA)commenced commercial production of the super-chilled fuel at its partially completed Plaquemines LNG export terminal in Louisiana(Fig.1)[1].In terms of dollars invested,the 21 billion USD plant is the fourth largest infrastructure project in the world[2].Venture Global initially expected the terminal to produce and ship 20 million tonnes of LNG annually[3].An 18 billion USD expansion of the terminal approved in February 2025 will bring its maximum annual produc-tion capacity to 45 million tonnes[4].When fully operational in 2027,the facility,located in Plaquemines Parish on the Mississippi River about 32 km south of New Orleans,will be among the largest in the world,further contributing to the US position as the world’s biggest LNG exporter[1].展开更多
1.Introduction With the increasing demand for petroleum and natural gas resources,along with technological advancements in exploration and production,the primary frontier of oil and gas resources has shifted from conv...1.Introduction With the increasing demand for petroleum and natural gas resources,along with technological advancements in exploration and production,the primary frontier of oil and gas resources has shifted from conventional oil and gas development to the domains of“Two Deeps,One Unconventional,One Mature,”which include deep onshore,deepwater,unconventional resources,and mature oilfields[1].展开更多
The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 346.98 in the 1st quarter of 2025,up 2.8%from the 4th quarter of 2024,a stably prospero...The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 346.98 in the 1st quarter of 2025,up 2.8%from the 4th quarter of 2024,a stably prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas production companies was 517.14 in the 1st quarter of 2025,up 4.5%from the 4th quarter of 2024,an increasingly prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas sales companies was 208.26 in the 1st quarter of 2025,down 0.9%from the 4th quarter of 2024.The gas sales company has experienced a decline in prosperity in short term,yet this does not alter its long-term upward trend.In the medium to long term,it remains in a highly prosperous state.;the prosperity trend index of the natural gas industry in the coming year for the 1st quarter of 2025 was 735.21,up 3.9%from the 4th quarter of 2024,a very prosperous state,indicating that natural gas industry experts are optimistic about the natural gas industry’s prosperity trend in the coming year.See Fig.1 and Table 1 for details.展开更多
Accurate identification of natural gas origin is fundamental to the theoretical research on natural gas geosciences and the exploration deployment and resource potential assessment of oil and gas.Since the 1970s,Acade...Accurate identification of natural gas origin is fundamental to the theoretical research on natural gas geosciences and the exploration deployment and resource potential assessment of oil and gas.Since the 1970s,Academician Dai Jinxing has developed a comprehensive system for natural gas origin determination,grounded in geochemical theory and practice,and based on the integrated analysis of stable isotopic compositions,molecular composition,light hydrocarbon fingerprints,and geological context.This paper systematically reviews the core framework established by him and his team according to related references and application results,focusing on the conceptual design and technical pathways of key diagnostic diagrams such asδ^(13)C_(1)-C_(1)/(C_(2)+C_(3)),δ^(13)C_(1)-δ^(13)C_(2)-δ^(13)C_(3),δ^(13)CCO_(2)versus CO_(2)content,and the C7light hydrocarbon ternary plot.We evaluate the applicability and innovation of these tools in distinguishing between oil-type gas,coal-derived gas,microbial gas,and abiogenic gas,as well as in identifying mixed-source gases and multi-stage charging systems.The findings suggest that this identification system has significantly advanced natural gas geochemical interpretation in China,shifting from single-indicator analyses to multi-parameter integration and from qualitative assessments to systematic graphical identification,and has also exerted considerable influence on international research in natural gas geochemistry.The structured overview of the development trajectory of natural gas origin discrimination methodologies provides a technical support for natural gas geological theory and practice and offers a scientific foundation for the academic evaluation and application of related achievements.展开更多
Clarifying the system structure of various influencing factors is a crucial prerequisite for identifying the key action point to address the“Energy Trilemma”in China’s natural gas industry.Based on the three-dimens...Clarifying the system structure of various influencing factors is a crucial prerequisite for identifying the key action point to address the“Energy Trilemma”in China’s natural gas industry.Based on the three-dimensional system of“safety and stability-economic feasibility-low-carbon and environmental protection,”an influencing factor system for the“Energy Trilemma”in the natural gas industry is constructed.展开更多
The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 367.71 in the 3rd quarter of 2025,up 2.8%from the 2nd quarter of 2025,a stably prospero...The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 367.71 in the 3rd quarter of 2025,up 2.8%from the 2nd quarter of 2025,a stably prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas production companies was 562.08 in the 3rd quarter of 2025,up 3.7%from the 2nd quarter of 2025,an increasingly prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term。展开更多
Since 2020,the global energy market has faced persistent disruptions due to geological tensions and the economic competition among great nations,with liquefied natural gas(LNG)emerging as a vital instrument in balanci...Since 2020,the global energy market has faced persistent disruptions due to geological tensions and the economic competition among great nations,with liquefied natural gas(LNG)emerging as a vital instrument in balancing energy security and transition within the global carbon neutrality framework.This study reviewed the global LNG market from 2020 to 2024 through prices,trade flows,liquefaction capacity,shipping,and regasification infrastructure to provide medium-and long-term market outlooks in terms of supply,demand,trade,liquefaction capacity,and prices.The following research results were obtained:(1)The global LNG market underwent profound reconstruction between 2020 and 2024,with natural gas prices retreating sharply after a period of extreme volatility.(2)LNG trade flows were fundamentally reshaped by a pronounced shift toward Europe,disrupting the traditional Asia-centric landscape.(3)Liquefaction capacity growth decelerated,with the United States surpassing Australia to become the world's largest market in terms of liquefaction capacity.(4)Global natural gas production is poised for steady growth,while demand retains substantial potential,driven by both economic expansion and energy transition.(5)A forthcoming wave of liquefaction projects is expected to create a less restricted supply-demand market balance,which would likely lead to diverging price paths and narrower spreads between major hubs.The LNG industry faces promising opportunities from energy transition and digitalization,particularly for floating storage regasification units and small-scale LNG,while confronting major challenges,including persistent geopolitical tensions,shipping route uncertainties,and increasing dependence on the pace of renewable energy deployment.展开更多
We often hear statements like“the market raises expectations for central bank interest rate cuts,resulting in higher commodity prices”.Given the current situation,the People’s Bank of China might adopt a more accom...We often hear statements like“the market raises expectations for central bank interest rate cuts,resulting in higher commodity prices”.Given the current situation,the People’s Bank of China might adopt a more accommodative monetary policy to mitigate the impact of the China-U.S.trade friction.Will this further easing of the monetary environment lead to an increase in natural gas prices?展开更多
Natural gas hydrate(NGH)has a bright future as a clean energy source with huge reserves.Coring is one of the most direct methods for NGH exploration and research.Preserving the in-situ properties of the core as much a...Natural gas hydrate(NGH)has a bright future as a clean energy source with huge reserves.Coring is one of the most direct methods for NGH exploration and research.Preserving the in-situ properties of the core as much as possible during the coring process is crucial for the assessment of NGH resources.However,most existing NGH coring techniques cannot preserve the in-situ temperature of NGH,leading to distortion of the physical properties of the obtained core,which makes it difficult to effectively guide NGH exploration and development.To overcome this limitation,this study introduces an innovative active temperature-preserved coring method for NGH utilizing phase change materials(PCM).An active temperature-preserved corer(ATPC)is designed and developed,and an indoor experimental system is established to investigate the heat transfer during the coring process.Based on the experimental results under different environment temperatures,a heat transfer model for the entire ATPC coring process has been established.The indoor experimental results are consistent with the theoretical predictions of the heat transfer model,confirming its validity.This model has reconstructed the temperature changes of the NGH core during the coring process,demonstrating that compared to the traditional coring method with only passive temperature-preserved measures,ATPC can effectively reduce the core temperature by more than 5.25℃.With ATPC,at environment temperatures of 15,20,25,and 30℃,the duration of low-temperature state for the NGH core is 53.85,32.87,20.32,and 11.83 min,respectively.These findings provide new perspectives on temperature-preserving core sampling in NGH and provide technical support for exploration and development in NGH.展开更多
Since the 21st century,the reserves of conventional natural gas as well as tight gas in China have been decreasing and their annual production growth rates have been generally reduced from double-digit to one-digit nu...Since the 21st century,the reserves of conventional natural gas as well as tight gas in China have been decreasing and their annual production growth rates have been generally reduced from double-digit to one-digit number of percentage.It is predicted that natural gas production will possibly reach up to 134 billion m^(3)in 2015;and if the marketable rate is 90%,the gas supply volume will probably be 120.6 billion m^(3)in 2015.Since shale gas development just has started currently,about 0.6 billion m^(3)of the marketable shale gas will be added to gas supply in 2015.The CBM gas production especially such gas consumption has long been lagged behind the expected targets,and what's more,flaws exist in their statistics;on this basis,it is assumed that the marketable CBM gas will be 4 billion Nm^(3)in 2015.With so many achievements made in the coal gas exploitation,it is forecasted that about 5.5 billion m^(3)coal gas will be added to gas supply in 2015.In total,the domestic fuel gas supply is roughly estimated to be 131 billion m^(3)in 2015;if the gas consumption in the year is presumably 231 billion m^(3),about 100 billion m^(3)gas will then be imported in 2015.From the presumable actual imports of piped gas and LNG terminals,there is still a gap of 27-30 billion m^(3)in 2015.Therefore,it is suggested that more LNG receiving terminals be put into production in advance and the increment of import gas be needed from Middle Asia.Also,it is proposed that the statistics be completed on the practical marketable fuel gas quantity in the fundamental study of energy planning in the National 13th Five-Year Plan.In conclusion,the economic system reform process is the key to the further development of oil and gas industry in China.展开更多
This work investigates the potential of low-pressure,medium-speed dual-fuel engines for cleaner maritime transportation.The thermodynamic performance of these engines is explored using three alternative fuels:liquefie...This work investigates the potential of low-pressure,medium-speed dual-fuel engines for cleaner maritime transportation.The thermodynamic performance of these engines is explored using three alternative fuels:liquefied natural gas(LNG),methanol,and ammonia.A parametric analysis examines the effect of adjustments to key engine parameters(compression ratio,boost pressure,and air-fuel ratio)on performance.Results show an initial improvement in performance with an increase in compression ratio,which reaches a peak and then declines.Similarly,increases in boost pressure and air-fuel ratio lead to linear performance gains.However,insufficient cooling reduces the amount of fuel burned,which hinders performance.Exergy analysis reveals significant exergy destruction within the engine,which ranges from 69.96%(methanol)to 78.48%(LNG).Notably,the combustion process is the leading cause of exergy loss.Among the fuels tested,methanol exhibits the lowest combustion-related exergy destruction(56.41%),followed by ammonia(62.12%)and LNG(73.77%).These findings suggest that methanol is a promising near-term alternative to LNG for marine fuel applications.展开更多
In 2024,China’s natural gas sector experienced robust growth in both supply and demand dynamics,as apparent consumption increased rapidly,reaching 426.05 billion m^(3),reflecting a 8.0%year-on-year surge.Domestic gas...In 2024,China’s natural gas sector experienced robust growth in both supply and demand dynamics,as apparent consumption increased rapidly,reaching 426.05 billion m^(3),reflecting a 8.0%year-on-year surge.Domestic gas increase in reserves and production persistently progressed,hitting a production volume of 249.27 billion m^(3) and achieving a six-year consecutive increment exceeding 13 billion m^(3).Imported natural gas continues to grow,with the combined volume of imported pipeline gas and imported LNG expected to reach 180.57 billion m^(3) in 2024,marking an 11.0%year-on-year increase.In 2025,China’s policy aimed at stabilizing growth will continue to exert its influence,maintaining a recovery trend in the national economy with steady progress.The natural gas market is expected to experience rapid growth,with demand primarily driven by industrial fuel and city gas,while the proportion of demand for power generation is anticipated to increase.The national natural gas demand growth rate is projected to be approximately 6%in 2025.展开更多
Compared to discrete continental marginal basins,the mechanisms of hydrocarbon migration and enrichment in transform continental marginal basins are poorly understood.In this study,we conducted a comprehensive analysi...Compared to discrete continental marginal basins,the mechanisms of hydrocarbon migration and enrichment in transform continental marginal basins are poorly understood.In this study,we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the main source rocks,reservoirs,and vertical migration pathways within the Rovuma(RB)and Tanzania(TB)basins in East Africa utilizing drilling,logging,seismic,and geochemical data.The results indicate that the enhanced preservation conditions of the Lower Jurassic source rocks in the southwest could lead to the discovery of large natural gas fields in the southern TB and RB.The primary reservoir is a deep-water turbidite sandstone.Due to topographic differences,the expanse of the turbidite sandstones in the RB is significantly larger than those in Tanzania.The main vertical migration pathways are the western boundary fault zone of the Kerimbas Graben(WBFZ)and the Seagap fault zone(SFZ).In the RB,natural gas migrates vertically along the WBFZ and preferentially accumulates in the deep-water turbidite sandstones of the footwall under the control of the fluid potential.Conversely,in the southern TB,the deep natural gas first migrates upward along the SFZ,then moves along the shallow branch faults in the sandstones on both sides of the SFZ.展开更多
The diffusion of hydrogen-blended natural gas(HBNG)from buried pipelines in the event of a leak is typically influenced by soil properties,including porosity,particle size,temperature distribution,relative humidity,an...The diffusion of hydrogen-blended natural gas(HBNG)from buried pipelines in the event of a leak is typically influenced by soil properties,including porosity,particle size,temperature distribution,relative humidity,and the depth of the pipeline.This study models the soil as an isotropic porous medium and employs a CFD-based numerical framework to simulate gas propagation,accounting for the coupled effects of soil temperature and humidity.The model is rigorously validated against experimental data on natural gas diffusion in soil.It is then used to explore the impact of relevant parameters on the diffusion behavior of HBNG under conditions of low leakage flux.The results reveal distinct diffusion dynamics across different soil types:hydrogen(H_(2))diffuses most rapidly in clay,more slowly in sandy soil,and slowest in loam.At the ground surface directly above the leakage point,H_(2)concentrations rise rapidly initially before stabilizing,while at more distant surface locations,the increase is gradual,with delays that grow with distance.In particular,in a micro-leak scenario,characterized by a pipeline buried 0.8 m deep and a leakage velocity of 3.492 m/s,the time required for the H_(2)concentration to reach 1%at the surface,2 m horizontally from the leak source,is approximately 4.8 h for clay,5 h for sandy soil,and 7 h for loam.The time taken for gas to reach the surface is highly sensitive to the burial depth of the pipeline.After 18 h of diffusion,the surface H_(2)molar fraction directly above the leak reaches 3.75%,3.2%,and 2.75%for burial depths of 0.8,1.1,and 1.5 m,respectively,with the concentration inversely proportional to the depth.Soil temperature exerts minimal influence on the overall diffusion rate but slows the rise in H_(2)concentration directly above the leak as temperature increases.Meanwhile,the effect of soil humidity on H_(2)diffusion is negligible.展开更多
The adaptation of existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transportation has attracted increasing attention in recent years.Yet,whether hydrogen and natural gas stratify under static conditions remains a subject o...The adaptation of existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transportation has attracted increasing attention in recent years.Yet,whether hydrogen and natural gas stratify under static conditions remains a subject of debate,and experimental evidence is still limited.This study presents an experimental investigation of the concentration distribution of hydrogen–natural gas mixtures under static conditions.Hydrogen concentration was measured using a KTL-2000M-H hydrogen analyzer,with a measurement range of 0–30%(by volume),an accuracy of 1%full scale(FS),and a resolution of 0.01%.Experiments were conducted in a 300 cm riser,filled with uniformly mixed hydrogen–methane standard gas,under various static conditions,including different hydrogen blending ratios(5.03%,10.03%,and 19.79%),pressures(0.5 MPa,2 MPa,and 4 MPa),and inclination angles(0◦,45◦,and 90◦).Results show that,at identical pressures and an inclination angle of 90◦,the presence of hydrogen at both ends of the riser remain nearly the same,indicating that the blending ratio exerts no significant influence on stratification.Moreover,across different pressures,the composition of the mixture remains highly uniform,with the maximum difference between the top and bottom of the riser limited to approximately 0.02%,well within the instrument’s margin of error—demonstrating that pressure has a negligible effect on hydrogen stratification.Similarly,variations in inclination angle exert minimal influence on hydrogen distribution.At 4 MPa,the concentration difference between the top and bottom ranges from 0.01%to 0.02%,confirming the absence of measurable stratification within experimental accuracy.展开更多
The numerical simulation and analysis of natural gas hydrates with heat and mass transfer are essential for identifying and predicting reservoir states during dissociation and seepage processes.In specific cases,the t...The numerical simulation and analysis of natural gas hydrates with heat and mass transfer are essential for identifying and predicting reservoir states during dissociation and seepage processes.In specific cases,the transported substance may undergo phase transitions between solid,liquid,or gas states during dissociation and hydration processes.To effectively predict hydrate dissociation performance influenced by multi-field coupling processes,this study proposes a novel bond-based peridynamic coupled finite difference model that accounts for gas-liquid two-phase seepage behavior.The developed peridynamic(PD)model simulates hydrate dissociation reactions accompanied by gas-liquid seepage,mass transfer,and heat transfer phenomena.The formulation demonstrates strong agreement with established analytical solutions for one-dimensional problems and finite element transient solutions for two-dimensional problems in the literature,validating the accuracy and reliability of the newly constructed model.This research presents an innovative approach to simulate heat transport and multiphase flow phenomena associated with hydrate dissociation.展开更多
The supply of energy is a severe challenge for every country,particularly those that are industrially developed and highly populated.Natural gas is among the most essential energy sources due to its reasonably low cos...The supply of energy is a severe challenge for every country,particularly those that are industrially developed and highly populated.Natural gas is among the most essential energy sources due to its reasonably low cost and high heating value.One of the elements of a sustainable energy supply is underground gas storage(UGS).UGS systems consist of a cushion gas(base gas)and a working gas.The cushion gas is injected into a reservoir to sustain the pressure and remain there until the period of storage ends,while the working gas is the main gas to be stored and produced.Unlike prior studies on fully depleted fields,our research emphasizes the potential of UGS in the presence of remaining oil and integrates key concepts,such as enhanced oil recovery and CO_(2)sequestration.A simulation study was conducted using Qatari Advanced Simulator for Reservoirs software to determine the feasibility of a UGS system in a partially depleted oil reservoir.N_(2) and CO_(2)gases were considered and analyzed over short,medium,and long injection/withdrawal cycles to investigate their potential as cushion gases for natural gas storage in a partially depleted oil reservoir.It was found that using CO_(2)as a cushion gas produces 32%,57%,and 90%of CH_(4) according to short-,medium-,and long-term energy storage scenarios,respectively,with the CH_(4) production higher than when using N2.This study sheds light on the feasibility of implementing underground gas storage systems in partially depleted oil reservoirs.展开更多
The mixing injection of natural gas and pulverized coal into the blast furnaces shows a promising technological approach in the context of global carbon reduction initiatives.Carrier gas and coal pass through the air ...The mixing injection of natural gas and pulverized coal into the blast furnaces shows a promising technological approach in the context of global carbon reduction initiatives.Carrier gas and coal pass through the air inlet of coal lance,and the characteristics of carrier gas affect the flow in the air inlet and the combustion efficiency of coal,so it is very important to study the change of carrier gas charac-teristics in the lower part of blast furnace.By means of numerical simulation,the influence of carrier gas characteristics(injection rate,composition,and temperature)on the mixed combustion of natural gas(NG)and pulverized coal in the tuyere raceway of Russian blast furnace was analyzed.When N_(2) is used as carrier gas,the injection rate of carrier gas is reduced from 4000 to 2000 m3/h,the average tuy-ere temperature is increased(1947.42 to 1963.30 K),the mole fractions of CO and H_(2) are increased,and the burnout rate of pulverized coal is decreased.Increasing the carrier gas temperature is helpful to improve the burnout of pulverized coal.For every 20 K increase of carrier gas temperature,the average temperature in the raceway increases by 20.6 K,which promotes the release and combustion of volat-iles,but the increase of carrier gas temperature from 373 to 393 K only leads to 1.16%burnout change.Considering the transportation characteristics of pulverized coal,it is suggested that the carrier gas temperature should be kept at about 373 K to obtain the best perform-ance.It is worth noting that when air is used as carrier gas,the burnout rate of pulverized coal is increased by 2.69%compared with N_(2).展开更多
文摘Since 2011,America has maintained its position as the world’s largest natural gas producer.Since 2017,America has consistently experienced a surplus in natural gas supply,becoming a net exporter of natural gas.America’s“natural gas independence”has reshaped the global natural gas market,creating a new pattern of“supply shifting westward and consumption shifting eastward”.
文摘The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 357.68 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 3.1% from the 1st quarter of 2025,a stably prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas production companies was 542.01 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 4.8% from the 1st quarter of 2025,an increasingly prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas sales companies was 209.06 in the 2nd quarter of 2025,up 0.4% from the 1st quarter of 2025,an increasing prosperity in the short term and a prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity trend index of the natural gas industry in the coming year for the 2nd quarter of 2025 was 765.70,up 4.1% from the 1st quarter of 2025,a very prosperous state,indicating that natural gas industry experts are optimistic about the natural gas industry’s prosperity trend in the coming year.See Fig.1 and Table 1 for details.
文摘On 13 December 2024,liquefied natural gas(LNG)company Venture Global LNG(Arlington,VA,USA)commenced commercial production of the super-chilled fuel at its partially completed Plaquemines LNG export terminal in Louisiana(Fig.1)[1].In terms of dollars invested,the 21 billion USD plant is the fourth largest infrastructure project in the world[2].Venture Global initially expected the terminal to produce and ship 20 million tonnes of LNG annually[3].An 18 billion USD expansion of the terminal approved in February 2025 will bring its maximum annual produc-tion capacity to 45 million tonnes[4].When fully operational in 2027,the facility,located in Plaquemines Parish on the Mississippi River about 32 km south of New Orleans,will be among the largest in the world,further contributing to the US position as the world’s biggest LNG exporter[1].
基金the Science Foundation of China University of Petroleum,Beijing(Grant No.2462024YJRC021)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U24B2031 and 52104013).
文摘1.Introduction With the increasing demand for petroleum and natural gas resources,along with technological advancements in exploration and production,the primary frontier of oil and gas resources has shifted from conventional oil and gas development to the domains of“Two Deeps,One Unconventional,One Mature,”which include deep onshore,deepwater,unconventional resources,and mature oilfields[1].
文摘The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 346.98 in the 1st quarter of 2025,up 2.8%from the 4th quarter of 2024,a stably prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas production companies was 517.14 in the 1st quarter of 2025,up 4.5%from the 4th quarter of 2024,an increasingly prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas sales companies was 208.26 in the 1st quarter of 2025,down 0.9%from the 4th quarter of 2024.The gas sales company has experienced a decline in prosperity in short term,yet this does not alter its long-term upward trend.In the medium to long term,it remains in a highly prosperous state.;the prosperity trend index of the natural gas industry in the coming year for the 1st quarter of 2025 was 735.21,up 3.9%from the 4th quarter of 2024,a very prosperous state,indicating that natural gas industry experts are optimistic about the natural gas industry’s prosperity trend in the coming year.See Fig.1 and Table 1 for details.
基金Supported by the“14th Five-Year Plan”Prospective and Basic Research Project of CNP)(2021DJ0502)Open Project of Key Laboratory of Shale Gas Resource Exploration(Chongqing Institute of Geology and Mineral Resources),Ministry of Natural Resources(KLSGE-2023)National Natural Science Foundation of China(42172149,U2244209)。
文摘Accurate identification of natural gas origin is fundamental to the theoretical research on natural gas geosciences and the exploration deployment and resource potential assessment of oil and gas.Since the 1970s,Academician Dai Jinxing has developed a comprehensive system for natural gas origin determination,grounded in geochemical theory and practice,and based on the integrated analysis of stable isotopic compositions,molecular composition,light hydrocarbon fingerprints,and geological context.This paper systematically reviews the core framework established by him and his team according to related references and application results,focusing on the conceptual design and technical pathways of key diagnostic diagrams such asδ^(13)C_(1)-C_(1)/(C_(2)+C_(3)),δ^(13)C_(1)-δ^(13)C_(2)-δ^(13)C_(3),δ^(13)CCO_(2)versus CO_(2)content,and the C7light hydrocarbon ternary plot.We evaluate the applicability and innovation of these tools in distinguishing between oil-type gas,coal-derived gas,microbial gas,and abiogenic gas,as well as in identifying mixed-source gases and multi-stage charging systems.The findings suggest that this identification system has significantly advanced natural gas geochemical interpretation in China,shifting from single-indicator analyses to multi-parameter integration and from qualitative assessments to systematic graphical identification,and has also exerted considerable influence on international research in natural gas geochemistry.The structured overview of the development trajectory of natural gas origin discrimination methodologies provides a technical support for natural gas geological theory and practice and offers a scientific foundation for the academic evaluation and application of related achievements.
基金Western Project of the National Social Science Fund of China (22XGL019)Major Project of the National Social Science Fund of China (22&ZD105)+1 种基金Special Academic Research Grant at the Key Research Base of Philosophy and Social Sciences in Sichuan Province (SC24E091)Chengdu Philosophy and Social Science Planning Project 2024 (2024BS072)。
文摘Clarifying the system structure of various influencing factors is a crucial prerequisite for identifying the key action point to address the“Energy Trilemma”in China’s natural gas industry.Based on the three-dimensional system of“safety and stability-economic feasibility-low-carbon and environmental protection,”an influencing factor system for the“Energy Trilemma”in the natural gas industry is constructed.
文摘The statistics of the China natural gas industry prosperity index showed that the China natural gas industry prosperity index was 367.71 in the 3rd quarter of 2025,up 2.8%from the 2nd quarter of 2025,a stably prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term;the prosperity index of natural gas production companies was 562.08 in the 3rd quarter of 2025,up 3.7%from the 2nd quarter of 2025,an increasingly prosperous state in the short term and a very prosperous state in the medium to long term。
文摘Since 2020,the global energy market has faced persistent disruptions due to geological tensions and the economic competition among great nations,with liquefied natural gas(LNG)emerging as a vital instrument in balancing energy security and transition within the global carbon neutrality framework.This study reviewed the global LNG market from 2020 to 2024 through prices,trade flows,liquefaction capacity,shipping,and regasification infrastructure to provide medium-and long-term market outlooks in terms of supply,demand,trade,liquefaction capacity,and prices.The following research results were obtained:(1)The global LNG market underwent profound reconstruction between 2020 and 2024,with natural gas prices retreating sharply after a period of extreme volatility.(2)LNG trade flows were fundamentally reshaped by a pronounced shift toward Europe,disrupting the traditional Asia-centric landscape.(3)Liquefaction capacity growth decelerated,with the United States surpassing Australia to become the world's largest market in terms of liquefaction capacity.(4)Global natural gas production is poised for steady growth,while demand retains substantial potential,driven by both economic expansion and energy transition.(5)A forthcoming wave of liquefaction projects is expected to create a less restricted supply-demand market balance,which would likely lead to diverging price paths and narrower spreads between major hubs.The LNG industry faces promising opportunities from energy transition and digitalization,particularly for floating storage regasification units and small-scale LNG,while confronting major challenges,including persistent geopolitical tensions,shipping route uncertainties,and increasing dependence on the pace of renewable energy deployment.
文摘We often hear statements like“the market raises expectations for central bank interest rate cuts,resulting in higher commodity prices”.Given the current situation,the People’s Bank of China might adopt a more accommodative monetary policy to mitigate the impact of the China-U.S.trade friction.Will this further easing of the monetary environment lead to an increase in natural gas prices?
基金financially supported by Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(Nos.JSGG20220831105002005 and KJZD20231025152759002)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52274133 and 523B2101).
文摘Natural gas hydrate(NGH)has a bright future as a clean energy source with huge reserves.Coring is one of the most direct methods for NGH exploration and research.Preserving the in-situ properties of the core as much as possible during the coring process is crucial for the assessment of NGH resources.However,most existing NGH coring techniques cannot preserve the in-situ temperature of NGH,leading to distortion of the physical properties of the obtained core,which makes it difficult to effectively guide NGH exploration and development.To overcome this limitation,this study introduces an innovative active temperature-preserved coring method for NGH utilizing phase change materials(PCM).An active temperature-preserved corer(ATPC)is designed and developed,and an indoor experimental system is established to investigate the heat transfer during the coring process.Based on the experimental results under different environment temperatures,a heat transfer model for the entire ATPC coring process has been established.The indoor experimental results are consistent with the theoretical predictions of the heat transfer model,confirming its validity.This model has reconstructed the temperature changes of the NGH core during the coring process,demonstrating that compared to the traditional coring method with only passive temperature-preserved measures,ATPC can effectively reduce the core temperature by more than 5.25℃.With ATPC,at environment temperatures of 15,20,25,and 30℃,the duration of low-temperature state for the NGH core is 53.85,32.87,20.32,and 11.83 min,respectively.These findings provide new perspectives on temperature-preserving core sampling in NGH and provide technical support for exploration and development in NGH.
文摘Since the 21st century,the reserves of conventional natural gas as well as tight gas in China have been decreasing and their annual production growth rates have been generally reduced from double-digit to one-digit number of percentage.It is predicted that natural gas production will possibly reach up to 134 billion m^(3)in 2015;and if the marketable rate is 90%,the gas supply volume will probably be 120.6 billion m^(3)in 2015.Since shale gas development just has started currently,about 0.6 billion m^(3)of the marketable shale gas will be added to gas supply in 2015.The CBM gas production especially such gas consumption has long been lagged behind the expected targets,and what's more,flaws exist in their statistics;on this basis,it is assumed that the marketable CBM gas will be 4 billion Nm^(3)in 2015.With so many achievements made in the coal gas exploitation,it is forecasted that about 5.5 billion m^(3)coal gas will be added to gas supply in 2015.In total,the domestic fuel gas supply is roughly estimated to be 131 billion m^(3)in 2015;if the gas consumption in the year is presumably 231 billion m^(3),about 100 billion m^(3)gas will then be imported in 2015.From the presumable actual imports of piped gas and LNG terminals,there is still a gap of 27-30 billion m^(3)in 2015.Therefore,it is suggested that more LNG receiving terminals be put into production in advance and the increment of import gas be needed from Middle Asia.Also,it is proposed that the statistics be completed on the practical marketable fuel gas quantity in the fundamental study of energy planning in the National 13th Five-Year Plan.In conclusion,the economic system reform process is the key to the further development of oil and gas industry in China.
文摘This work investigates the potential of low-pressure,medium-speed dual-fuel engines for cleaner maritime transportation.The thermodynamic performance of these engines is explored using three alternative fuels:liquefied natural gas(LNG),methanol,and ammonia.A parametric analysis examines the effect of adjustments to key engine parameters(compression ratio,boost pressure,and air-fuel ratio)on performance.Results show an initial improvement in performance with an increase in compression ratio,which reaches a peak and then declines.Similarly,increases in boost pressure and air-fuel ratio lead to linear performance gains.However,insufficient cooling reduces the amount of fuel burned,which hinders performance.Exergy analysis reveals significant exergy destruction within the engine,which ranges from 69.96%(methanol)to 78.48%(LNG).Notably,the combustion process is the leading cause of exergy loss.Among the fuels tested,methanol exhibits the lowest combustion-related exergy destruction(56.41%),followed by ammonia(62.12%)and LNG(73.77%).These findings suggest that methanol is a promising near-term alternative to LNG for marine fuel applications.
文摘In 2024,China’s natural gas sector experienced robust growth in both supply and demand dynamics,as apparent consumption increased rapidly,reaching 426.05 billion m^(3),reflecting a 8.0%year-on-year surge.Domestic gas increase in reserves and production persistently progressed,hitting a production volume of 249.27 billion m^(3) and achieving a six-year consecutive increment exceeding 13 billion m^(3).Imported natural gas continues to grow,with the combined volume of imported pipeline gas and imported LNG expected to reach 180.57 billion m^(3) in 2024,marking an 11.0%year-on-year increase.In 2025,China’s policy aimed at stabilizing growth will continue to exert its influence,maintaining a recovery trend in the national economy with steady progress.The natural gas market is expected to experience rapid growth,with demand primarily driven by industrial fuel and city gas,while the proportion of demand for power generation is anticipated to increase.The national natural gas demand growth rate is projected to be approximately 6%in 2025.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.42002150)the Open Foundation of Cooperative Innovation Center of Unconventional Oil and Gas,Yangtze University(Ministry of Education&Hubei Province,Grant No.UOG2024-12)+1 种基金the Open Foundation Project of the Key Laboratory of Polar Geology and Marine Mineral Resources(China University of Geosciences,Beijing,China),Ministry of Education(Grant No.PGMR-2023-201)the National Key Research Program of China(Grant No.2017ZX05032-002)。
文摘Compared to discrete continental marginal basins,the mechanisms of hydrocarbon migration and enrichment in transform continental marginal basins are poorly understood.In this study,we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the main source rocks,reservoirs,and vertical migration pathways within the Rovuma(RB)and Tanzania(TB)basins in East Africa utilizing drilling,logging,seismic,and geochemical data.The results indicate that the enhanced preservation conditions of the Lower Jurassic source rocks in the southwest could lead to the discovery of large natural gas fields in the southern TB and RB.The primary reservoir is a deep-water turbidite sandstone.Due to topographic differences,the expanse of the turbidite sandstones in the RB is significantly larger than those in Tanzania.The main vertical migration pathways are the western boundary fault zone of the Kerimbas Graben(WBFZ)and the Seagap fault zone(SFZ).In the RB,natural gas migrates vertically along the WBFZ and preferentially accumulates in the deep-water turbidite sandstones of the footwall under the control of the fluid potential.Conversely,in the southern TB,the deep natural gas first migrates upward along the SFZ,then moves along the shallow branch faults in the sandstones on both sides of the SFZ.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2022YFB4002900).
文摘The diffusion of hydrogen-blended natural gas(HBNG)from buried pipelines in the event of a leak is typically influenced by soil properties,including porosity,particle size,temperature distribution,relative humidity,and the depth of the pipeline.This study models the soil as an isotropic porous medium and employs a CFD-based numerical framework to simulate gas propagation,accounting for the coupled effects of soil temperature and humidity.The model is rigorously validated against experimental data on natural gas diffusion in soil.It is then used to explore the impact of relevant parameters on the diffusion behavior of HBNG under conditions of low leakage flux.The results reveal distinct diffusion dynamics across different soil types:hydrogen(H_(2))diffuses most rapidly in clay,more slowly in sandy soil,and slowest in loam.At the ground surface directly above the leakage point,H_(2)concentrations rise rapidly initially before stabilizing,while at more distant surface locations,the increase is gradual,with delays that grow with distance.In particular,in a micro-leak scenario,characterized by a pipeline buried 0.8 m deep and a leakage velocity of 3.492 m/s,the time required for the H_(2)concentration to reach 1%at the surface,2 m horizontally from the leak source,is approximately 4.8 h for clay,5 h for sandy soil,and 7 h for loam.The time taken for gas to reach the surface is highly sensitive to the burial depth of the pipeline.After 18 h of diffusion,the surface H_(2)molar fraction directly above the leak reaches 3.75%,3.2%,and 2.75%for burial depths of 0.8,1.1,and 1.5 m,respectively,with the concentration inversely proportional to the depth.Soil temperature exerts minimal influence on the overall diffusion rate but slows the rise in H_(2)concentration directly above the leak as temperature increases.Meanwhile,the effect of soil humidity on H_(2)diffusion is negligible.
基金supported by the“Open Bidding for Selecting the Best Candidates”Project of Fujian Province(No.2023H0054)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52372311)the Research and Application of Key Technologies for Clean Energy Supply(No.2023ZZ31YJ04).
文摘The adaptation of existing natural gas pipelines for hydrogen transportation has attracted increasing attention in recent years.Yet,whether hydrogen and natural gas stratify under static conditions remains a subject of debate,and experimental evidence is still limited.This study presents an experimental investigation of the concentration distribution of hydrogen–natural gas mixtures under static conditions.Hydrogen concentration was measured using a KTL-2000M-H hydrogen analyzer,with a measurement range of 0–30%(by volume),an accuracy of 1%full scale(FS),and a resolution of 0.01%.Experiments were conducted in a 300 cm riser,filled with uniformly mixed hydrogen–methane standard gas,under various static conditions,including different hydrogen blending ratios(5.03%,10.03%,and 19.79%),pressures(0.5 MPa,2 MPa,and 4 MPa),and inclination angles(0◦,45◦,and 90◦).Results show that,at identical pressures and an inclination angle of 90◦,the presence of hydrogen at both ends of the riser remain nearly the same,indicating that the blending ratio exerts no significant influence on stratification.Moreover,across different pressures,the composition of the mixture remains highly uniform,with the maximum difference between the top and bottom of the riser limited to approximately 0.02%,well within the instrument’s margin of error—demonstrating that pressure has a negligible effect on hydrogen stratification.Similarly,variations in inclination angle exert minimal influence on hydrogen distribution.At 4 MPa,the concentration difference between the top and bottom ranges from 0.01%to 0.02%,confirming the absence of measurable stratification within experimental accuracy.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program,Grant No.52374011)the Research and Innovation Fund for Graduate Students of Southwest Petroleum University(Grant No.2021CXYB04)the Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(Grant No.2023NSFSC1980)。
文摘The numerical simulation and analysis of natural gas hydrates with heat and mass transfer are essential for identifying and predicting reservoir states during dissociation and seepage processes.In specific cases,the transported substance may undergo phase transitions between solid,liquid,or gas states during dissociation and hydration processes.To effectively predict hydrate dissociation performance influenced by multi-field coupling processes,this study proposes a novel bond-based peridynamic coupled finite difference model that accounts for gas-liquid two-phase seepage behavior.The developed peridynamic(PD)model simulates hydrate dissociation reactions accompanied by gas-liquid seepage,mass transfer,and heat transfer phenomena.The formulation demonstrates strong agreement with established analytical solutions for one-dimensional problems and finite element transient solutions for two-dimensional problems in the literature,validating the accuracy and reliability of the newly constructed model.This research presents an innovative approach to simulate heat transport and multiphase flow phenomena associated with hydrate dissociation.
基金support provided by Hamad bin Khalifa University,Qatar Foundation,Qatar(210028127).
文摘The supply of energy is a severe challenge for every country,particularly those that are industrially developed and highly populated.Natural gas is among the most essential energy sources due to its reasonably low cost and high heating value.One of the elements of a sustainable energy supply is underground gas storage(UGS).UGS systems consist of a cushion gas(base gas)and a working gas.The cushion gas is injected into a reservoir to sustain the pressure and remain there until the period of storage ends,while the working gas is the main gas to be stored and produced.Unlike prior studies on fully depleted fields,our research emphasizes the potential of UGS in the presence of remaining oil and integrates key concepts,such as enhanced oil recovery and CO_(2)sequestration.A simulation study was conducted using Qatari Advanced Simulator for Reservoirs software to determine the feasibility of a UGS system in a partially depleted oil reservoir.N_(2) and CO_(2)gases were considered and analyzed over short,medium,and long injection/withdrawal cycles to investigate their potential as cushion gases for natural gas storage in a partially depleted oil reservoir.It was found that using CO_(2)as a cushion gas produces 32%,57%,and 90%of CH_(4) according to short-,medium-,and long-term energy storage scenarios,respectively,with the CH_(4) production higher than when using N2.This study sheds light on the feasibility of implementing underground gas storage systems in partially depleted oil reservoirs.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFE0208100)the Major Science and Technology Project of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region,China(No.2022A01003)+1 种基金the Key Research and Development Plan of Anhui Province,China(No.202210700037)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52274316).
文摘The mixing injection of natural gas and pulverized coal into the blast furnaces shows a promising technological approach in the context of global carbon reduction initiatives.Carrier gas and coal pass through the air inlet of coal lance,and the characteristics of carrier gas affect the flow in the air inlet and the combustion efficiency of coal,so it is very important to study the change of carrier gas charac-teristics in the lower part of blast furnace.By means of numerical simulation,the influence of carrier gas characteristics(injection rate,composition,and temperature)on the mixed combustion of natural gas(NG)and pulverized coal in the tuyere raceway of Russian blast furnace was analyzed.When N_(2) is used as carrier gas,the injection rate of carrier gas is reduced from 4000 to 2000 m3/h,the average tuy-ere temperature is increased(1947.42 to 1963.30 K),the mole fractions of CO and H_(2) are increased,and the burnout rate of pulverized coal is decreased.Increasing the carrier gas temperature is helpful to improve the burnout of pulverized coal.For every 20 K increase of carrier gas temperature,the average temperature in the raceway increases by 20.6 K,which promotes the release and combustion of volat-iles,but the increase of carrier gas temperature from 373 to 393 K only leads to 1.16%burnout change.Considering the transportation characteristics of pulverized coal,it is suggested that the carrier gas temperature should be kept at about 373 K to obtain the best perform-ance.It is worth noting that when air is used as carrier gas,the burnout rate of pulverized coal is increased by 2.69%compared with N_(2).
