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
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
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 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
Natural gas hydrate(NGH),as a widely recognized clean energy,has shown a significant resource potential.However,due to the lack of a unified evaluation methodology and the difficult determination of key parameters,the...Natural gas hydrate(NGH),as a widely recognized clean energy,has shown a significant resource potential.However,due to the lack of a unified evaluation methodology and the difficult determination of key parameters,the evaluation results of global NGH resource are greatly different.This paper establishes a quantitative relationship between NGH resource potential and conventional oil and gas resource and a NGH resource evaluation model based on the whole petroleum system(WPS)and through the analysis of dynamic field controlling hydrocarbon accumulation.The global NGH initially in-place and recoverable resources are inverted through the Monte Carlo simulation,and verified by using the volume analogy method based on drilling results and the trend analysis method of previous evaluation results.The proposed evaluation model considers two genetic mechanisms of natural gas(biological degradation and thermal degradation),surface volume conversion factor difference between conventional natural gas and NGH,and the impacts of differences in favorable distribution area and thickness and in other aspects on the results of NGH resource evaluation.The study shows that the global NGH initially in-place and recoverable resources are 99×10^(12) m^(3) and 30×10^(12) m3,with averages of 214×10^(12) m^(3) and 68×10^(12) m^(3),respectively,less than 5% of the total conventional oil and gas resources,and they can be used as a supplement for the future energy of the world.The proposed NGH resource evaluation model creates a new option of evaluation method and technology,and generates reliable data of NGH resource according to the reliability comprehensive analysis and test,providing a parameter basis for subsequent NGH exploration and development.展开更多
The formation of Mesozoic natural gas in the Pengyang area of southwestern Ordos Basin is discussed,from the perspective of microbial community characteristics,in order to clarify the relationship between the origin o...The formation of Mesozoic natural gas in the Pengyang area of southwestern Ordos Basin is discussed,from the perspective of microbial community characteristics,in order to clarify the relationship between the origin of natural gas and its associated indigenous microbial community.The types and diversity of indigenous microbial communities associated with the oil reservoir were studied by means of collecting reservoir formation water samples from exploration wells.The indigenous microbial communities in the Chang 8 member of the Yanchang Formation were primarily distributed within Proteobacteria and Firmicutes,including the specific species and genera of Methylobacter,Pseudomonas,Haibacter,Toxobacillus,Acinetobacter and Adura actinomyces.The results of diversity analysis shows that the number of common genes was 5448,while the number of unique genes and information was less.This reflects the fact that the strata in the study area are relatively closed and not invaded by external water sources,which leads to the development of biological community diversity.In conjunction with the analysis of geochemical characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs in this area,this indicates that the study area possesses the necessary geological conditions for microbial degradation.It is the first time that the species and diversity of the indigenous microbial community in the Ordos Basin have been analyzed,showing that microbial degradation is the main cause of natural gas formation here,changes the characteristics of crude oil in this area and provides first-hand information on the impact of indigenous microorganisms on the reservoir.展开更多
Water-induced disasters in long-distance pipelines are prevalent geological hazards,characterized by their frequency and widespread distribution.The complexity of factors contributing to pipeline damage in practical e...Water-induced disasters in long-distance pipelines are prevalent geological hazards,characterized by their frequency and widespread distribution.The complexity of factors contributing to pipeline damage in practical engineering poses a significant challenge for analysis using solely theoretical models.This study systematically reveals the cross-scale failure mechanism of long-distance pipelines under hydrodynamic impact through the combination of multi-scale experimental representation and theoretical modeling.Employing a combination of macroscopic measurements,advanced material testing of residual samples from failed pipelines,and consideration of operational conditions and environmental factors,the failure modes is systematically analyzed.The findings reveal that under the vibrations induced by water impulses,the pipe material exhibits a pronounced ratchet effect,leading to an 8.92%reduction in elongation at break.Furthermore,the Bauschinger effect is observed,resulting in a 2.95%decrease in yield strength.Cyclic hardening significantly diminishes the impact toughness of the weld by 22.2%.Notably,at high vibration frequencies of approximately 18.98 Hz,the stress concentration in the girth weld near the axial midpoint of the pipe section initiates cracking,ultimately leading to failure under the alternating load generated by the oscillation.This study provides valuable insights into the scientific understanding of pipeline failure mechanisms under water impact,contributing to the development ofmore robust and resilient pipeline systems.展开更多
Using natural gas(NG)as the primary fuel helps alleviate the fossil fuel crisis while reducing engine soot and nitrogen oxide(NO_(X))emissions.In this paper,the influences of a novel split injection concept on an NG h...Using natural gas(NG)as the primary fuel helps alleviate the fossil fuel crisis while reducing engine soot and nitrogen oxide(NO_(X))emissions.In this paper,the influences of a novel split injection concept on an NG high pressure direct injection(HPDI)engine are examined.Four typical split injection strategies,namely split pre-injection of pilot diesel(PD)and NG,split post-injection of PD and NG,split pre-injection of NG,and split post-injection of PD,were developed to investigate the influences on combustion and emissions.Results revealed that split pre injection of NG enhanced the atomization of PD,whereas the split post-injection of NG lowered the temperature in the core region of the PD spray,resulting in the deterioration of combustion.The effect of the split injection strategy on indicated thermal efficiency exceeded 7.5%.Split pre-injection was favorable to enhancing thermal efficiency,whereas split post-injection was not.Ignition delay,combustion duration,and premixed combustion time proportion were affected by injection strategies by 3.8%,50%,and 19.7%,respectively.Split pre-injection increased CH_(4) emission in the exhaust.Split post-injection,especially split post-injection of PD and NG,reduced the unburned CH_(4) emission by approximately 30%.When the split post-injection ratio was less than 30%,the trade-off between NO_(X) and soot was interrupted.The distribution range of hydroxyl radicals was expanded by pre-injection,and NO_(X) was generated in the region where the NG jet hit the wall.This paper provides valuable insights into the optimization of HPDI injection parameters.展开更多
This study examines the molecular and isotopic composition of 193 gas samples collected from oil and gas fields across Colombia's onshore basins with active hydrocarbon production.Comparative analyses were conduct...This study examines the molecular and isotopic composition of 193 gas samples collected from oil and gas fields across Colombia's onshore basins with active hydrocarbon production.Comparative analyses were conducted on both isotopic and molecular compositions across the Lower Magdalena Basin(LMB),Middle Magdalena Basin(MMB),Upper Magdalena Basin(UMB),Putumayo Cagu an Basin(PUTCAB),Catatumbo Basin(CATB),Eastern Llanos Basin(LLAB),and Eastern Cordillera Basin(ECB).The primary objectives were to classify the gases produced,characterize their origins,assess transformation processes such as biodegradation and migration,and analyze the statistical distribution patterns of their components.This geochemical characterization aims to support the discovery of new reserves for both natural gas(NG)and liquefied petroleum gas(LPG),given Colombia's potential risk of diminished energy selfsufficiency in gas resources.The basins under study produce dry gas,wet gas,and liquefied petroleum gas(LPG/C_(3+)),all associated with oil and gas fields of commercial hydrocarbon production.Notably,the LLAB contains the highest proportions of heavy isotopic carbon and C_(3+)(LPG)concentrations,whereas LMB is characterized by isotopically lighter methane,indicative of dry gas predominance.Results suggest a predominantly thermogenic origin for the gases studied,generated within the oil and gas windows,with several samples originating from secondary oil cracking,while some samples from LMB display a likely biogenic origin.Additionally,evidence of gas migration and biodegradation was observed in a significant subset of samples.The analysis of statistical distributions and compositional trends reveals a prevalent high methane content,with substantial C_(2)-C_(5)(C_(2+))gas concentrations across all basins studied.This composition underscores the potential for both natural gas(NG)and LPG production.The C_(3+)(LPG)content varies between 1%and 92%,with 35%of the samples containing less than 5%LPG.High original gas-in-place(OGIP)volumes and substantial LPG content in the Eastern Llanos foothills,encompassing fields such as Cusiana and Cupiagua,highlight the prospective potential of this region.Near-field exploration could further add reserves of both NG and LPG.展开更多
In 2024,China’s natural gas industry continues to show a positive trend.In the field of exploration and development,a large ultra-deep water and ultra-shallow gas field has been discovered,further enhancing the uniqu...In 2024,China’s natural gas industry continues to show a positive trend.In the field of exploration and development,a large ultra-deep water and ultra-shallow gas field has been discovered,further enhancing the unique deep-water complex oil and gas exploration and development technology system independently developed by China.Remarkable achievements have been made in offshore development,including the commissioning of Deep Sea No.1 PhaseⅡ,the first deep-water high-pressure gas field.Additionally,the establishment of the Daji gas field,the first onshore coal rock gas field with an oil and gas equivalent of one million tons,provides strong support for domestic natural gas production.In terms of infrastructure construction,the entire China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline has been completed,the Xinjiang section of the West Fourth Line is now operational,the Southern Xinjiang Gas Pipeline project has been fully launched,and five new or expanded LNG receiving terminals have been added,increasing the annual receiving capacity by 21.10 million tons.In the field of related equipment manufacturing,China successfully delivered the first vessel of its largest LNG transportation ship construction project,the Greenergy Ocean,and successfully launched its first large-scale floating natural gas liquefaction facility,the NGUYA FLNG.In terms of market supply and demand,natural gas consumption exceeded 400 billion m^(3) for the first time,with apparent consumption reaching 412.43 billion m^(3),an increase of 24.9 billion m^(3) year-on-year,reflecting a growth rate of 6.4%.The total supply reached 424.3 billion m^(3),an increase of 27.5 billion m^(3) year-on-year,with a growth rate of 7.5%.In terms of regulatory policy,China has once again issued a natural gas utilization policy aimed at further guiding the orderly and efficient development of the natural gas market.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?
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).
基金Supported by the Major Consultation Project of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(2019-ZW11-Z-035)Technology Development Project of PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration&Development(2021DJ0101)。
文摘Natural gas hydrate(NGH),as a widely recognized clean energy,has shown a significant resource potential.However,due to the lack of a unified evaluation methodology and the difficult determination of key parameters,the evaluation results of global NGH resource are greatly different.This paper establishes a quantitative relationship between NGH resource potential and conventional oil and gas resource and a NGH resource evaluation model based on the whole petroleum system(WPS)and through the analysis of dynamic field controlling hydrocarbon accumulation.The global NGH initially in-place and recoverable resources are inverted through the Monte Carlo simulation,and verified by using the volume analogy method based on drilling results and the trend analysis method of previous evaluation results.The proposed evaluation model considers two genetic mechanisms of natural gas(biological degradation and thermal degradation),surface volume conversion factor difference between conventional natural gas and NGH,and the impacts of differences in favorable distribution area and thickness and in other aspects on the results of NGH resource evaluation.The study shows that the global NGH initially in-place and recoverable resources are 99×10^(12) m^(3) and 30×10^(12) m3,with averages of 214×10^(12) m^(3) and 68×10^(12) m^(3),respectively,less than 5% of the total conventional oil and gas resources,and they can be used as a supplement for the future energy of the world.The proposed NGH resource evaluation model creates a new option of evaluation method and technology,and generates reliable data of NGH resource according to the reliability comprehensive analysis and test,providing a parameter basis for subsequent NGH exploration and development.
基金financially supported by National Science and Technology Major Projects(Grant Nos.2016ZX05050,2017ZX05001002-008)CNPC Major Projects(Grant No.2021DJ2203)The Open Fund by the State Key Laboratory of Continental Dynamics,Northwest University and the Key Laboratory for Digital Land and Resources of Jiangxi Province(Grant No.DLLJ202017)。
文摘The formation of Mesozoic natural gas in the Pengyang area of southwestern Ordos Basin is discussed,from the perspective of microbial community characteristics,in order to clarify the relationship between the origin of natural gas and its associated indigenous microbial community.The types and diversity of indigenous microbial communities associated with the oil reservoir were studied by means of collecting reservoir formation water samples from exploration wells.The indigenous microbial communities in the Chang 8 member of the Yanchang Formation were primarily distributed within Proteobacteria and Firmicutes,including the specific species and genera of Methylobacter,Pseudomonas,Haibacter,Toxobacillus,Acinetobacter and Adura actinomyces.The results of diversity analysis shows that the number of common genes was 5448,while the number of unique genes and information was less.This reflects the fact that the strata in the study area are relatively closed and not invaded by external water sources,which leads to the development of biological community diversity.In conjunction with the analysis of geochemical characteristics of oil and gas reservoirs in this area,this indicates that the study area possesses the necessary geological conditions for microbial degradation.It is the first time that the species and diversity of the indigenous microbial community in the Ordos Basin have been analyzed,showing that microbial degradation is the main cause of natural gas formation here,changes the characteristics of crude oil in this area and provides first-hand information on the impact of indigenous microorganisms on the reservoir.
基金supported by the Youth Science and Technology New Star Project of Shaanxi Province(grants Nos.2024ZC-KjXX-002,2021KJXX65 and 2023KJXX-092)the Natural Science Foundation of Shaanxi Province(grant No.2021JQ-947)the Basic Research and Strategic Reserve Technology Research Fund of the China National Petroleum Corporation(projects Nos.2022DQ03-05 and 2023DQ03-07).
文摘Water-induced disasters in long-distance pipelines are prevalent geological hazards,characterized by their frequency and widespread distribution.The complexity of factors contributing to pipeline damage in practical engineering poses a significant challenge for analysis using solely theoretical models.This study systematically reveals the cross-scale failure mechanism of long-distance pipelines under hydrodynamic impact through the combination of multi-scale experimental representation and theoretical modeling.Employing a combination of macroscopic measurements,advanced material testing of residual samples from failed pipelines,and consideration of operational conditions and environmental factors,the failure modes is systematically analyzed.The findings reveal that under the vibrations induced by water impulses,the pipe material exhibits a pronounced ratchet effect,leading to an 8.92%reduction in elongation at break.Furthermore,the Bauschinger effect is observed,resulting in a 2.95%decrease in yield strength.Cyclic hardening significantly diminishes the impact toughness of the weld by 22.2%.Notably,at high vibration frequencies of approximately 18.98 Hz,the stress concentration in the girth weld near the axial midpoint of the pipe section initiates cracking,ultimately leading to failure under the alternating load generated by the oscillation.This study provides valuable insights into the scientific understanding of pipeline failure mechanisms under water impact,contributing to the development ofmore robust and resilient pipeline systems.
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51909154)Shanghai Engineering Research Center of Ship Intelligent Maintenance and Energy Efficiency(No.20DZ2252300).
文摘Using natural gas(NG)as the primary fuel helps alleviate the fossil fuel crisis while reducing engine soot and nitrogen oxide(NO_(X))emissions.In this paper,the influences of a novel split injection concept on an NG high pressure direct injection(HPDI)engine are examined.Four typical split injection strategies,namely split pre-injection of pilot diesel(PD)and NG,split post-injection of PD and NG,split pre-injection of NG,and split post-injection of PD,were developed to investigate the influences on combustion and emissions.Results revealed that split pre injection of NG enhanced the atomization of PD,whereas the split post-injection of NG lowered the temperature in the core region of the PD spray,resulting in the deterioration of combustion.The effect of the split injection strategy on indicated thermal efficiency exceeded 7.5%.Split pre-injection was favorable to enhancing thermal efficiency,whereas split post-injection was not.Ignition delay,combustion duration,and premixed combustion time proportion were affected by injection strategies by 3.8%,50%,and 19.7%,respectively.Split pre-injection increased CH_(4) emission in the exhaust.Split post-injection,especially split post-injection of PD and NG,reduced the unburned CH_(4) emission by approximately 30%.When the split post-injection ratio was less than 30%,the trade-off between NO_(X) and soot was interrupted.The distribution range of hydroxyl radicals was expanded by pre-injection,and NO_(X) was generated in the region where the NG jet hit the wall.This paper provides valuable insights into the optimization of HPDI injection parameters.
文摘This study examines the molecular and isotopic composition of 193 gas samples collected from oil and gas fields across Colombia's onshore basins with active hydrocarbon production.Comparative analyses were conducted on both isotopic and molecular compositions across the Lower Magdalena Basin(LMB),Middle Magdalena Basin(MMB),Upper Magdalena Basin(UMB),Putumayo Cagu an Basin(PUTCAB),Catatumbo Basin(CATB),Eastern Llanos Basin(LLAB),and Eastern Cordillera Basin(ECB).The primary objectives were to classify the gases produced,characterize their origins,assess transformation processes such as biodegradation and migration,and analyze the statistical distribution patterns of their components.This geochemical characterization aims to support the discovery of new reserves for both natural gas(NG)and liquefied petroleum gas(LPG),given Colombia's potential risk of diminished energy selfsufficiency in gas resources.The basins under study produce dry gas,wet gas,and liquefied petroleum gas(LPG/C_(3+)),all associated with oil and gas fields of commercial hydrocarbon production.Notably,the LLAB contains the highest proportions of heavy isotopic carbon and C_(3+)(LPG)concentrations,whereas LMB is characterized by isotopically lighter methane,indicative of dry gas predominance.Results suggest a predominantly thermogenic origin for the gases studied,generated within the oil and gas windows,with several samples originating from secondary oil cracking,while some samples from LMB display a likely biogenic origin.Additionally,evidence of gas migration and biodegradation was observed in a significant subset of samples.The analysis of statistical distributions and compositional trends reveals a prevalent high methane content,with substantial C_(2)-C_(5)(C_(2+))gas concentrations across all basins studied.This composition underscores the potential for both natural gas(NG)and LPG production.The C_(3+)(LPG)content varies between 1%and 92%,with 35%of the samples containing less than 5%LPG.High original gas-in-place(OGIP)volumes and substantial LPG content in the Eastern Llanos foothills,encompassing fields such as Cusiana and Cupiagua,highlight the prospective potential of this region.Near-field exploration could further add reserves of both NG and LPG.
文摘In 2024,China’s natural gas industry continues to show a positive trend.In the field of exploration and development,a large ultra-deep water and ultra-shallow gas field has been discovered,further enhancing the unique deep-water complex oil and gas exploration and development technology system independently developed by China.Remarkable achievements have been made in offshore development,including the commissioning of Deep Sea No.1 PhaseⅡ,the first deep-water high-pressure gas field.Additionally,the establishment of the Daji gas field,the first onshore coal rock gas field with an oil and gas equivalent of one million tons,provides strong support for domestic natural gas production.In terms of infrastructure construction,the entire China-Russia east-route natural gas pipeline has been completed,the Xinjiang section of the West Fourth Line is now operational,the Southern Xinjiang Gas Pipeline project has been fully launched,and five new or expanded LNG receiving terminals have been added,increasing the annual receiving capacity by 21.10 million tons.In the field of related equipment manufacturing,China successfully delivered the first vessel of its largest LNG transportation ship construction project,the Greenergy Ocean,and successfully launched its first large-scale floating natural gas liquefaction facility,the NGUYA FLNG.In terms of market supply and demand,natural gas consumption exceeded 400 billion m^(3) for the first time,with apparent consumption reaching 412.43 billion m^(3),an increase of 24.9 billion m^(3) year-on-year,reflecting a growth rate of 6.4%.The total supply reached 424.3 billion m^(3),an increase of 27.5 billion m^(3) year-on-year,with a growth rate of 7.5%.In terms of regulatory policy,China has once again issued a natural gas utilization policy aimed at further guiding the orderly and efficient development of the natural gas market.
