The time-dependent characteristics of reservoir performance, where deep shale (vertical
depth> 3500 m) interacts with fracturing fluid at high temperature and pressure (HTHP) …

Understanding mechanical behaviour of shale is essential for efficient shale gas extraction,
which can vary in different depositional settings. The impact of sedimentary environment on …

The rise of global shale oil and gas exploration has prompted scholars to pay attention to the
mechanics of organic matter (OM) in shale reservoirs. The depth-sensing nanoindentation, a …

The interaction between shale and water in the environment can lead to the mobilization of
micrometer-sized iron sulfide (pyrite) grains. Because these grains often contain high …

Shale anisotropy characteristics have great effects on the mechanical behaviour of the rock.
Understanding shale anisotropic behaviour is one of the key interests to several geo …

The sedimentary environment largely controls the thickness, distribution, organic carbon
content, geochemical, and petrophysical characteristics of the shale. Thereby, the …

The mechanical behavior at the microscale of shale is crucial for determining the
macroscopic deformation and failure characteristics. In this study, we proposed a method for …

Lamination is the predominant and widely developed sedimentary structure in mudstones.
Similar to organic pores in shale gas reservoirs, the inorganic pores in the laminae of shale …

Shale rocks have become one of the major sources of natural gas and oil. Laser drilling has
emerged as a promising technique that can be incorporated into horizontal drilling and …

Understanding controls on mechanical properties of organic-rich shale is essential in
exploration and successful production from hydrocarbon reservoirs. In previous works, most …