Recent advances in cellulose and its derivatives for oilfield applications

K Liu, H Du, T Zheng, H Liu, M Zhang, R Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
The purpose of this review is to summarize and discuss the recent developments in
exploring cellulose and its derivatives in the applications of oilfield chemicals for petroleum …

Hydraulic fracturing‐induced seismicity

R Schultz, RJ Skoumal, MR Brudzinski… - Reviews of …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Hydraulic fracturing (HF) is a technique that is used for extracting petroleum resources from
impermeable host rocks. In this process, fluid injected under high pressure causes fractures …

Growing seismicity in the Sichuan Basin and its association with industrial activities

X Lei, J Su, Z Wang - Science China Earth Sciences, 2020 - Springer
Abstract In the Sichuan Basin, seismic activity has been low historically, but in the past few
decades, a series of moderate to strong earthquakes have occurred. Especially since 2015 …

Fault reactivation and earthquakes with magnitudes of up to Mw4. 7 induced by shale-gas hydraulic fracturing in Sichuan Basin, China

X Lei, D Huang, J Su, G Jiang, X Wang, H Wang… - Scientific reports, 2017 - nature.com
This paper presents a timely and detailed study of significant injection-induced seismicity
recently observed in the Sichuan Basin, China, where shale-gas hydraulic fracturing has …

The successful development of gas and oil resources from shales in North America

DJ Soeder - Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
The hydrocarbon resources of shale gas and tight oil have made a significant impact on
North American energy reserves over the past decade. The production of so-called …

A comprehensive review of the potential of rock properties alteration during CO2 injection for EOR and storage

DS Eyinla, S Leggett, F Badrouchi, H Emadi… - Fuel, 2023 - Elsevier
Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) by carbon dioxide (CO 2) injection is a critical technique in the
decarbonization process of the world. This method involves injecting CO 2 into existing …

Physical and structural changes in shale associated with supercritical CO2 exposure

H Yin, J Zhou, Y Jiang, X Xian, Q Liu - Fuel, 2016 - Elsevier
The shale-ScCO 2 reaction and its effect on shale structure are among the key issues that
significantly affect the CO 2 sequestration process and shale gas recovery. To address this …

How to reduce fluid-injection-induced seismicity

A Zang, G Zimmermann, H Hofmann… - Rock Mechanics and …, 2019 - Springer
The recent growth in energy technologies and the management of subsurface reservoirs has
led to increased human interaction with the Earth's crust. One consequence of this is the …

Measurements and modelling of CH4 and CO2 adsorption behaviors on shales: Implication for CO2 enhanced shale gas recovery

J Zhou, M Liu, X Xian, Y Jiang, Q Liu, X Wang - Fuel, 2019 - Elsevier
A thorough study of the adsorption behavior of shales to methane (CH 4) and carbon dioxide
(CO 2) is critical for carbon dioxide sequestration in shale gas reservoirs and enhanced …

Supercritical CO2 fracking for enhanced shale gas recovery and CO2 sequestration: Results, status and future challenges

J Zhou, N Hu, X Xian, L Zhou, J Tang… - Advances in Geo …, 2019 - yandy-ager.com
Abstract Supercritical carbon dioxide (ScCO 2)-based fracturing technology associating with
CO 2 enhanced shale gas recovery is a promising technology to reduce the water …