Advanced Technology for Oil and Nature Gas Exploration

Dear Colleagues,

The unprecedented level of rapid globalization has accelerated the need for petroleum and gas. Without advanced petroleum and gas exploration technology, it becomes more difficult to recover sufficient amounts of oil and gas. Low-to-medium maturity shale oil is a promising alternative energy, and the in-situ conversion method, via a catalyst or high-temperature fluid, has been proven to be one of the most promising measures. Novel nanomaterials are also urgently needed. In addition, drilling causes serious formation damage without suitable pretreatment. To maintain stable oil and gas production, efficient formation protection measures must be taken; in this area, novel technology and agents are important safeguards.

Dr. Jiafeng Jin
Dr. Lipei Fu
Topic Editors