Exploitation and Underground Storage of Oil and Gas

Dear Colleagues,

As one of the most important fuels in modern society, oil and gas exploitation has been a research focus for a long period. Meanwhile, amidst the escalating global energy demand and accelerating energy transition, underground resource storage, including natural gas, carbon dioxide (CO₂), hydrogen (H₂), oil, etc., has attracted much attention in recent years. This Topic aims to converge the forefront scientific achievements in this research field and delve into novel theories, technologies, materials, processes, and equipment for oil and gas exploration, development, and underground storage. Sharing case studies and experiences in oil and gas development from deep-sea, deep-earth, and complex geological environments is encouraged, while also emphasizing environmental protection and carbon neutrality pathways throughout the development of storage processes . We eagerly anticipate your submissions and look forward to collectively contributing to the establishment of a safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy system. Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Carbon dioxide fracturing for enhanced permeability and carbon sequestration;
• Multiphase fluid transport with phase change in fractured porous media;
• Heat and mass transport in fractured porous media;
• Mechanism of thermal fluid solidification in rock mass under the influence of fracture networks;
• New advances in experimental modeling methods;
• New advances in numerical modeling and simulation software;
• Artificial intelligence and big data applications;
• Coupled thermal–hydraulic–mechanical–chemical modeling and experiments;
• Hydraulic fracturing and waterless fracturing in unconventional reservoirs.

Prof. Dr. Jianjun Liu
Prof. Dr. Rui Song
Dr. Liuke Huang
Dr. Yao Wang
Dr. Mingyang Wu
Dr. Gang Hui
Topic Editors