Petroleum and Gas Engineering, 2nd edition

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This Topic is a continuation of the previous successful Topic, “Petroleum and Gas Engineering (https://www.mdpi.com/topics/N74972UZ6U)”.

Petroleum and gas engineering is an engineering technology field that uses scientific theories, methods, technologies, and equipment to efficiently drill underground oil and gas resources, maximally and economically exploit oil and gas in the formation to the ground, and safely separate, measure, and transport oil and gas. As an important part of energy in human society, oil and natural gas play an extremely important role in the development of the world economy, human social life, and civilization due to their irreplaceable and non-renewable nature. Due to the deep reservoir burial, low permeability, and ultra-low permeability in physical properties, heavy oil and super heavy oil in oil products, high pressure and high temperature, formation heterogeneity, and difficulty in wellbore formation of oil and gas, it is very difficult to drill and achieve further development.

This Topic aims to bring together relevant researchers from industry and academia to share their latest discoveries and developments in the fields of oil and gas engineering. The topics of interest include but are not limited to the following:

1. Oil and gas field development plan and production technology;
2. Oil and gas well fluid mechanics, rock mechanics, and oilfield chemistry technology;
3. Theory and method of reservoir description and development geological modeling;
4. Percolation theory and reservoir numerical simulation;
5. Theory and method of oil and gas field development;
6. Theory and technology of enhanced oil recovery;
7. Multiphase pipeline flow and oil–gas field gathering and transportation and oil-gas treatment technology.

Prof. Dr. Xiaochuan Wang
Prof. Dr. Yulong Zhao
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Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Applied Sciences applsci	2.5	5.3	2011	18.4 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Energies energies	3.0	6.2	2008	16.8 Days	CHF 2600	Submit
Molecules molecules	4.2	7.4	1996	15.1 Days	CHF 2700	Submit
Processes processes	2.8	5.1	2013	14.9 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Resources resources	3.6	7.2	2012	26.1 Days	CHF 1600	Submit
Gases gases	-	-	2021	25.8 Days	CHF 1000	Submit

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Research of CO₂-Responsive Surfactants for Enhanced Oil Recovery: Review and Outlook

by Bo Dong, Quan Xu, Jierui Liu, Shuming Du, Wenli Luo, Wei Wu, Xinyuan Zou and Shisheng Liang

Energies 2025, 18(3), 574; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18030574 - 25 Jan 2025

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In enhanced oil recovery (EOR), various processes have specific requirements concerning surfactant surface activity. High surface activity is essential during the oil production, whereas low or even negligible surface activity is required during the oil separation process. CO₂-responsive surfactants can regulate [...] Read more.

In enhanced oil recovery (EOR), various processes have specific requirements concerning surfactant surface activity. High surface activity is essential during the oil production, whereas low or even negligible surface activity is required during the oil separation process. CO₂-responsive surfactants can regulate their surface activity through the addition or removal of CO₂ in their aqueous solutions. This property makes them suitable for the formulation of CO₂-responsive displacement systems, including CO₂-responsive foam, emulsion, and hydrogel systems. These three systems hold significant application value within the realm of enhanced oil recovery. This paper reviews the structure, types, synthesis methods, applications in EOR technology, and the effects of EOR in both field and laboratory settings. This method is both environmentally friendly and efficient for enhancing oil recovery. Furthermore, the application of CO₂-responsive surfactants facilitates carbon capture, utilization, and storage, contributing to the achievement of carbon neutrality and the carbon peak. Full article

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A Novel Martensitic Stainless Steel Material for CO₂ Corrosion Environment

by Pengfei Sang, Wei Luo, Wenzhe Li, Chuanlei Wang, Ye Chen, Lang Zhou, Zihan Ma, Du Wang and Yunqi Duan

Processes 2024, 12(12), 2912; https://doi.org/10.3390/pr12122912 - 19 Dec 2024

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The novel martensitic stainless steel 13CrU was developed based on 13CrS by adding trace alloying elements, such as Mo, Ni, and Ta. This study compares the mechanical and corrosion resistance properties of the two martensitic stainless steels to assess the effect of these [...] Read more.

The novel martensitic stainless steel 13CrU was developed based on 13CrS by adding trace alloying elements, such as Mo, Ni, and Ta. This study compares the mechanical and corrosion resistance properties of the two martensitic stainless steels to assess the effect of these alloying elements on 13CrU’s performance. Experimental results show that increasing Mo by 0.67 wt% and Ni by 1.13 wt% improves the yield strength of 13CrU by 11.6% compared to 13CrS. The addition of Ta enhances the corrosion resistance of 13CrU beyond that of 13CrS. Overall, the addition of trace alloying elements significantly improves the mechanical properties of 13CrU and enhances its resistance to CO₂ corrosion. Full article

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Research and Performance Evaluation of Environmentally Friendly Shale Inhibitor TIL-NH₂ for Shale Gas Horizontal Wells

by Yuexin Tian, Xiangjun Liu, Yintao Liu, Haifeng Dong, Guodong Zhang, Biao Su, Xiaofeng Liu, Yifan Hu, Jinjun Huang and Zeze Lu

Molecules 2024, 29(24), 5950; https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules29245950 - 17 Dec 2024

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Wellbore instability caused by hydration during the development of shale gas reservoirs poses significant challenges to drilling engineering. In this study, a novel and environmentally friendly shale inhibitor, TIL-NH₂, was synthesized via free radical polymerization using 1-vinylimidazole and N-(2-bromoethyl)-1,3-propanediamine dihydrobromide as [...] Read more.

Wellbore instability caused by hydration during the development of shale gas reservoirs poses significant challenges to drilling engineering. In this study, a novel and environmentally friendly shale inhibitor, TIL-NH₂, was synthesized via free radical polymerization using 1-vinylimidazole and N-(2-bromoethyl)-1,3-propanediamine dihydrobromide as the main raw materials. The molecular structure of TIL-NH₂ was characterized by infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. Incorporating imidazole cations and amino bifunctional groups, TIL-NH₂ exhibits excellent inhibitory performance and environmental friendliness. Its performance was systematically evaluated through linear swelling tests, shale cuttings rolling recovery tests, permeability recovery experiments, and dynamic adsorption analyses. The results indicate the following: (1) At a concentration of 1.2 wt%, TIL-NH₂ reduced the linear swelling height of shale by 65.69%, significantly outperforming traditional inhibitors like KCl and NW-1. (2) Under conditions of 140 °C, the cuttings rolling recovery rate of TIL-NH₂ reached 88.12%, demonstrating excellent high-temperature resistance. (3) Permeability recovery experiments showed that at a concentration of 2.0 wt%, TIL-NH₂ achieved a permeability recovery rate of 90.58%, effectively mitigating formation damage. (4) Dynamic adsorption experiments indicated that at a concentration of 2.5 wt%, the adsorption capacity tended toward saturation, reaching 26.00 mg/g, demonstrating stable adsorption capability. Additionally, environmental friendliness evaluations revealed that TIL-NH₂ has a degradation rate exceeding 90% within 28 days, and its acute toxicity is significantly lower than that of traditional inhibitors like KCl (the LC₅₀ of TIL-NH₂ is 1080.3 mg/L, whereas KCl is only 385.4 mg/L). This research provides a high-efficiency and environmentally friendly new inhibitor for green drilling fluid systems in horizontal shale gas wells, offering important references for technological advancements in unconventional energy development. Full article

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