Advances in Petroleum Exploration and Application

Dear Colleagues,

With global petroleum exploration being conducted in deep water, ultra-deep and super-complex parts of basins and the emergence of shale oil and gas, advances in petroleum exploration and application have been marked by significant technological and methodological innovations aimed at improving the efficiency, accuracy, and environmental sustainability of the industry. These advances highlight the dynamic nature of the petroleum industry and its ongoing efforts to adapt to changing energy demands and environmental challenges. The integration of cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices is crucial for the industry's future success and its role in the global energy landscape. This Special Issue will cover, but not be limited to, the following theoretical and technological advances in petroleum exploration and development: (1) Earth System Science and/or Deep-Time Digital Earth (DDE)-based basin evolution with a particular focus on the coupling of deep mantle/crustal processes and sedimentary basin evolution, (2) deep-learning and big data in reservoir modeling, (3) innovative unconventional resource development, (4) novel reservoir simulation and modeling, (5) carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), and (6) energy transition and integration, with a particular focus on integrating renewable energy sources and exploring the role of hydrogen in the future energy mix.

Prof. Dr. Keyu Liu
Dr. Mingming Tang
Dr. Jianhua Zhao
Guest Editors

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