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Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Oil and Gas Industry and Energy Transition

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "H: Geo-Energy".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025 | Viewed by 3876

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Mohammadali Ahmadi

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Interests: Smart Surfactants; Enhanced Oil Recovery; Sustainable Oil and Gas Development; Molecular Dynamics; Artificial Intelligence
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

At present, the oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by the urgent need for sustainability and the global shift towards renewable energy sources. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a pivotal role in this transition, offering innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, reduce the environmental impact, and optimize resource management.

This Special Issue aims to collate cutting-edge research and practical applications of AI that contribute to a more sustainable oil and gas industry and facilitate the energy transition. By leveraging AI technologies, we seek to address critical challenges and promote advancements that align with sustainability goals and the evolving energy landscape.

The topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • AI-driven optimization of exploration and production processes;
  • Predictive maintenance and failure prevention using AI;
  • AI applications in reducing emissions and minimizing the environmental impact;
  • Machine learning models for resource management and decision-making;
  • AI-enhanced data analytics for improved efficiency and cost reduction;
  • Integration of AI with renewable energy systems in hybrid models;
  • AI in energy transition planning and policy development;
  • Case studies demonstrating successful AI implementations in the oil and gas sector.

We invite authors to submit original research, reviews, and case studies that highlight the transformative potential of AI in creating a more sustainable and efficient oil and gas industry and supporting the global energy transition.

Dr. Mohammadali Ahmadi
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • oil and gas industry
  • sustainability
  • energy transition
  • predictive maintenance
  • environmental impact
  • resource optimization
  • data analytics
  • renewable energy integration

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Approaches to Proxy Modeling of Gas Reservoirs
by Alexander Perepelkin, Anar Sharifov, Daniil Titov, Zakhar Shandrygolov, Denis Derkach and Shamil Islamov
Energies 2025, 18(14), 3881; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18143881 - 21 Jul 2025
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In the gas industry, accurate forecasting of gas production is critical for optimizing well operating conditions. Although traditional hydrodynamic models offer high accuracy, they are often computationally intensive and time-consuming, prompting a growing interest in proxy-based alternatives. This study proposes a hybrid methodology [...] Read more.
In the gas industry, accurate forecasting of gas production is critical for optimizing well operating conditions. Although traditional hydrodynamic models offer high accuracy, they are often computationally intensive and time-consuming, prompting a growing interest in proxy-based alternatives. This study proposes a hybrid methodology based on Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks (ST-GNNs) for gas production forecasting. The methodology integrates graph neural networks to account for spatial interdependencies between wells with recurrent and convolutional neural networks for time-series analysis. The model was validated using an extensive set of hydrodynamic simulation calculations and real-world field data. On average, the ST-GNN method reduces computational time by a factor of 4.3 compared to traditional hydrodynamic models, with a median predictive error not exceeding 10% across diverse datasets, despite variability in specific scenarios. The ST-GNN framework demonstrates promising potential as a tool for operational and strategic planning. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Artificial Intelligence for a Sustainable Oil and Gas Industry and Energy Transition)
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Interpretable Machine Learning for High-Accuracy Reservoir Temperature Prediction in Geothermal Energy Systems
by Mohammadali Ahmadi
Energies 2025, 18(13), 3366; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18133366 - 26 Jun 2025
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Accurate prediction of reservoir temperature is critical for optimizing geothermal energy systems, yet the complexity of geothermal data poses significant challenges for traditional modeling approaches. This study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of advanced machine learning models, including support vector regression (SVR), random [...] Read more.
Accurate prediction of reservoir temperature is critical for optimizing geothermal energy systems, yet the complexity of geothermal data poses significant challenges for traditional modeling approaches. This study conducts a comprehensive comparative analysis of advanced machine learning models, including support vector regression (SVR), random forest (RF), Gaussian process regression (GP), deep neural networks (DNN), and graph neural networks (GNN), to evaluate their predictive performance for reservoir temperature estimation. Enhanced feature engineering techniques, including accumulated local effects (ALE) and SHAP value analysis, are employed to improve model interpretability and identify key hydrogeochemical predictors. Results demonstrate that RF outperforms other models, achieving the lowest mean squared error (MSE = 66.16) and highest R2 score (0.977), which is attributed to its ensemble learning approach and robust handling of nonlinear relationships. SVR and GP exhibit moderate performance, while DNN and GNN show limitations due to overfitting and sensitivity to hyperparameter tuning. Feature importance analysis reveals that SiO2 concentration as the most influential predictor, aligning with domain knowledge. The study highlights the interplay between model complexity, dataset size, and predictive accuracy, offering actionable insights for optimizing geothermal energy systems. By integrating advanced machine learning with enhanced feature engineering, this research provides a robust framework for improving reservoir temperature prediction, contributing to the sustainable development of geothermal energy in alignment with sustainable energy development. Full article
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Study on Energy Efficiency and Maintenance Optimization of Run-Out Table in Hot Rolling Mills Using Long Short-Term Memory-Autoencoders
by Ju-Woong Yun, So-Won Choi and Eul-Bum Lee
Energies 2025, 18(9), 2295; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18092295 - 30 Apr 2025
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The steel industry, as a large-scale equipment-intensive sector, emphasizes the importance of maintaining and managing equipment without failure. In line with the recent Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a growing shift from preventive to predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies for cost-effective equipment management. This [...] Read more.
The steel industry, as a large-scale equipment-intensive sector, emphasizes the importance of maintaining and managing equipment without failure. In line with the recent Fourth Industrial Revolution, there is a growing shift from preventive to predictive maintenance (PdM) strategies for cost-effective equipment management. This study aims to develop a PdM model for the Run-Out Table (ROT) equipment in hot rolling mills of steel plants, utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) technology, and to propose methods for contributing to energy efficiency through this model. Considering the operational data characteristics of the ROT equipment, an autoencoder (AE), capable of detecting anomalies using only normal data, was selected as the base model. Furthermore, Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks were chosen to address the time-series nature of the data. By integrating the technical advantages of these two algorithms, a predictive maintenance model based on the LSTM-AE algorithm, named the Run-Out Table Predictive Maintenance Model (ROT-PMM), was developed. Additionally, the concept of an anomaly ratio was applied to identify equipment anomalies for each coil production. The performance evaluation of the ROT-PMM demonstrated an F1-score of 91%. This study differentiates itself by developing an optimized model that considers the specific environment and large-scale equipment operation of steel plants, and by enhancing its applicability through performance verification using actual failure data. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of PdM strategies in contributing to energy efficiency. It is expected that this research will contribute to increased energy efficiency and productivity in industrial settings, including the steel industry. Full article
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Exploration of Training Strategies for a Quantile Regression Deep Neural Network for the Prediction of the Rate of Penetration in a Multi-Lateral Well
by Adrian Ambrus, Felix James Pacis, Sergey Alyaev, Rasool Khosravanian and Tron Golder Kristiansen
Energies 2025, 18(6), 1553; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18061553 - 20 Mar 2025
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In recent years, rate of penetration (ROP) prediction using machine learning has attracted considerable interest. However, few studies have addressed ROP prediction uncertainty and its relation to training data and model inputs. This paper presents the application of a quantile regression deep neural [...] Read more.
In recent years, rate of penetration (ROP) prediction using machine learning has attracted considerable interest. However, few studies have addressed ROP prediction uncertainty and its relation to training data and model inputs. This paper presents the application of a quantile regression deep neural network (QRDNN) for ROP prediction on multi-lateral wells drilled in the Alvheim field of the North Sea. The quantile regression framework allows the characterization of the prediction uncertainty, which can inform the end-user on whether the model predictions are reliable. Three different training strategies for the QRDNN model are investigated. The first strategy uses individual hole sections of the multi-lateral well to train the model, which is then tested on sections of similar hole size. In the second strategy, the models are trained for specific formations encountered in the well, assuming the formation tops are known for both the training and test sections. The third strategy uses training data from offset wells from the same field as the multi-lateral well, exploring different offset–well combinations and input features. The resulting QRDNN models are tested on several complete well sections excluded from the training data, each several kilometers long. The second and third strategies give the lowest mean absolute percentage errors of their median predictions of 27.3% and 28.7% respectively—all without recalibration for the unknown test well sections. Furthermore, the third model based on offset training gives a robust prediction of uncertainty with over 99.6% of actual values within the predicted P10 and P90 percentiles. Full article
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Multi-Modal Machine Learning to Predict the Energy Discharge Levels from a Multi-Cell Mechanical Draft Cooling Tower
by Christopher Sobecki, Larry Deschaine and Brian d’Entremont
Energies 2024, 17(17), 4385; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17174385 - 2 Sep 2024
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An artificial neural network was developed to augment the accuracy of a physically based computer model in relating heat discharge to visible plume volume of a 12-cell mechanical draft cooling tower. In a previous study, Savannah River National Laboratory developed a 1D model [...] Read more.
An artificial neural network was developed to augment the accuracy of a physically based computer model in relating heat discharge to visible plume volume of a 12-cell mechanical draft cooling tower. In a previous study, Savannah River National Laboratory developed a 1D model to capture the average power plant discharge levels via analysis of a series of visual images but was unable to accurately predict individual cases, resulting in an overall average error of about 5%, but individual comparisons resulted in an R2 of 0.36. Three optimization algorithms were applied to better fit the entrainment coefficients, and the artificial neural network model was applied to 289 cases of a 12-cell mechanical draft cooling tower power generation facility. Two artificial neural networks configurations consisted of 10 and 47 nodes that used as input readily available plant data, observed cooling tower plume conditions, observed operational conditions, local and regional weather, and the predicted plume volume from the physical model; the individual predictions’ accuracy improved to R2>0.95. This article concludes the sensitivities for the 1D model and additional actions to progress this field of study as well as applications for cooling tower monitoring. This strategy demonstrated an encouraging first step towards using multi-modal artificial neural network machine learning technology for information fusion to estimate power levels from external observations. Full article
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