Shale Oil and Gas Accumulation Mechanism

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, with the shift in geological thinking and the progress of horizontal well drilling and fracturing technology, shale oil and gas have been greatly explored and developed worldwide. However, while a number of high-yield shale oil and gas wells have been drilled, there are also some shale oil and gas wells with low production or even no oil and gas. In the same exploration areas, the difference in oil and gas production is also large. The challenges of how to reduce the exploration risk and define the favourable exploration target urgently need to be solved. With the increase in well data and the application of advanced analytical and testing methods, the research on shale sequence, sedimentation, reservoir, and shale oil and gas accumulation can be further deepened.

This Special Issue aims to collate articles relating to shale sequence, sedimentation, the fine characterization of shale reservoirs, shale oil and gas accumulation mechanisms, and the influence of deep crustal fluid activities on organic matter enrichment. Original research and review articles are welcome.

Dr. Xixin Wang
Dr. Luxing Dou
Dr. Yuming Liu
Guest Editors

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