GeoEnergy Science and Engineering 2024

A special issue of Eng (ISSN 2673-4117). This special issue belongs to the section "Chemical, Civil and Environmental Engineering".

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Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Curtin University, Kent St, Bentley WA 6102, Australia
Interests: formation evaluation; petrophysics; unconventional gas (tight gas sand and shale gas); reservoir characterization and modeling
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School of Earth Sciences, Yunnan University, Kunming 650500, China
Interests: unconventional resources; shale formation evaluation; sustainable energy; CO2 geosequsation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a continuation of the previous successful Special Issue "GeoEnergy Science and Engineering". You can find the information and published papers of the previous Special Issue at https://www.mdpi.com/journal/eng/special_issues/
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GeoEnergy is an integrated and rapidly-evolving field incorporating a spectrum of traditional and innovative geologically-focused energy development. Recent cutting-edge techniques have stimulated widespread interest in sustainable GeoEnergy resource exploration, production, and storage. To achieve a secure supply of low-carbon energy and ultimately transit into a net-zero carbon target and ensure the economic development of sustainable energy resources, insightful scientific understandings and engineering practices are highly required.

This Special Issue invites submissions presenting solutions focusing on a broad area of low-carbon and sustainable exploration, production, and storage of GeoEnergy resources. Topics of this Special Issue mainly include, but are not restricted to:

  • Unconventional Gas Resources: including shale gas, coalbed methane (CBM), gas hydrate, and tight gas sand exploration and production;
  • Natural/Gold Hydrogen Energy: including the exploration, production, and storage of hydrogen in a sustainable system;
  • Geothermal Energy: including exploration and characterization of geothermal fields;
  • Energy Storage: including hydrogen storage, compressed air energy storage, and hydroelectric storage;
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS): including CO2 storage in conventional and unconventional oil and gas formations coupled with enhanced oil and gas recovery and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS).

Prof. Dr. Reza Rezaee
Dr. Yujie Yuan
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • net zero carbon
  • sustainable GeoEnergy resources
  • Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
  • hydrogen energy
  • unconventional natural gas
  • geothermal energy
  • energy storage

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A Probabilistic Study of CO2 Plume Geothermal and Hydrothermal Systems: A Sensitivity Study of Different Reservoir Conditions in Williston Basin, North Dakota
by Emmanuel Gyimah, Olusegun Tomomewo, Luc Yvan Nkok, Shree Om Bade, Ebenezer Asare Ofosu and Maxwell Collins Bawuah
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1407-1421; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030074 - 10 Jul 2024
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The exploration of alternative energy sources has gained significant traction in recent years, driven by the urgent need to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards sustainable energy. Among these alternatives, CO2 plume geothermal and hydrothermal systems have emerged as promising [...] Read more.
The exploration of alternative energy sources has gained significant traction in recent years, driven by the urgent need to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and transition towards sustainable energy. Among these alternatives, CO2 plume geothermal and hydrothermal systems have emerged as promising options due to their potential for providing clean, renewable energy. This study presents a probabilistic investigation into the sensitivity of CO2 plume geothermal and hydrothermal systems under various reservoir conditions in the Williston Basin, North Dakota. In addition to elucidating the impact of reservoir conditions on system performance, the study utilizes probabilistic methods to assess energy output of CO2 plume geothermal and hydrothermal systems. Insights derived from this probabilistic investigation offer valuable guidance for the working fluid selection, systems design and optimization in the Williston Basin and beyond. Results from the sensitivity analysis reveal the profound influence of reservoir conditions on the behavior and efficiency of CO2 plume geothermal and hydrothermal systems. Our case study on Red River Formation and Deadwood Formations shows a potential of 34% increase and 32% decrease in heat extraction based on varying reservoir conditions. Our investigations in the Beaver Lodge field within the Red River Formation yielded arithmetic mean values for CO2 best case resources, hydrothermal resources and the CO2 worst case as 6.36 × 1018 J, 4.75 × 1018 J and 3.24 × 1018 J, respectively. Overall, this research contributes to advancing the knowledge and understanding of CO2 plume geothermal and hydrothermal systems as viable pathways towards sustainable energy production and carbon sequestration. By highlighting the sensitivity of these systems to reservoir conditions, the study provides valuable insights that can inform decision-making processes and future research endeavours aimed at fostering the transition to a low-carbon energy landscape. Full article
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Nanoparticles in Drilling Fluids: A Review of Types, Mechanisms, Applications, and Future Prospects
by Vasanth Gokapai, Prasad Pothana and Kegang Ling
Eng 2024, 5(4), 2462-2495; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5040129 - 3 Oct 2024
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Nanofluids have gained significant attention as a promising solution to several challenges in drilling operations. Nanoparticles, due to their exclusive properties such as high specific surface area, strong adsorption potential, and excellent thermal conductivity, offer significant potential to improve the efficiency and performance [...] Read more.
Nanofluids have gained significant attention as a promising solution to several challenges in drilling operations. Nanoparticles, due to their exclusive properties such as high specific surface area, strong adsorption potential, and excellent thermal conductivity, offer significant potential to improve the efficiency and performance of drilling processes. Regardless of the advancements in drilling fluids and techniques that have improved borehole stability, hole cleaning, and extreme operational condition (HTHP) management, limitations still persist. This review discusses a detailed summary of existing research on the application of nanofluids in drilling, exploring their types, properties, and specific uses in areas such as fluid loss control, wellbore stability, and thermal management. It also reports the challenges and future potential of nanotechnology in drilling, including nanoparticle stability, environmental considerations, and cost concerns. By synthesizing current research and highlighting gaps for further study, this review intends to guide researchers and industry professionals in effectively integrating nanofluid usage to optimize drilling practices and support a more sustainable energy future. Full article
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Economic, Societal, and Environmental Impacts of Available Energy Sources: A Review
by Faisal Al Mubarak, Reza Rezaee and David A. Wood
Eng 2024, 5(3), 1232-1265; https://doi.org/10.3390/eng5030067 - 28 Jun 2024
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The impacts that the available energy sources have had on society, the environment, and the economy have become a focus of attention in recent years, generating polarization of opinions. Understanding these impacts is crucial for rational evaluation and the development of strategies for [...] Read more.
The impacts that the available energy sources have had on society, the environment, and the economy have become a focus of attention in recent years, generating polarization of opinions. Understanding these impacts is crucial for rational evaluation and the development of strategies for economic growth and energy security. This review examines such impacts of the main energy resources currently exploited or in development, including fossil fuels, geothermal, biomass, solar, hydropower, hydrogen, nuclear, ocean, and wind energies on society through analysis and comparison. It is essential to consider how high energy demand influences energy prices, the workforce, and the environment and to assess the advantages and disadvantages of each energy source. One significant finding from this review is that the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) may vary substantially depending on the energy source used and show substantial ranges for different applications of the same energy source. Nuclear energy has the lowest LCOE range whereas ocean energy has the highest LCOE range among the nine energy sources considered. Fossil fuels were found to have the most substantial societal impacts, which involved on the positive side providing by far the largest number of jobs and highest tax revenues. However, on the negative side, fossil fuels, biomass, and nuclear energy sources pose the most significant health threats and social well-being impacts on communities and societies compared to other energy sources. On the other hand, solar, ocean and wind energy pose the lowest risk in terms of health and safety, with solar and wind also currently providing a substantial number of jobs worldwide. Regarding environmental consequences, fossil fuels generate the highest greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and have the highest adverse impacts on ecosystems. In contrast, nuclear, ocean, solar and wind energies have the lowest GHG emissions and low to moderate impacts on ecosystems. Biomass, geothermal and hydropower energy sources have moderate to high ecosystem impacts compared to the other energy sources. Hydropower facilities require the most materials (mainly concrete) to build per unit of energy generated, followed by wind and solar energy, which require substantial steel and concrete per unit of energy generated. The lack of substantial materials recycling causes associated with solar and wind energy sources. All the energies that use thermal power generation process consume substantial quantities of water for cooling. The analysis and comparisons provided in this review identified that there is an urgent need to transition away from large-carbon-footprint processes, particularly fossil fuels without carbon capture, and to reduce the consumption of construction materials without recycling, as occurs in many of the existing solar and wind energy plants. This transition can be facilitated by seeking alternative and more widely accessible materials with lower carbon footprints during manufacturing and construction. Implementing such strategies can help mitigate climate change and have a positive impact on community well-being and economic growth. Full article
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