Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment

Dear Colleagues,

Geological resources are one of the most abundant resources on Earth, including oil and gas, geothermal energy, shale gas, coal bed gas, etc. The exploration and development of these resources involve multidisciplinary knowledge. The purpose of this topic is to publish research results of the highest quality and lasting importance in geomechanics topics, focusing on the application of geological energy production and storage and the interaction between soil and rock and natural and engineering environments. We will pay special attention to the concept and development of new energy geotechnical technology, which includes the internal mechanism of protecting the environment from damage caused by potential projects, so as to ensure the sustainable use of energy. The main topics of the Topic include but are not limited to the following:

• Multiphase flow and transport in porous media;
• Carbon dioxide sequestration/hydrogen storage in geological formations;
• Mathematical modeling and numerical simulations on coupled processes;
• Development, storage, and transportation of unconventional oil and gas;
• Mine geological disaster prevention and reduction;
• Mathematical problems in rock mechanics and rock engineering;
• Geological energy production and storage;
• Environmental protection in resource development;
• Application of machine learning to address complex problems related to energy and environment.

Dr. Gan Feng
Dr. Ang Liu
Dr. Reza Taherdangkoo
Prof. Dr. Qiao Lyu
Topic Editors