Multiphase Transport Processes in Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Geological Storage Systems

Submission Deadline: 15 April 2027 View: 40 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editor(s)

Prof. Dr. Zongfa Li

Email: lizf@yangtzeu.edu.cn

Affiliation: School of Petroleum Engineering, Yangtze University, Wuhan, China

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Research Interests: residual oil occurrence rule and potential exploitation measures after water flooding, gas injection (CO2/ hydrocarbon gas/air/N2) to enhance recovery, CO2 flooding and geological storage

Dr. Shiyuan Zhan

Email: zhanshiyuan@cdut.edu.cn

Affiliation: School of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China

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Research Interests: CO2 geological storage and resource utilization, unconventional oil and gas seepage theory and development, microscale fluid accumulation and migration law, geothermal resource development and utilization

Assoc. Prof. Lu Wang

Email: wlhmhxydh@163.com

Affiliation: School of Energy, Chengdu University of Technology, Chengdu, China

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Research Interests: CO2 flooding and geological storage, CO2 geological storage and resource utilization

Dr. Shiqian Xu

Email: shiqianxu@swpu.edu.cn

Affiliation: Institute of Oil and Gas Field Development Engineering, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, China

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Research Interests: fluid-structure coupling numerical simulation and development optimization method for tight/shale oil

Dr. Jingang Fu

Email: fujg@cqust.edu.cn

Affiliation: School of Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing, China

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Research Interests: reservoir engineering and numerical simulation, CO2 injection to enhance oil recovery and CO2 storage research

Assoc. Prof. Lijuan Huang

Email: huanglijuan@yangtzeu.edu.cn

Affiliation: School of Petroleum Engineering, Yangtze University, Wuhan, China

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Research Interests: gas injection enhanced oil recovery technology, hydrogen/natural gas/crude oil explosion safety assessment, wellbore flow assurance (anticorrosion - scale inhibition - wax removal

Summary

In recent years, the global energy landscape has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly practices, with Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) emerging as a pivotal strategy to counteract greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sectors, particularly the oil and gas industry. The implementation of CCUS technologies in petroleum reservoirs presents unique challenges and opportunities, particularly in understanding and managing the complex multiphase fluid flow behaviors involving oil, gas, water, and solids. The importance of this research area cannot be overstated. As the world seeks to balance energy security, economic growth, and environmental stewardship, efficient and effective CCUS processes are crucial. They not only help reduce the carbon footprint of oil and gas operations but also enhance resource recovery and utilization.

The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together the latest research findings and innovative ideas on multiphase fluid flow behaviors during CCUS processing in petroleum reservoirs. It seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for scholars, researchers, and industry professionals to share their insights, experiences, and advancements in this critical field.
To guide potential contributors, the following thematic areas are suggested:

1. Fundamentals of Multiphase Flow in CCUS Systems
· Fluid-fluid and fluid-rock interactions in porous media
· Phase transitions and their influence on transport mechanisms
· Wettability alteration and interfacial phenomena
· Capillary pressure effects and flow distribution
· Relative permeability and hysteresis effects
· Multiscale transport processes in heterogeneous reservoirs

2. Modeling and Simulation of CCUS Processes
· Development and validation of numerical models for multiphase flow and reactive transport
· Pore-scale, continuum-scale, and multiscale simulation approaches
· Coupled geomechanical and geochemical modeling
· High-performance computing and uncertainty quantification
· Machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques for prediction and optimization
· Digital rock physics and data-driven reservoir characterization

3. Experimental Investigations and Diagnostics
· Laboratory experiments on multiphase flow under reservoir conditions
· Measurement of thermophysical and transport properties of multiphase systems
· Visualization and diagnostic techniques for flow characterization
· Experimental assessment of CO₂ injection, trapping, and displacement mechanisms
· Benchmark datasets for model validation and verification

4. Emerging Technologies and Process Optimization
· Innovative methods for enhancing CCUS efficiency and storage performance
· Injection strategies and mobility control techniques
· Monitoring, risk assessment, and leakage mitigation approaches
· Integrated CCUS technologies involving hydrogen, geothermal, or enhanced oil recovery applications
· Techno-economic and sustainability considerations in CCUS deployment

5. Field Applications and Case Studies
· Field-scale demonstrations of CCUS projects in petroleum reservoirs and saline aquifers
· Management of multiphase flow challenges during injection and storage operations
· Comparative analysis of different CCUS strategies and operational practices
· Lessons learned from industrial implementation and pilot projects
· Long-term storage integrity and monitoring experiences

By addressing these themes, this Special Issue aims to advance the understanding of multiphase fluid flow behaviors in CCUS processes and promote the development of innovative solutions for sustainable oil and gas production.

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