Shale microstructure determines hydrocarbon reserves and productivity. However, despite
its high economic importance, the shale microstructure remains poorly understood. This is …

The wetting characteristics of shale rocks at representative subsurface conditions remain an
area of active debate. A precise characterization of shale wettability is essential for …

Cleat and permeability altered by CO2 injection are key issues for enhanced coalbed
methane production and CO2 geo-sequestration into unminable coal seams. As the main …

The dynamic evolution characteristics of fractures in coal under different compressive loads
are of great significance to the recovery of coalbed methane (CBM). In this paper, the X-ray …

Shale interfacial properties are important for CO 2 geo-sequestration and CH 4 recovery in
shale formation. In this work we use a newly-developed and well-defined shale model (ie a …

Rock mechanical properties are of crucial importance to shale reservoirs as they directly
affect the production efficiency and hydraulic fracturing design. However, limited data exists …

Carbonate rock is a potential host for carbon dioxide storage. It is likely to react with
carbonated water, following CO 2 dissolution and dissociation in formation fluids. This might …

Shale is typically an anisotropic material for which the mechanical characteristics can vary
significantly along different orientations with regard to its bedding planes. In underground …

Investigating the coal microstructure under the influence of effective stress is vital for
evaluating hydrocarbon gas production and CO2 geo-storage potential of deep coal seams …

Geomechanics plays a critical role in the different stages of coal bed methane (CBM)
operations, starting from its development through production to its abandonment as in …