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Current Reservoir Simulation News
Near-Real-Time CO2-Plume Monitoring, Visualization Approach Considers Geologic Uncertainty
The authors propose a deep-learning-based approach enabling near-real-time CO2-plume visualization and rapid data assimilation incorporating multiple geological realizations for predicting future CO2 plume evolution and area-of-review determination.
Adjoint Gradient, Commercial Simulator Combine for Efficient History-Matching
In this study, forward simulation is executed by a commercial reservoir simulator while external code is developed for backward calculations.
Embed-to-Control Reservoir Surrogate Used To History-Match Geological Models
In this study, the authors propose the use of a deep-learning reduced-order surrogate model that can lower computational costs significantly while still maintaining high accuracy for data assimilation or history-matching problems.
Q&A With a Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing: Bob Barree Opens Up on His Journey
The newest recipient of the title SPE Legend of Hydraulic Fracturing talks about his career, the evolution of fracture stimulation, the development of increasingly useful simulators, and the future of the oil and gas industry. The honor was given at the 2026 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition.
SCCO2/Brine Injection or WAG Couple With Saltwater-Disposal Wells for Carbon Sequestration
This paper reviews the simultaneous supercritical CO2/brine aquifer injection and water-alternating-gas methods for geologic carbon sequestration and proposes a novel integration with saltwater-disposal wells.
Study Explores Storage of Hydrogen/Natural Gas Mixtures in Underground Gas Repositories
The objective of this study is to numerically investigate system behavior when storing H2/natural gas (CH4) mixtures in aquifer-related underground gas storage, and the effect of gas composition and salinity on energy-recovery efficiency.
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Data-Driven Reservoir Modeling
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