Advances, challenges, and opportunities for hydraulic fracturing of deep shale gas reservoirs
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Although significant progress has been made in the development of shallow natural gas, the exploitation of deep shale gas continues to face numerous challenges. Therefore, conducting research on deep shale gas extraction is crucial. The efficient exploitation is contingent upon a comprehensive understanding of the mechanical properties, fracturing behaviors, and transformation processes of deep reservoir formations. This paper initially delineates the geo-mechanical characteristics and key development challenges associated with deep shale gas reservoirs. It subsequently reviews recent advancements in laboratory experiments, numerical simulations, and field technologies. Finally, suggestions and strategies are proposed to enhance the efficiency of deep shale gas development. The perspectives offered in this paper aim to provide new insights into optimizing exploration and production in deep and complex geological environments.
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Cited as: Wu, M., Chang, X., Guo, Y., Liu, J., Yang, C., Suo, Y. Advances, challenges, and opportunities for hydraulic fracturing of deep shale gas reservoirs. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 2025, 15(1): 1-4. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2025.01.01
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