Experimental and numerical investigation of the effect of alumina on thermite reation propagation for thermal plug and abandonment of oil wells

KM de Souza, MJS de Lemos, RR Ribeiro… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermite has been considered as a potential alternative for the wellbore plug and
abandonment process. This new technology, thermal P&A, may substitute cementation as a …

Mathematical modeling and experimental study of aluminothermic reaction applied to thermal plug and abandoment of oil wells

KM de Souza, MJS de Lemos, RR Ribeiro… - … Communications in Heat …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermite is a powerful energetic material that has potential application in the plug and
abandonment (P&A) process of wellbores. The solution named Thermal P&A has withdrawn …

[HTML][HTML] Hydrogen storage in depleted geological hydrocarbon reservoirs: Enhancing wellbore integrity and sustainability with geopolymer cement–Review

MM Madirisha, BD Ikotun - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Geological hydrogen storage in depleted hydrocarbon fields is an emerging technology
aimed at mitigating climate change. This review paper delves into the geological storage of …

Experimental investigation of Al-Fe2O3 thermite reactions for thermal plug and abandonment of oil wells

KM De Souza, MJS de Lemos, RR Ribeiro… - Geoenergy Science and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The use of thermite in the plug and abandonment of wellbores is a promising new method
for sealing oil wells. However, the reactants for thermite mixtures are usually in a powder …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the injection and plugging ability of a novel epoxy resin in cement cracks

GY Leng, W Yan, HM Ye, ED Yao, JB Duan, ZX Xu… - Petroleum Science, 2024 - Elsevier
Sustained casing pressure (SCP) is a crucial issue in the oil and gas production lifecycle.
Epoxy resins, exhibiting exceptional compressive strength, ductility, and shear bonding …

Conventional and Emerging Technologies for P&A

MJS de Lemos - Thermal Plug and Abandonment of Oil Wells, 2024 - Springer
Designing well barriers to last for centuries is a common goal in the oil and gas industry, but
it's essential to note that there may not be a specific requirement stipulating a precise …