This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the application and research progress of
CO 2 fracturing fluids in China, highlights the existing issues and puts forward suggestions …

Hydraulic fracturing has made the production of gas more economical. Shale gas possesses
the potential to arise as a main natural gas source worldwide. It has been assessed that the …

This report presents an update of the original study carried out in 2013 (EUR 26347). It
reviews the latest trends in hydraulic fracturing and alternative fracturing technologies. For …

Liquid carbon dioxide phase-transition blasting (LCO 2-PB) is a promising alternative
method for enhanced coalbed methane (ECBM) extraction and prevention of coal and gas …

Fracking to approach permeability enhancement is indispensable to enhance coalbed
methane recovery, which can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and produce …

The catalytic activation of thermochemical fluids or binary mixtures (BMs) based on
ammonium nitrate and sodium nitrite was experimentally and numerically investigated as …

Clay-abundant shale formations are quite common worldwide shale plays. This particular
type of shale play has unique physico-chemical characteristics and therefore responds …

The waterless fracturing method with liquid nitrogen (LN2) as the fracturing fluid has been
proposed and successfully applied in coalbed methane (CBM) production in recent years …

Hydraulic fracturing is considered to be a vital cornerstone in decision making of
unconventional reservoirs. With an increasing level of development of unconventional …

Rising mining costs and fewer high-grade ore deposits have necessitated a search for
alternative methods for the recovery of metals from deposits that are no longer economically …