OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology is 9. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

Article	Citations
A new insight into the evolution of the Qatar Arch to recognize faults and a new gas field	103
Post-acid flush and its impact on breakdown pressure	58
The control of effective source rocks on the distribution of hydrocarbon reservoirs in a lacustrine rift-basin: insights from a 3D basin modeling study	56
Advances in critical temperature shift modeling of confined pure fluids using the Kihara potential function	55
Water saturation modeling in carbonate reservoirs using the bulk volume water approach	46
Calculation method of equivalent permeability of dual-porosity media considering fractal characteristics and fracture stress sensitivity	45
Maximizing efficiency and uniformity in SAGD steam circulation through effect of heat convection	44
Designing a dilated multi-scale attention convolutional neural network to optimize rock micro computed tomography image segmentation: a path to accurate petrophysical and fluid flow characterization	35
Anisotropy of surface morphology of carbonate rocks after reaction with acid	34
Estimating electrical resistivity from logging data for oil wells using machine learning	33
Development of a novel packer fluid for high-temperature and high-pressure oil and gas wells with using design of experiments and artificial intelligence	33
Modelling the flowing bottom hole pressure of oil and gas wells using multivariate adaptive regression splines	32
Petroleum source rock potential and geochemical characteristics of the Upper Cretaceous Shiranish Formation in the Western part of the Zagros Fold Belt, Kurdistan Region of Iraq	32
A rock brittleness evaluation method in interbedded reservoirs based on statistical damage constitutive	31
Differences in reservoir quality within distributary channel belts at the braided river delta front in the Xinchang area of Western Sichuan’s 2nd member of the Xujiahe Formation: genesis and implicati	31
Characteristics and formative mechanism of lacustrine deep-water gravity flow deposition: a case study of the Yanchang Formation in the Ordos Basin	31
Review of underbalanced drilling techniques highlighting the advancement of foamed drilling fluids	30
Assessing the viability of different bio-polymers and synthetic-copolymers with modified enzyme-induced carbonate precipitation solutions for sand consolidation applications	30
Impact of rock mineralogy on reactive transport of CO2 during carbon sequestration in a saline aquifer	30
Investigation of displacement efficiency of different gas flooding in extra-low permeability reservoirs	29
Design and optimization of intelligent exploration logging instrument based on sonic logging technology	29
Reconstructing anisotropic porous media from thin section images	28
The effect of forces affecting the spread of oil droplets on a rock surface	28
Study on influence of failure mode on fracturing performance of fractured reservoir	27
Experimental investigation on the transport and plugging of lost circulation materials in large-scale vertical fracture coupled with wellbore system	26

Fluid inclusion characteristics of the Jurassic reservoir and hydrocarbon accumulation process in the eastern Kuqa Depression, Tarim Basin	25
Characteristics and controlling factors of Lucaogou formation shale reservoir in the northern edge of Bogda Mountain, the Junggar Basin, China	25
Research on integrated injection-production optimization technology of electric submersible pump for Bohai oilfield heavy oil thermal recovery	24
Natural fractures characterization by integration of FMI logs, well logs and core data: a case study from the Sarvak Formation (Iran)	24
Laboratory testing and mathematical modeling revealed significant impact of pressure maintenance on the post-frac fluid soaking in shale oil/gas reservoirs	23
A novel electrical rock typing approach to improve estimating formation resistivity factor in carbonate rocks	23
Nanoparticles in enhanced oil recovery: state-of-the-art review	23
Investigating the vaporization mechanism's effect on interfacial tension during gas injection into an oil reservoir	22
Pore scale simulation of phase trapping in artificial porous media prototypes	22
Static and dynamic evaluation of formation damage due to barium sulfate scale during water injection in carbonate reservoirs	21
Active learning based surrogate ensemble assisted multi-objective optimization framework for reservoir water-flooding optimization	21
Optimization of CO2 EOR and geological sequestration in high-water cut oil reservoirs	21
Velocity variation coefficient-based angle-dependent gradient conditioning scheme: a new strategy for an enhanced full waveform inversion	21
Outlier detection and selection of representative fluid samples using machine learning: a case study of Iranian oil fields	20
The reservoir screening standard of CO2 huff-n-puff based on orthogonal analysis method and random forest algorithm	20
A new approach based on VIKOR and Monte-Carlo algorithms for determining the most efficient enhanced oil recovery methods: EOR screening	20
Characteristics and controlling factors of carbonate shoal reservoirs in the lower Triassic Feixianguan Formation, Kaijiang-Liangping Trough, Northeast Sichuan Basin, China	20
Estimation of tensile and uniaxial compressive strength of carbonate rocks from well-logging data: artificial intelligence approach	19
Development of a novel magnetic nanocomposite crosslinker for enhanced polymer gelation applications	19
Automated lost circulation severity classification and mitigation system using explainable Bayesian optimized ensemble learning algorithms	19
Experimental study on the injectivity, adsorption, and in-situ rheology of HPAM polymer in intact and fractured sandstone	19
Predicting viscosity of CO2–CH4 binary mixtures using robust white-box machine learning frameworks: implication for carbon capture, utilization, and storage	19
Applied machine learning-based models for predicting the geomechanical parameters using logging data	18
Identification of the bound and free fluid pore types in an Iranian carbonate reservoir through the integration of well logs, rock physics modeling, and 3D seismic data	18
Evaluation of surface activity of rhamnolipid biosurfactants produced from rice bran oil through dynamic surface tension	18
Estimation of geomechanical rock characteristics from specific energy data using combination of wavelet transform with ANFIS-PSO algorithm	17
Cutting mechanism of a special 3D concave-shaped PDC cutter applicable to the Weiyuan shale	17
Intelligent hydraulic fracturing under industry 4.0—a survey and future directions	17
Investigation of Surakhani light crude oil compounds as a case study using modern spectroscopic techniques	17
Differences in the permeability assessment of the fractured reservoir rocks using the conventional and the rough discrete fracture network modeling	17
Spectral decomposition-based static reservoir simulations image Cretaceous hydrocarbon-bearing incised-valley, Southwest Pakistan	17
Research and application of drilling technologies for complex ultra-deep well in southern margin fold and thrust belt of Junggar Basin	16
Boosting machine learning algorithms for porosity prediction in sandstone gas reservoirs	16
A critical assessment of H2S scavenger performance in the presence of key acidizing package additives: surfactants, iron control agents, and anti-Sludge	16
Study on the influence of mechanical characteristics of multi-rhythm inter-salt shale oil on fracture propagation in Qianjiang formation, China	16
Using new chemical methods to control water production in oil reservoirs: comparison of mechanical and chemical methods	16
Organic geochemical and petrological investigations of the upper miocene bongaya formation in the pitas, onshore sabah basin, and its relevance for hydrocarbon potential	16
Optimization of surfactant-polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery	16
Drilling-vibration response characteristics of rocks based on Hilbert–Huang transform	16
Using silica nanoparticles and anionic surfactant in low-salinity water to enhance oil recovery in the Assam Shelf Basin	16
An experimental study of epoxy-based nanocomposite for chemical consolidation in a sandstone reservoir with high clay content	15
Investigation of liquid-electric separation properties following acidification in alkali-surfactant-polymer flooding	15
An integration of the numerical and soft computing approaches for determining inflow control device flow area in water injection wells	15
Identification of challenging gas-bearing reservoir based on machine learning (ML) and computed conversion-based AVO analysis: a study from Jaisalmer Sub-basin, India	14
Treatment of paraffin deposition behavior in gas-condensate wells with chemical inhibitors	14
Quantifying the potential of the Raniganj Basin for shale gas exploration and CO2 sequestration using a deep learning framework	14
Publisher Correction: Simultaneous inversion of five physical parameters of submarine gas reservoir from synthetic elastic impedance for high-efficiency reserve evaluation	14
Sensitivity analysis of low salinity waterflood alternating immiscible CO2 injection (Immiscible CO2-LSWAG) performance using machine learning application in sandstone reservoir	14
H2S removal from crude oil flows and gas-liquid mass transfer characteristics in T-junction straight and serpentine microchannels	14
Experimental investigation to understand the effect of fracturing fluid on the geomechanical behavior of mowry shale	14

Genesis of high-quality ultra-thick glutenite reservoirs: coupled control of sedimentation and diagenesis	13
Fractured gas reservoir shut-in curve analysis and application	13
Study on drillability evaluation of glutenite reservoir rock using fractal theory and experiments	13
Rapid evaluation of capillary pressure and relative permeability for oil–water flow in tight sandstone based on a physics-informed neural network	13
Comprehensive analysis of reservoir quality using microfacies and sedimentary environment characterization: insights from core and petrophysical data in early triassic gas reservoirs of the world’s la	13
3D-porous-GAN: a high-performance 3D GAN for digital core reconstruction from a single 3D image	13
The effect of high-temperature environment on the rheology and filtration properties of Rhizophora spp. tannin-lignosulfonate as bio-based additive in water-based drilling fluid	13
Liquid carry-over control using three-phase horizontal smart separators in Khor Mor gas-condensate processing plant	13
A novel numerical simulation study on the flow mechanisms of deep low-permeability gas reservoirs	13
Preparation and performance evaluation of ultra high temperature corrosion inhibitor for acidizing	13
Effect of CO2 on the interfacial tension and swelling of crude oil during carbonated water flooding	13
Prediction of rate of penetration in oil and gas drilling: a comparative review of machine learning methods and future research directions	13
Quantifying acid diversion efficiency through NMR tortuosity measurements	13
Longshore changes in the microfacies and distribution of clastic barrier coastal sandbodies: a case from the Benxi formation in the Ordos Basin, China	13
Open-hole extension limit of offshore extended-reach well considering formation collapse	13
Microfacies control on geomechanical properties of unconventional carbonate reservoirs: insights from a middle jurassic outcrop analogue in Saudi Arabia	13
Stepwise mathematical derivation of the Herschel–Bulkley laminar fluid flow equations—in pipes	12
Real-time lithology and log prediction from drilling parameters using machine learning for high-pressure salt-bearing formation, Missan oilfields, Iraq	12
Correction: Basin margin sediment wedge build out of the Eastern Niger Delta: application of shelf-edge trajectory pattern studies	12
Machine learning analyses of low salinity effect due to surface-charge alteration in carbonate porous media	12
Machine learning–based characterization of shale formations using core analysis data	12
Experimental investigation of the rock cutting process and derivation of the 3D spatial distribution of the formation strength using in-cutter sensing	12
Integrated diagnosis of plugging in western sichuan sour gas reservoirs: from plugging mechanisms to mitigation strategies	12
Multi-objective optimization of parameters design based on genetic algorithm in annulus aerated dual gradient drilling	12
Rolling window for detecting multiple Chan signatures to diagnose excessive water production	12
The role of stylolites as a fluid conductive, in the heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs	11
Development and field application of strongly resilient temporary plugging diversion agent for fracturing	11
The potential of offshore Nile Delta Basin natural gas reserves: a case study of Messinian reservoir in Baltim field	11
Prediction of permeability of highly heterogeneous hydrocarbon reservoir from conventional petrophysical logs using optimized data-driven algorithms	11
Recent advances in applications of green nanocomposites in enhanced oil recovery: a comprehensive review of different characterization methods and effective parameters	11
Data-driven prediction of rate of penetration (ROP) in drilling operations using advanced machine learning models	11
Machine learning insights into CO2-brine interfacial tension: effects of salt type, concentration, and temperature	11
Numerical simulation study on parameter optimization of crosslinked polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery in heavy oil reservoirs	11
Design and simulation of a novel multi-diaphragm cable for distributed pressure sensing in oil and gas applications	11
Application of machine learning to determine the shear stress and filtration loss properties of nano-based drilling fluid	11
Synthesis and application of eucalyptus plant- and walnut shell- CuO/Fe3O4/Xanthan polymeric nanocomposites for enhanced oil recovery in carbonate reservoirs	11
Vertical height growth mechanism of hydraulic fractures in laminated shale oil reservoirs based on 3D discrete lattice modeling	11
Lithium and Salt Extraction from the Bakken Produced Water	11
The migration mechanism of oil under natural depletion development for shale oil in Ordos Basin	11
Discrete fracture modeling by integrating image logs, seismic attributes, and production data: a case study from Ilam and Sarvak Formations, Danan Oilfield, southwest of Iran	11
Fractal characteristics of artificially matured lacustrine shales from Ordos Basin, West China	11
Development and performance evaluation of foaming agent for heavy oil development and study on oil displacement mechanism in heterogeneous micromodel	11
Time-aware predictive maintenance of electrical submersible pumps using catboost ensemble learning and trend-based labeling	11
Coupled hydro-mechanical simulation in the carbonate reservoir of a giant oil field in southwest Iran	10
Sub-basalt hydrocarbon prospect assessment in Peninsular India using seaward dipping reflectors	10
The influence of fracturing fluid temperature and viscosity on the migration and distribution of proppants within a fracture	10
Numerical experimental study on the fracture process of shale containing internal prefabricated cracks based on CT scanning with different quartz contents	10
Performance evaluation of downhole oil–water separators in wells that use DWL technique using computational fluid dynamics: influence of velocities and flow rates	10
Stress field and safe drilling mud weights in the Shizigou salt system of Yingxiongling, Qaidam Basin, China	10
Physical experimental simulation of unconventional reservoir formation process for carboniferous in Hudson Oilfield, Tarim Basin	10
Numerical investigation of acid diversion using viscoelastic surfactant (VES) under single and two-phase flow conditions	10
Geochemistry of oil seepages and Paleocene organic-rich shale deposits from the onshore East Coast Basin in New Zealand: implications for characteristics, origin and oil-source rock correlation	10
New correlations to estimate the rough fracture permeability using computational fluid dynamics simulation	10
New approach of evaluating fracturing interference based on wellhead pressure monitoring data: a case study from the well group-A of Fuling shale gas field	10
Comprehensive evaluation of the source rock potential of the Sembar Formation: a machine learning-aided approach in the Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan	10
The dynamic relationships among growth in the logistics industry, energy consumption, and carbon emission: recent evidence from China	10
Gene quantification and exploration in identifying potential oil and gas areas in North China: a comprehensive study on subtle reservoir exploration	10
Geological characteristics and coalbed methane adsorbability of shallow coal rock in Qinshui Basin, China	10
Propagation pattern of cracks around a shale borehole via the cohesive element method	10
Organic richness and maturity modeling of cretaceous age Chichali shales for enhanced hydrocarbon exploration in Punjab platform, Pakistan	10
Reactive transport modeling of scale precipitation and deposition during incompatible water injection in carbonate reservoirs	10
Multiple linear regression and gene expression programming to predict fracture density from conventional well logs of basement metamorphic rocks	10
Correction: A comprehensive analysis of transient rate and rate derivative data of an oil well intercepted by infinite-conductivity hydraulic fracture in closed systems	9
Experimental evaluation of the water-based enhanced oil recovery methods in ultra-tight reservoirs	9
Further study on oil/water relative permeability ratio model and waterflooding performance prediction model for high water cut oilfields sustainable development	9
Laboratory investigation on inhibition of polyvinyl alcohol used for wireline coring drilling	9
Advanced ensemble modeling and explainable AI for predicting miscibility dynamics in gas-oil systems	9
Study on the synergistic phenomenon of oil–water–solid interface in high mineralization co-produced water system based on chelating agent mixed surfactant	9
Study of borehole stability of volcanic rock formation with the influence of multiple factors	9
Study of stress field induced by natural fracture and its influence on hydraulic fracture propagation	9
Experimental study of the low salinity water injection process in the presence of scale inhibitor and various nanoparticles	9
Experimental design and manufacturing of a smart control system for horizontal separator based on PID controller and integrated production model	9
Multi-component induction logging response simulation and environmental factors analysis in complicated anisotropic formations	9
Wear analysis and life prediction of sucker rod and tubing under ternary emulsion lubrication in Daqing oilfield: a case study in block H	9
Pore-type characterization of the Shurijeh formation in the Kopet-Dagh Basin, Northeastern Iran, using the integration of petrographic data, well logs, and production data	9
Quantifying uncertainties of CO2-oil relative permeability and capillary pressure curves through automatic history matching core flood data	9
Estimation of porosity and volume of shale using artificial intelligence, case study of Kashafrud Gas Reservoir, NE Iran	9
Research on the rock-breaking mechanism and key factors influencing ROP enhancement during marble cutting with special-shaped PDC cutters	9