Experimental Study of Matrix Permeability of Gas Shale: An Application to CO2-Based Shale Fracturing

Because the limitations of water-based fracturing fluids restrict their fracturing efficiency and scope of application, liquid CO2 is regarded as a promising substitute, owing to its unique characteristics, including its greater environmental friendliness, shorter clean-up time, greater adsorption c...

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Main Authors: Chengpeng Zhang, Pathegama Gamage Ranjith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/4/702