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Peer-reviewedCC BY-NC-NDADVANCES IN GEO-ENERGY RESEARCH

Natural gas hydrate exploitation with reservoir stimulation technology: Status and perspectives

  • Lin Dong1
  • Yongchao Zhang2,3
  • Yiqun Zhang2,3
  1. 1Laoshan Laboratory, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
  2. 2College of Safety and Ocean Engineering, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Beijing 102249, P. R. China (Email: [email protected])
  3. 3Key Laboratory of Gas Hydrate, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao Institute of Marine Geology, Qingdao 266237, P. R. China
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Abstract

Current exploitation of natural gas hydrate exhibits issues of low productivity, limited gas recovery rate, as well as unsatisfied input-output ratio, which is unfavorable for efficient production and further commercial development realization. Reservoir stimulation techniques applied in hydrate production still face challenges at both theoretical and technical levels. This paper systematically reviews representative reservoir stimulation technologies and their applications to evaluate current progress and future opportunities. Numerical simulations and laboratory investigations are comprehensively reviewed to summarize recent advances, identify existing limitations, and evaluate the potential application prospects of various stimulation techniques. On this basis, challenges and perspectives are discussed to point out potential approaches and development trends. It is recommended to establish a system of complex structure wells assisted with advanced stimulation techniques for higher productivity and target output ratio. This work provides a deeper understanding of control mechanisms underlying hydrate reservoir stimulation and facilitates the further commercial development of natural gas hydrate resources. Document Type: Perspective Cited as: Dong, L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y. Natural gas hydrate exploitation with reservoir stimulation technology: Status and perspectives. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 2026, 21(1): 4-8. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.07.02

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@article{dong2026natural,
  title = {{Natural gas hydrate exploitation with reservoir stimulation technology: Status and perspectives}},
  author = {Lin Dong and Yongchao Zhang and Yiqun Zhang},
  journal = {ADVANCES IN GEO-ENERGY RESEARCH},
  year = {2026},
  month = may,
  doi = {10.46690/ager.2026.07.02},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.07.02},
  note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Natural gas hydrate exploitation with reservoir stimulation technology: Status and perspectives
AU  - Lin Dong
AU  - Yongchao Zhang
AU  - Yiqun Zhang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/05/27
JO  - ADVANCES IN GEO-ENERGY RESEARCH
DO  - 10.46690/ager.2026.07.02
UR  - https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.07.02
AB  - Current exploitation of natural gas hydrate exhibits issues of low productivity, limited gas recovery rate, as well as unsatisfied input-output ratio, which is unfavorable for efficient production and further commercial development realization. Reservoir stimulation techniques applied in hydrate production still face challenges at both theoretical and technical levels. This paper systematically reviews representative reservoir stimulation technologies and their applications to evaluate current progress and future opportunities. Numerical simulations and laboratory investigations are comprehensively reviewed to summarize recent advances, identify existing limitations, and evaluate the potential application prospects of various stimulation techniques. On this basis, challenges and perspectives are discussed to point out potential approaches and development trends. It is recommended to establish a system of complex structure wells assisted with advanced stimulation techniques for higher productivity and target output ratio. This work provides a deeper understanding of control mechanisms underlying hydrate reservoir stimulation and facilitates the further commercial development of natural gas hydrate resources. Document Type: Perspective Cited as: Dong, L., Zhang, Y., Zhang, Y. Natural gas hydrate exploitation with reservoir stimulation technology: Status and perspectives. Advances in Geo-Energy Research, 2026, 21(1): 4-8. https://doi.org/10.46690/ager.2026.07.02
SN  - 2207-9963
SN  - 2208-598X
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