EDITORIAL article
Front. Earth Sci.
Sec. Solid Earth Geophysics
This article is part of the Research TopicAdvances in Petrophysics of Unconventional Oil and GasView all 16 articles
Editorial: Advances in Petrophysics of Unconventional Oil and Gas
Provisionally accepted
- 1Geosteering & Logging Research Institute, Sinopec Matrix Corporation, Qingdao, China
- 2Sinopec Key Laboratory of Well Logging, Qingdao, China
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The characterization of unconventional reservoirs demands a multiscale approach, integrating data from nanometer to macroscopic scales. The study by Wang et al. The fifteen articles in this Research Topic collectively advance our knowledge of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs through innovative multiscale characterization techniques, sophisticated modeling and prediction methods, and novel applications of seismic and NMR technologies. These studies not only enhance our understanding of reservoir properties but also provide practical tools and strategies for optimizing resource extraction. As the global demand for energy continues to rise, the insights gained from this Research Topic will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in shaping the future of unconventional oil and gas development.We hope that this collection of articles will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, engineers, and decision-makers involved in the exploration and development of unconventional resources, fostering further advancements in this dynamic and critical field.
Keywords: Multiscale characterization, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), Petrophysical modeling, Unconventional oil and gas, wellbore stability
Received: 06 Feb 2026; Accepted: 10 Feb 2026.
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* Correspondence: Xin Sun
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