The 2nd International Geo-Energy Frontier Forum (2nd GEFF), April 10-13, 2026

Conference Theme

New Opportunities and Challenges in Geo-Energy Exploration and Development

Advisory Organizations

• Youth Committee, Chinese Geophysical Society
• Youth Committee, Geological Society of China
• Seepage Mechanics Special Committee, Chinese Society of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics

Organizers

• Editorial Office of Advances in Geo-Energy Research
• China University of Petroleum (Beijing)
• State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering

Host Organizer

Shandong Junlang Education Technology Co., Ltd.

Co-organizers

• Hainan Institute, Zhejiang University
• Henan Normal University
• OilPal
• Koushare Academic

Supporting Journals

Petroleum Science Bulletin, Journal of Palaeogeography, Journal of Geomechanics, Drilling Techniques, Exploration Engineering, Oil & Gas Reservoir Evaluation and Development, Geophysical Prospecting for Petroleum, Oil & Gas Geology and Recovery Efficiency, Journal of Jilin University (Earth Science Edition), China Offshore Oil and Gas, Well Logging Technology, World Petroleum Industry, Journal of Shenzhen University (Science & Engineering), Journal of Southwest Petroleum University (Natural Science Edition), Petroleum Geology & Oilfield Development in Daqing, Journal of China University of Petroleum (Natural Science Edition), Natural Gas Exploration & Development, East China Geology, Green Mine, Petroleum Science, Journal of Palaeogeography-English Edition, Gas Science and Engineering, Energies, Journal of Geophysics and Engineering, Global Journal of Earth Science and Engineering, Petroleum, Deep Underground Science and Engineering, Geohazard Mechanics, GeoStorage, Sustainable Earth Resources Communications, Computational Energy Science, Energy Science, Earth Energy Science, Capillarity, Photonic Sensors, Deep Resources Engineering

Steering Committee

Xie Heping, Jia Chengzao, Gao Deli, Zhao Wenzhi, Li Gensheng, Sun Jinsheng, Zou Caineng, Chen Zhangxing, Jiang Peixue, Wang Yanghua, Zhang Laibin, Pan Yishan, Wang Xiangzeng

Academic Committee

Ba Jing, Bai Bin, Cai Chunfang, Cao Yingchang, Cao Danping, Cao Jian, Cao Junxing, Cao Xiaopeng, Cheng Weimin, Dai Caili, Feng Guorui, Feng Jun, Feng Yujun, Fu Liyun, Fu Xiaofei, Gao Jinghuai, Geng Jianhua, Guo Jianchun, Guo Wei, Guo Zhaoli, Hou Jian, Hu Guangmin, Hu Qinhong, Hu Xiangyun, Huang Zhongwei, Hu Zongquan, Jiang Shu, Jin Xu, Jin Yan, Ju Yang, Lei Zhengdong, Li Jingye, Li Jun, Li Liping, Li Jiangtao, Liang Bing, Liang Weiguo, Lin Tingting, Liu Cai, Liu Dameng, Liu Jianjun, Liu Keyu, Liu Quanyou, Lu Yiyu, Lü Weifeng, Ma Jianwei, Mao Weijian, Nie Baisheng, Ning Fulong, Pan Zhejun, Qiu Nansheng, Rao Ying, Shan Xuanlong, Shi Ying, Song Kaoping, Song Xianzhi, Song Yongchen, Sun Shuyu, Tang Julong, Tian Shouceng, Wang Haizhu, Wang Jing, Wang Shangxu, Wang Wei, Wang Yibo, Wang Yun, Xiao Lizhi, Xiong Wei, Xu Tianfu, Xu Ruina, Yang Erlong, Yang Renfeng, Yang Dinghui, Yao Jun, Yao Yanbin, Wu Hengan, Yin Xingyao, Yu Bin, Yu Bo, Zeng Lianbo, Zhang Fengshou, Zhang Guangqing, Zhang Liehui, Zhang Kai, Zhang Ru, Zhao Yixin, Zhou Xiaoping, Zhu Wancheng, Zhu Bin, Zhu Xiaohua, Zong Zhaoyun

Organizing Committee

Chair: Cai Jianchao

Members: Wang Benfeng, Zhao Luanxiao, Liu Xuefeng, Nie Xin, Shi Suzhen, Chen Sheng, Yang Jidong, Xu Xianlei, Zhou Junping, Zhan Shiyuan, Lu Chunhua, Zhang Kaiqiang, Li Junqian, Hu Tao, Huo Zhipeng, Wu Songtao, Li Yong, Xi Kelai, Jiang Lin, Yuan Guanghui, Tan Jingqiang, Yang Yongfei, Li Zheng, Liu Qiang, Wang Sen, Ling Bowen, Sun Hai, Tan Xiaohua, Li Lei, Wu Zhongwei, Wang Daobing, Zhang Yiqun, Liu Lele, Wei Bing, Lu Cheng, Guo Wei, Bai Yingrui, Gao Hui, Tian Jianwei, Liu Junrong, Ma Tianshou, Wang Yanbin, Liao Qinzhuo, Feng Yongcun, Lu Zhaohui, Zhu Haiyan, Wu Mingyang, Yu Beichen, Liu Jingshou, Wang Yanwei, Zhu Linqi, Sheng Mao, Liao Guangzhi, Xue Liang, Guo Shujuan, Hui Gang, Sun Shuyu, Shen Weijun, Zhang Guanglei, Sun Lei, Wu Tianhao, Nie Wen, Dai Lianpeng, Liu Tong, Li Liping, Zhu Hongjian, Wu Fang, Huang Hai, Yang Leilei, Lin Junzhang

Secretariat: Xia Yuxuan, Wang Han, Deng Jia, Lu Zhao, Zhang Xueling

Technical Sessions and Conveners

Geo-Energy Exploration

• Frontiers and Challenges in Petroleum Geophysics — Zong Zhaoyun, Wang Benfeng, Bao Qianzong, Zu Shaohuan
• Rock Physics Modeling for Unconventional Reservoirs — Zhao Luanxiao, Guan Wei, Chen Xiaojun, Yan Dingdian
• Digital Rock Physics: Methods and Applications — Liu Xuefeng, Qin Chaozhong
• Advances in Log-Based Formation Evaluation and Dynamic Reservoir Monitoring — Nie Xin, Guo Yuhang, Zhou Xueqing
• Exploration Methods for Deep Coal-Bearing Gas Systems — Shi Suzhen, Wu Haibo, Liu Xingye
• Geophysical Exploration of Unconventional Hydrocarbons and Associated Minerals — Chen Sheng, Lu Minghui, Wang Xiujiao
• High-Precision Seismic Imaging: Theory and Applications — Yang Jidong, Zhang Zhendong, Huang Xingguo, Ren Zhiming
• Precision Exploration and Transparent Geology — Xu Xianlei, Wang Bo, Li Huailiang, Li Diqun, Lu Yunhu

Carbon Storage and Subsurface Energy Storage

• Multiphysics Coupling in CO₂ Geological Storage and Energy Storage — Zhou Junping, An Senyou, Zhu Huixing
• Interfacial Phenomena and Microscale Flow in Energy Extraction and Subsurface Storage — Zhan Shiyuan, Zhang Mingshan, Pan Bin, Zhang Xueling
• Integrated Utilization of Underground Space — Lu Chunhua, Wan Jifang
• Nanoscale Science in CO₂ Mineralization and Storage — Pan Ziqing, Li Songyan, Zhang Kaiqiang
• Multiscale Thermodynamic Modeling for CO₂ Geological Storage — Shi Jialin
• Efficacy and Safety of CO₂ Geological Storage and Utilization — Du Yi, Xie Jingyu, Han Sijie, Zhu Zhennan
• CO₂ Mineralization in Mafic and Ultramafic Rocks: Theory and Technology — Tian Jianwei, Liu Yiwei, Kou Zuhao

Petroleum and Natural Gas Geology

• Quantitative Characterization of Fluids in Unconventional Reservoirs — Li Junqian, Wang Ruyue, Zhang Pengfei
• Cross-Scale Hydrocarbon Migration and Accumulation in Whole Petroleum Systems — Hu Tao, Liu Kouqi, Jiang Mingming, Wang Wenyang, Wang Miao
• Mechanisms of Hydrocarbon Migration and Accumulation in Conventional and Unconventional Systems — Huo Zhipeng, Zhang Kun, Xia Peng, Han Shuangbiao
• Formation Mechanisms and Refined Evaluation of Unconventional Reservoirs — Wu Songtao, Sun Mengdi, Du Shuheng, Jing Zhenhua
• Geological Theory and Technology for Coalbed (Shale) Methane Development — Li Yong, Tao Shu, Li Xin, Fu Haijiao, Meng Yanjun
• Lacustrine Fine-Grained Sedimentation and Shale Oil/Gas Reservoir Formation — Xi Kelai, Yang Tian, Li Shutong, Liu Dadong, Lin Mi’ruo
• Tectono-Thermochronology in Hydrocarbon Systems — Jiang Lin, Wang Yu, Gui Lili, Tian Jinqiang, Cong Fuyun
• Water-Rock-CO₂ Interactions in Ultra-Deep Systems and Resource Implications — Yuan Guanghui, Wu Jia, Song Zezhang, Fang Peng
• Enrichment Mechanisms and Green, Efficient Development of Shale Oil/Gas — Tan Jingqiang, Luo Qingyong, Wang Jintang, Zhao Yulong, Song Zhaojie
• Theories and Technologies for Deep Hydrocarbon Exploration — Shan Xuanlong, Meng Fanchao, Deng Hongdan, Liu Bin, Dong Shaoqun, Yi Jian

Multiphase Flow in Reservoirs

• Digital Core Construction and Flow Simulation in Complex Porous Media — Yang Yongfei, Song Wenhui, Zhang Tao
• Numerical Simulation of Multiphysics Multiphase Flow — Li Zheng, Liu Piyang, Xu Shiqian, Wang Han
• Seepage Mechanics and Engineering for Deep Coalbed and Associated Gas Production — Liu Qiang, Sun Weiji, Xiao Xiaochun, Bai Gang
• Reservoir Flow Theory and Efficient Development — Wang Sen, Wang Yang, Wang Fengjiao, Deng Jia
• Multiscale Phase Behavior and Flow Experiments/Simulations in Unconventional Reservoirs — Sun Hai, Zhong Junjie, Xiao Wenlian
• Experimental, Theoretical, and Development Aspects of Reservoir Flow — Tan Xiaohua, He Jiahuan, Ling Bowen, Sun Wenjibin
• Flow Mechanisms and Enhanced Recovery in Shale Oil/Gas Reservoirs — Li Lei, Wang Xiukun, Zhou Runnan, Zhou Xiang
• Flow Mechanisms and Efficient Development Technologies for Unconventional Reservoirs — Wu Zhongwei, Fu Jingang, Tian Weibing

Clean Energy Exploration and Development

• Co-Development of Deep Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Resources with Energy Storage — Wang Daobing, Shi Yu, Wu Hui, Wang Jie
• Engineering Safety and Environmental Risks in Deepwater Gas Hydrate Exploitation — Liu Lele, Luo Dingtong, Cao Shuang
• Safe and Efficient Gas Hydrate Production — Zhang Yiqun, Zhang Yongchao, Dong Lin

Advanced Drilling and Production Technologies

• Enhanced Oil Recovery: Theory and Methods for Complex Reservoirs — Wei Bing, Huang Bin, Cheng Haoran, Yang Hongbin
• Gas Hydrate Production Mechanisms and Permeability/Pressure Enhancement — Lu Cheng, Li Yanlong, Xia Yuxuan, Li Yaobin
• Drilling and Production Technologies for Geo-Energy Resources — Guo Wei, Ning Fulong, Song Xianzhi, Yue Wen, Deng Sunhua
• Downhole Fluids for Geo-Resource Drilling: Theory and Technology — Bai Yingrui, Xu Chengyuan, Huang Xianbin
• Reservoir Re-energization Theory and Technology for Unconventional Reservoirs — Gao Hui, Qu Hongyan, Wang Chen, Cheng Zhilin
• Green and Low-Carbon EOR: Theory, Methods, and Technologies — Liu Junrong, Song Yilei, Liu Shuyang, Wang Weibo
• Fundamental Theories and Technologies for Safe and Efficient Drilling in Complex Reservoirs — Ma Tianshou, Zhang Feifei, Liu Shaohu, Liu Yang
• Deepwater and Deep-Earth Drilling Engineering — Wang Yanbin, Liu Wei, Mao Liangjie, Chang Yuanjiang

Rock Mechanics

• Stimulation Theory and Technology for Unconventional Reservoirs — Liao Qinzhuo, Wang Bin, Chen Xiang
• Geomechanics in Complex Hydrocarbon Engineering — Feng Yongcun, Peng Yan, Yan Chuanliang
• Precision Reservoir Stimulation — Lu Zhaohui, Hu Chaoyang, Li Ning, Ao Xiang
• 4D Geomechanics Across the Full Lifecycle of Reservoir Development — Zhu Haiyan, Wu Zhonghu, Tang Xuanhe
• Multiphysics Coupling in Deep Heterogeneous Rock Masses — Wu Mingyang, Yang Fujian, Zhao Guokai
• Nonlinear Mechanical Behavior and Response of Deep Rocks — Yu Beichen, Wang Chao, Zhang Qiangui, Wang Jiaxin, Liu Yubing
• Frontiers in Geomechanics: Enabling Efficient Future Hydrocarbon Field Development — Liu Jingshou, Li Hu, Ju Wei, Yin Shuai, Feng Shaoke

Geo-Energy and Artificial Intelligence

• AI Applications in Geo-Energy Development — Wang Yanwei, Wang Wendong, Chu Hongyang, Lü Xiaocong
• AI for Porous Media in Energy Systems — Zhu Linqi, Li Daolun, Zhou Xuebing
• Intelligent Drilling and Completion: Theory and Technology — Sheng Mao, Zhu Zhaopeng, Zeng Fanhui
• Petroleum Science Bulletin Special Session: AI in Oil & Gas Exploration and Production — Liao Guangzhi, Xue Liang, Li Hao
• Physics-Informed Data Fusion for Intelligent Oil & Gas Development — Hui Gang, Wang Muming, Ren Yili

Multiscale and Multiphysics Coupling

• Multiscale Energy and Mass Transport in Geo-Energy Systems — Sun Shuyu, Zhang Tao, Chen Huangxin
• Multiphysics Coupling in Unconventional Reservoirs: Experiments, Theory, and Simulation — Shen Weijun, Ma Tianran, Wei Mingqiang
• Pore-Scale Characterization and Simulation of Multiphysics Coupling in Subsurface Porous Media — Zhang Guanglei, Cui Guanglei, Ma Zhaoyang
• Experimental and Numerical Methods for Fracture Processes in Deep Rock under Multiphysics Coupling — Sun Lei, Zhao Xinglong, Hu Ke, Shao Zuliang
• Microscale Experiments and Numerical Modeling of Multiphysics Coupling in Porous Media — Wu Tianhao, Zhao Junliang, Li Heng

Geohazard Prevention and Safety

• Occupational Health Hazard Control in Mining — Nie Wen, Gao Na, Gao Ke, Wang Pengfei
• Disaster Mechanics and Intelligent Safety Control in Deep-Earth Energy Extraction — Dai Lianpeng, Wang Lichang, Fan Chaojun, Xu Dongjing, Xu Huicong
• Prevention of Coal-Gas Dynamic Disasters and Methane Emission Reduction in Deep Coal Seams — Liu Tong, Zou Quanle, Li He, Liu Ting
• Deep Rock Mechanics and Safety Control in Energy Extraction — Li Liping, Ma Hongling, Wang Liguo

Graduate Student Session

• The Future of Geo-Energy: Graduate Student Innovation Showcase — Zhu Hongjian, Tan Xiaohua, Ji Guofa, Qi Yu

Journal Development & Scientific Writing

• Opportunities and Challenges for Geo-Energy Journals and Scientific Writing — Wu Fang, Chen Xijie, Zhang Yao, Chen Zhihong, Cao Nai

Interdisciplinary Sessions

• Integrated Exploration, Co-Production, and Long-Term Storage of Subsurface Energy Resources — Yang Leilei, Gan Quan, Yuan Yilong, Yang Liu
• Biological Approaches for Synergistic and Green Multi-Energy Development — He Yanlong, Xiao Li, Dong Hao, Wang Chengjun
• Microbial Roles in Subsurface Energy Development and Storage — Lin Junzhang, Wu Lin, Cheng Long

Conference Format

• Plenary and keynote lectures
• Thematic parallel sessions
• Engineering case studies
• Scientific writing workshops

The forum will also host the GEFF Paper Contest (details available via official WeChat announcements).

Conference Schedule

• April 10, 12:00–22:00, Registration; 14:00–17:40; Plenary & Parallel Sessions
• April 11, Plenary & Parallel Sessions
• April 12, Plenary & Parallel Sessions
• April 13, International Invited Talks

 Venue: Crowne Plaza Zhengzhou (No. 115 Jinshui Road, Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China)

Contact Information

• Xia Yuxuan: +86 187 0279 5411 (WeChat)
• Wang Han: +86 157 0542 6960 (WeChat)
• Huang Xiaoxia: +86 198 7789 1986 (WeChat)
• Zhao Wei: +86 188 0104 0798 (WeChat)
• Email: yandyjournals@sina.com

Registration

• For Chinese attendees, please scan the QR code to register.
• For international attendees, please send your registration details to our conference email: yandyjournals@sina.com.

 

 

Editorial Office of Advances in Geo-Energy Research

China University of Petroleum (Beijing)

State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resources and Engineering

Shandong Junlang Education Technology Co., Ltd.