Publications

Recent Publications

Unsteady state capillary retention in porous media
Ghafri, A. Y. A., Mackay, E., Stephen, K. & Busaidi, I. A., Jul 2026, In: Advances in Water Resources. 213, 105322.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Scaling theory of incompressible two phase flow in porous media with tensor permeabilities
Ashtari Larki, S., Sorbie, K., Beteta, A., Skauge, A. & Mackay, E., 10 Apr 2026, In: Computational Geosciences. 30, 2, 19.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Modelling coupled flow with key biogeochemical reactions in subsurface hydrogen systems
Shojaee, A., Ghanbari, S., Wang, G. & Mackay, E., 9 Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 224, 154478.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Temporary CO₂ storage: Influence of structural and engineering factors on subsurface performance
Ali, F. & Mackay, E., Apr 2026, In: Journal of CO2 Utilization. 106, 103396.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
The pressure balancing act in geological storage: sharing the subsurface for the common good
Ougier-Simonin, A., Tucker, O., Bump, A., Gasda, S. E., Otterlei, R. E., Lemgruber-Traby, A., Mackay, E., Ricard, L. P., Herrmann, F. & Imhof, M., Mar 2026, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 151, 104610.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Commercial and Purified Phosphonate Scale Inhibitors in Carbonate Systems: Retention, Release, and Supernatant Reactivity
Igder, M., Sorbie, K. S., Sneddon, G., Boak, L. S., Mackay, E. J. & Singleton, M., 8 Jan 2026, In: Energy and Fuels. 40, 1, p. 967-985 19 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Regional pressure response to large-scale carbon storage in the bunter sandstone formation, Silverpit Basin (Southern North Sea, UK)
De Luca, M., Mackay, E. J., Good, T. R., Scisciani, V., MacBeth, C., Patruno, S. & Sutcliffe, J., Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 148, 104530.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Numerical simulation of viscous fingering in CO₂ storage: Addressing the limitations of laboratory-derived relative permeabilities
Larki, S. A., Skauge, A., Sorbie, K. S. & Mackay, E. J., Dec 2025, In: International Journal of Greenhouse Gas Control. 148, 104523.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Assessing Scaling Risks in UAE Carbonate Reservoirs Using Reactive Transport Modelling
Baraka-Lokmane, S., Wang, X., Mackay, E., Singleton, M., Olsen, J., Retana, P., Chicoulaa, F., Alkindi, N. A., Keshtta, O. M. & Kaouche, S., 3 Nov 2025, ADIPEC 2025. Society for Applied Spectroscopy, SPE-230080-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Sensitivity Analysis of Microbial Reaction Rate Models for Underground Hydrogen Storage
Shojaee, A., Ghanbari, S., Wang, G. & Mackay, E. J., 27 Oct 2025, Sixth EAGE Global Energy Transition Conference & Exhibition (GET 2025). EAGE Publishing BV, p. 1-5 5 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Relaxation of Low-Sulfate Seawater Injection Based on Geochemical Reservoir Modeling
Baraka-Lokmane, S., Wang, X., Mackay, E., Pedenaud, P. & Singleton, M., 21 Oct 2025, OTC Brasil 2025. Offshore Technology Conference, OTC-36041-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Lessons Learned from Brazilian Technical Evolution: CO₂ WAG EOR that has Delivered 50Mt of CO₂ Storage
Gusmão, P. & Mackay, E., 20 Oct 2025, p. 1-3. 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
An Integrated Model of Scale Inhibitor (DETPMP) Transport, Coupled Adsorption/Precipitation (Γ/Π) and Reaction in Carbonate Systems
Meybodi, M. K., Sorbie, K. S., Vazquez, O. & Mackay, E. J., Oct 2025, In: Advances in Water Resources. 204, 105042.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Modelling the Impact of Injection Rate and Heterogeneity on the Extent and Location of Halite Precipitation During CO₂ Storage in Saline Aquifers: A Field Case Example
Ogundipe, O. M. & Mackay, E. J., 1 Sept 2025, SPE Energy Transition Symposium 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-228366-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
New flow simulation framework for underground hydrogen storage modelling considering microbial and geochemical reactions
Shojaee, A., Ghanbari, S., Wang, G., Gregory, S., Dopffel, N. & Mackay, E., 18 Aug 2025, In: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. 159, 150453.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Effects of permeability, grid resolution, and carbonate reactions on CO₂ distribution and sulphate scaling in seawater-flooded carbonates
Al-Behadili, A. M. & Mackay, E. J., 11 Aug 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 29287.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Polymer Flooding Dynamics in Enhanced Oil Recovery: A Pore-Scale Study of the Influence of Shear-Thinning Rheology on Flow Dynamics and Recovery Efficiency
David, E., McDougall, S. R., Mackay, E. J. & Ogbeiwi, P., 5 Aug 2025, In: Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 142, 29, e57189.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Exploring Inorganic Scale Risks and Mitigation Strategies for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
Heath, S., Mackay, E., Jarrahian, K., Ishkov, O., Gusmão, P. & Bagala, S., Aug 2025, In: SPE Journal. 30, 8, p. 5026-5042 17 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impact of relative timing of low salinity and polymer flooding on mechanisms by which oil recovery is improved
David, E., McDougall, S. R. & Mackay, E. J., 25 Jul 2025, In: Scientific Reports. 15, 27170.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Optimization of Injection Brine Composition and Impact of Geochemical Reactivity in Reducing Mineral Scaling Risk During Seawater Flooding
Al-Behadili, A. M., Makcay, E. J. & Hatscher, S., 10 Jun 2025, SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-225529-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
How Useful Are the Existing Core-Flooding Derived Hydrogen-Water Relative Permeabilities for Modelling Underground Hydrogen Storage?
Wang, G., Beteta, A., Sorbie, K. & Mackay, E., 2 Jun 2025, 86th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. EAGE Publishing BV, p. 1-5 5 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Enhanced Oil Recovery in the Energy Transition: A Review of Brazilian Technical Evolution
Gusmao, P., De Assis, J. P. C. & Mackay, E., 2 Jun 2025, 86th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. EAGE Publishing BV, p. 1-5 5 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Silicate Scale Prevention in Geothermal Brine Systems: Comparing the Mechanism and Performance of Two Polymer-Based Inhibitors/Dispersants
Mohammadi, S., Sorbie, K., Boak, L., Jarrahian, K. & Mackay, E., 2 Jun 2025, 86th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. EAGE Publishing BV, p. 1-5 5 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Impact of Reservoir Heterogeneity on Microbial and Geochemical Reactions During Underground Hydrogen Storage
Shojaee, A., Ghanbari, S., Wang, G. & Mackay, E., 2 Jun 2025, 86th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. EAGE Publishing BV, p. 1-5 5 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Determination of the Impact of Sulphate Concentration on Seawater Injection in a Brazilian Pre-Salt Field Using Reservoir Reactive Transport Modelling
Cardoso, G., Amézquita, J. V., Coelho, R., Moreira, R. D. R., Mackay, E. & Wang, X., 2 Apr 2025, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-224311-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Silicate Scale Prevention During Low Temperature Geothermal Brine Production Using a Polymer-Based Scale Inhibitor/Dispersant
Mohammadi, S., Sorbie, K. S., Boak, L. S., Jarrahian, K. & Mackay, E. J., 2 Apr 2025, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-224234-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Modelling Halite Precipitation During CO₂ Injection in a Heterogeneous Reservoir: A North Sea Field Case
Ogundipe, O. M. & Mackay, E. J., 2 Apr 2025, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-224277-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Viscous Fingering Dynamics in Carbon Capture: Impact of CO₂ Solubility and Relative Permeability Selection in CCS
Larki, S. A., Skauge, A., Sorbie, K. S. & Mackay, E., 2 Apr 2025, p. 1-13. 13 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Retention and Release of Commercial and Purified Phosphonate Scale Inhibitors on Carbonate Substrate
Igder, M., Sorbie, K. S., Sneddon, G., Boak, L., Mackay, E. & Singleton, M., 2 Apr 2025, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-224242-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Optimization of Injection Brine Composition and Impact of Geochemical Reactivity to Reduce Mineral Scaling Risk
Al-Behadili, A. M., Makcay, E. J. & Gusmao, P. B., 2 Apr 2025, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-224250-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
The Impact of Reservoir Properties on the Sulphate Content of Produced Brine in Carbonate Reservoirs Under Seawater-Alternating-Gas Injection
Gusmao, P. B. & Mackay, E. J., 2 Apr 2025, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2025. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-224282-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Inherent Errors in Current Core-Flooding Relative Permeability Data for Modelling Underground Hydrogen Storage
Wang, G., Beteta, A., Sorbie, K. S. & Mackay, E. J., 26 Feb 2025, In: InterPore Journal. 2, 1, IPJ260225-6.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Impact of geochemical reactivity on desulphation requirements in a sandstone reservoir containing carbonate and sulphate minerals
Al-Behadili, A. M. & Mackay, E. J., 31 Jan 2025, In: Frontiers in Chemistry. 13, 1540250.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Coupled adsorption/precipitation (Γ/Π) modelling of scale inhibitor transport in porous media using the coupled isotherm, A_ΓΠ(c)
Kalantari meybodi, M., Sorbie, K. S., Vazquez, O. & Mackay, E. J., 20 Nov 2024, In: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects. 703, Part 2, 135309.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Distinctive Reservoir Engineering Strategies: Comparing Underground Hydrogen Storage with CCS and Natural Gas Storage
Wang, G., Sorbie, K. S. & Mackay, E. J., 4 Nov 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
How Brine Composition Impacts CO2 Storage in Depleted Carbonate Reservoirs
Gusmao, P. & Mackay, E. J., 4 Nov 2024.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
X-ray visualized unstable displacements of water by gas in sandstone slabs for subsurface gas storage
Beteta, A., Wang, G., Sorbie, K. S. & Mackay, E. J., Oct 2024, In: Physics of Fluids. 36, 10, 102107 .
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Numerical Simulation of Coupled Adsorption/Precipitation of DETPMP in Carbonate Porous Media
Meybodi, M. K., Sorbie, K. S., Vazquez, O. & Mackay, E., 2 Sept 2024, p. 1-15. 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
Kinetics of In-Situ Calcium Magnesium Carbonate Precipitation and the Need for Desulfation in Seawater-Flooded Carbonate Reservoirs
Al-Behadili, A. M. & Mackay, E. J., Sept 2024, In: SPE Journal. 29, 9, p. 5055-5070 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Integrated Modelling of Bio-Geochemical Aspects in Underground Hydrogen Storage: Implications for Reservoir Selection and Performance
Shojaee, A., Ghanbari, S., Wang, G. & Mackay, E. J., 26 Jun 2024, SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition 2024. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-220056-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Geochemical Reactivity Modelling During CO2 Induced Convective Brine Mixing
Ghanbari, S., Mackay, E. J., Clemens, T., Hujer, W., Rath, A., Lüftenegger, M. R., Magdalena, M. & Zamolyi, A., 26 Jun 2024, SPE Europe Energy Conference and Exhibition 2024. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-220161-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Scale Treatment Optimisation in Geothermal Reservoirs
Vazquez, O., Mackay, E. & Beteta, A., 5 Jun 2024, SPE Oilfield Scale Symposium 2024. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-218724-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Understanding the Impact of Water Injection Rate on Brine Composition and Calcite Scaling in Reactive Carbonate Reservoirs as a Function of Oil Composition and Saturation
Gusmao, P. B. & Mackay, E. J., 5 Jun 2024, SPE Oilfield Scale Symposium 2024. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-218735-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Understanding the Role of Scale Management in Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
Heath, S., Mackay, E., Jarrahian, K., Ishkov, O. & Gusmão, P., 5 Jun 2024, SPE Oilfield Scale Symposium 2024. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-218722-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Modelling of Halite Risk During CO₂ Injection in a North Sea Aquifer
Ogundipe, O. M., Mackay, E. J., Hatscher, S. & Seri, G., 5 Jun 2024, SPE Oilfield Scale Symposium 2024. Society of Petroleum Engineers, SPE-218723-MS
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Numerical Simulation of Coupled Adsorption/Precipitation of DETPMP in Carbonate Porous Media
Kalantari Meybodi, M., Sorbie, K. S., Vazquez, O. & Mackay, E. J., Feb 2024, European Conference on the Mathematics of Geological Reservoirs, ECMOR 2024. EAGE Publishing BV, p. 1060-1074 15 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Impact of Groundwater Flow Direction on Early CO₂ Plume Migration in Dipping Aquifers
Awag, M., Mackay, E. & Ghanbari, S., 2023, 84th EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition. EAGE Publishing BV, Vol. 4. p. 2654-2658 5 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
CO₂ movement monitoring and verification in a fractured Mississippian carbonate reservoir during EOR at Wellington Field in South Kansas
Holubnyak, Y., Mackay, E., Ishkov, O. & Watney, W., 6 Mar 2020, Gas Injection into Geological Formations and Related Topics. Scrivener Publishing, p. 217-226 10 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
Automatic optimisation of oilfield scale inhibitor squeeze treatments delivered by DSV
Vazquez, O., Ross, G., Jordan, M., Baskoro, D. A., Mackay, E., Johnson, C. & Strachan, A., 3 Apr 2017, SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry 2017. Society of Petroleum Engineers, p. 45-56 12 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
Performance analysis of SAGD wind-down process with CO₂ injection
Bagci, A. S., Olushola, S. & Mackay, E., 20 Apr 2008, 16th SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium 2008 . p. 349-362 14 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution