Geomechanics and Geoenergy (GGJ) is an international peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the field of Geomechanics of Geoenergy Systems. Established by the Iranian Association of Petroleum Geomechanics, the journal is published quarterly in electronic format and provides an interdisciplinary platform for the dissemination of high-quality original research articles, review papers, technical notes, and case studies.
The journal aims to promote the integration of geomechanics, Earth sciences, energy engineering, geoenergy engineering, geotechnical engineering, petroleum engineering, civil engineering, mining engineering, geophysics, geochemistry, data science, and artificial intelligence to address the scientific and engineering challenges associated with sustainable subsurface energy systems. GGJ welcomes contributions that advance the understanding, characterization, modeling, monitoring, and management of subsurface processes through theoretical, experimental, numerical, field-based, and data-driven approaches.
The scope of the journal encompasses, but is not limited to, rock and soil mechanics, reservoir and wellbore geomechanics, drilling geomechanics, laboratory and in-situ characterization, constitutive and coupled THMCB modeling, hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, underground storage of carbon dioxide (CCS/CCUS), hydrogen, natural gas and thermal energy, advanced geothermal systems, natural (white) hydrogen, digital geoenergy, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and integrated multi-use subsurface systems. The journal particularly encourages research that contributes to the energy transition, low-carbon technologies, environmental sustainability, and the safe and efficient utilization of subsurface resources.
Geomechanics and Geoenergy is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the field of Geomechanics of Geoenergy Systems by providing an international platform for the publication of high-quality original research articles, comprehensive review papers, technical notes, and case studies.
The journal adopts an interdisciplinary approach that promotes the integration of Earth sciences, geomechanics, energy engineering, geotechnical engineering, petroleum engineering, mining engineering, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, data science, and artificial intelligence to foster the development of innovative geoenergy technologies and the sustainable management of subsurface systems.
The mission of the journal is to disseminate fundamental and applied knowledge for the design, analysis, monitoring, and management of multi-purpose subsurface systems, where the subsurface serves not only as a source of natural resources but also as a strategic medium for energy production, energy storage, carbon sequestration, sustainable resource utilization, and environmental protection.
The journal pursues the following objectives:
The vision of Geomechanics and Geoenergy is aligned with the global energy transition, the development of low-carbon technologies, and the sustainable management of subsurface systems. The journal aspires to become a leading international reference in geomechanics and geoenergy by publishing original, innovative, and interdisciplinary research that contributes to the energy transition, greenhouse gas mitigation, enhanced safety, resilience, efficiency of subsurface systems, and environmental sustainability.
The journal recognizes that the future of geoenergy lies in the convergence of Earth sciences, geomechanics, energy engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence, together with the development of Integrated Multi-use Subsurface Systems, in which the subsurface is utilized not merely as a source of extraction but as a strategic platform for the production, storage, transportation, and sustainable management of energy, carbon, and other subsurface resources.
The journal envisions geomechanics as the fundamental science underpinning the design, analysis, monitoring, and management of all geoenergy systems. Moving beyond the traditional boundaries of petroleum and mining engineering, geomechanics will play a central role in enabling the next generation of sustainable energy technologies.
To realize this vision, the journal promotes pioneering research in the following strategic areas:
Development of geomechanical principles supporting the energy transition, decarbonization, improved energy efficiency, and sustainable development.
Design, assessment, and management of integrated subsurface systems for simultaneous or sequential applications including energy production, energy storage, carbon sequestration, resource management, and environmental protection.
Geomechanics of carbon dioxide storage (CCS and CCUS), hydrogen storage, natural gas storage, compressed air energy storage (CAES), underground thermal energy storage (UTES), and assessment of storage integrity, safety, and long-term performance.
Exploration, production, and utilization of natural (white) hydrogen, including geomechanical, geochemical, hydrogeological, and microbiological processes governing its generation, migration, accumulation, and production.
Geomechanics of Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), closed-loop geothermal systems, energy piles, underground thermal energy storage, and emerging geothermal technologies.
Coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical-biological (THMCB) modeling across multiple scales, from nanoscale to field scale, and digital modeling for predicting subsurface system behavior.
Applications of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, digital twins, big data analytics, computer vision, and data-driven methods for the analysis, monitoring, prediction, control, and optimization of geoenergy systems.
Wellbore stability, hydraulic fracturing, induced seismicity, land subsidence, well integrity, reservoir integrity, fault interaction, and risk management of subsurface energy systems.
Development of geomechanical technologies for mitigating environmental risks, improving the resilience of energy infrastructure, adapting to climate change, and ensuring the safe disposal of underground wastes, including carbon dioxide and radioactive waste.
Advancement of geomechanical knowledge related to the sedimentary basins of Iran, West Asia, and other strategically important regions, together with engineering solutions addressing their geological characteristics, energy resources, and sustainable development challenges.
Geomechanics and Geoenergy publishes fundamental, applied, and translational research in the field of Geomechanics of Geoenergy Systems. The journal welcomes theoretical, experimental, field-based, numerical, and data-driven studies that advance the understanding, analysis, design, monitoring, and management of subsurface systems throughout the life cycle of energy production, storage, transportation, and sustainable resource utilization.
Emphasizing interdisciplinary research, the journal provides a platform for collaboration among researchers in Earth sciences, geomechanics, geotechnical engineering, petroleum engineering, mining engineering, geology, geophysics, geochemistry, energy engineering, data science, and artificial intelligence. The journal particularly welcomes contributions that promote innovative geoenergy technologies, improve the safety and efficiency of subsurface systems, mitigate environmental impacts, and support sustainable development.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to, the following areas: