Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a pioneer in manufacturing and marketing of specialty solvents for various applications all over the country. For the 1st time in the history of Indian Refining sector, BPCL Mumbai Refinery (MR) achieved a ground-breaking milestone b [....] » Read More
Some aspects of research on fluid inclusions (FI) in quartz cements and in the carbonates in the reservoir rocks in two areas have been discussed aiming at presentation of microscale search on hydrocarbons. The research areas comprise boreholes from N and Central Poland the Balti [....] » Read More
Electrical submersible Pump Systems (ESP) cavitation is a known destructive condition that often affect the performance and run life of the equipment. When ESP are used to produce shallow sump, storage caverns the use of sensors if often eliminated to allow setting the equipment [....] » Read More
Organic-rich shales are some of the most complex hydrocarbon resources to exploit due to their low permeability, intricate geological structures, and high kerogen content. With the global focus increasingly directed toward reducing carbon emissions, a critical question emerges: i [....] » Read More
The utilization of solidified gas technology based on hydrates exhibits considerable promise for carbon capture, storage, and natural gas transportation applications. The pivotal factor impeding the industrial implementation of hydrates lies in the need for efficient and non-foam [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: This paper addresses the operational challenges associated with hydraulic power units (HPUs) in offshore gas facilities, focusing on their ability to deliver consistent, clean hydraulic oil for the reliable actuation of Christmas trees and high-integrity [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: This paper presents an innovative approach of developing and implementing a risk-based critical spares identification and procurement strategy for offshore gas facilities. Managing spare parts in offshore gas facilities poses significant challenges, especia [....] » Read More
Introduction: Welding demand in offshore and marine applications is increased with the increasing in oil and gas activities as well as increasing in the marine transportation and industrial applications. Applications of underwater welding well be increased in Kuwait in the c [....] » Read More
Understanding and assessing how fluids behave is a critical function across a variety of industries. While manufacturing inputs are known and outputs are often characterized, actual industrial processes are not well monitored due to limitations in commercial probe technology and [....] » Read More
Barrier qualification and leak source identification are pivotal in categorizing wells’ risk and selecting the appropriate remedial actions. The presence of multiple leakage points can often complicate sustainable annulus pressure (SAP) investigation processes, extend their [....] » Read More
Barrier qualification and leak source identification are pivotal in categorizing wells’ risk and selecting the appropriate remedial actions. The presence of multiple leakage points can often complicate sustainable annulus pressure (SAP) investigation processes, extend their [....] » Read More
In this work, the dynamics of a spreading liquid film on a planar and topographical substrate are numerically modeled using the phase-field lattice Boltzmann approach (PFLBM). A two-phase interface is inherently mesoscopic in nature, making the PFLBM a suitable technique for mode [....] » Read More
This paper presents the implementation of a real-time Integrated Monitoring System (IMS) for oil and gas lifting operations at PT Pertamina EP (PEP), Indonesia's leading oil and gas company. The total number of the custody metering systems involved in the oil and gas lifting [....] » Read More
This study presents a comprehensive analysis of Eocene reservoirs in the Libyan offshore basins using pre-stack depth migration (Pre-SDM) seismic data from a regional multi-client survey. The Eocene formation is a significant hydrocarbon target in the western Libyan offshore, wit [....] » Read More
The Rio Del Rey (RDR) is a coastal sedimentary basin located at the eastern edge of the Benue Trough contributing to 90% of petroleum production in Cameroon. It has a complex structural deformation and faulting system, making the maximum recovering of hydrocarbon from a given res [....] » Read More
For the last three decades the conventional exploration for oil and gas has mostly engaged with sedimentary columns associated with rock-salt basins build up. The Gulf of Mexico’s subsalt exploration success was an intriguing endeavor for opening new plays in South Ame [....] » Read More
The green hydrogen is becoming an important pathway in decarbonizing oil refineries. First, it is important to define that green hydrogen is produced by use excess renewable electricity from solar PV, on- shore, and off-shore wind sources to power the electrolysis of water. Refin [....] » Read More
Heat exchangers are foundational devices used in many industries. Biological, organic, or inorganic matter in the cooling water stream may collect and adhere to heat exchange surface thus diminishing heat transfer or disrupting water flow. These foul formations may render exchang [....] » Read More
Safe drilling operation is contingent on the mud weight tolerance to the permissible drilling window. Usually, the drilling window is dictated by the difference between the fracture pressure and the subsurface formation pressure. Pore Pressure Prediction (PPP) is the foundation o [....] » Read More
A critical element of Smartwells is permanent downhole monitoring system. Currently Inflow Control Devices (ICDs) do not have any real-time monitoring of the annulus and tubing pressures. Production Logging Tool (PLT) or Formation Scanner Imager (FSI) only allows monitoring insid [....] » Read More
Zonal isolation seeks to segregate intervals by preventing fluids, such as water, oil or gas, in one zone from mixing with fluids from another zone. It creates the necessary compartmentalization to allow flow control devices to control the zones independently or commingled for op [....] » Read More
In grid connected rooftop solar PV system, available rooftop area on buildings is used for setting up solar power plant and DC power generated from solar photovoltaic (SPV) cells is converted to AC power by solar grid inverter and is fed to the grid during day time. In night when [....] » Read More
Hydrate formation is a major challenge in production from deep water fields especially in reservoirs with higher pressure and lower reservoir temperatures. Partial or total hydrate blockages usually occur after shutdown in pipeline, downstream of choke or upstream plants is most [....] » Read More
Digital technology is continuously evolving and Digitization in oil and gas Industry with introduction and expansion of innovative business oriented tools, AI and data analytics is a journey towards reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency. ONGC Eastern Offshore Asset [....] » Read More
Vietnam has abundant reserves of various types of coal. Coal in Vietnam concentrated mainly in the Quang Ninh province. Quang Ninh coal sample is anthracite. Thai Nguyen coal sample is bituminous coal. Lang Son coal sample is brown coal. Thanh Hoa coal sample is brown coal. Ha Ti [....] » Read More
Vietnam is a tropical country in Southeast of Asian. The potentials of geothermal, solar and wind energies in Vietnam are large. This paper reports the potential and using situation of geothermal, solar and wind energies in Vietnam. The first part of this paper report [....] » Read More
Increasing the number of dry holes in the last two decades to more than twenty wells in Murzuq Basin necessitates a comprehensive reservoir evaluation study to resolve this issue. The current work combines well logging and core data analysis to precisely estimate petrophysical pa [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking GHG reduction potential and enhanced oil recovery with direct contact steam generation technology: A case study in Lloydminster, Canada
Amr Hassan, General Energy Recovery Inc. (GERI), Canada
General Energy Recovery Inc. (GERI) has developed a commercial-ready DCSG system which results in significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and, at the same time, increasing ultimate reservoir heavy oil recovery. By combining steam and flue gas into a single injection stream, DC [....] » Read More
Title : Advancements in vacuum insulated technologies for energy efficiency and sustainable temperature sensitive logistics
Saim Memon, Sanyou London Pvt Ltd, United Kingdom
Vacuum insulated energy materials, such as Vacuum Insulated Wallpaper (VIW), Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP), and Decorative Integrated VIP, represent pivotal industrial R&D developments aimed at reducing heating (in cold-arid regions) or cooling (in hot-arid regions) energy r [....] » Read More
Title : New exploration technologies to keep the O&G industry competitive
Cleveland Jones, Fronteira Energia Ltda, Brazil
Despite exceptional profitability in recent years, the Oil & Gas (O&G) industry is facing several challenges that threaten its viability in the face of an increasing share of available investment capital flowing to renewables and other sectors, and a much more uncertain [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking heavy oil potential: Innovative thermal EOR for legacy wells
Amr Hassan, General Energy Recovery Inc. (GERI), Canada
Globally, billions of barrels of heavy oil remain trapped in reservoirs due to the limitations of recovery techniques for legacy wells. While thermal methods like SAGD, CSS, and steam drive have revolutionized enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in thermally cased and cemented wells, tho [....] » Read More
Title : Screening tuned water with a tool to quantify changes in wettability and the impact on enhanced oil recovery in core flooding experiments
Sindy Coelho Muller, ESSS - Engineering Simulation And Scientific Software, Brazil
This work introduces TScreen, a prototype computational tool designed to calculate wettability indicators in water-oil-rock systems and simulate 1D core flooding experiments, with a focus on tuned water injection strategies for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). By integrating relati [....] » Read More
Title : Implementation of tubing patch and straddle packer for rigless solutions
Guido Gabriel Piccone, ADNOC Onshore, United Arab Emirates
This paper examines a cost-effective approach for maintaining production while avoiding high workover expenses by utilizing tubing patch technology to address tubing leaks without rig interventions. Tubing patches offer a rigless repair solution, reducing operational costs and do [....] » Read More
Title : Well design optimization in high H2S conditions
Andrey Yugay, ADNOC Onshore, United Arab Emirates
The production of sour gas, characterized by high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H?S), presents significant challenges to well integrity and corrosion management. This paper is about cost optimization based on the latest in-house experience and actual field verification. As [....] » Read More
Title : Design and testing of electrical capacitance tomography sensors for oil pipeline monitoring
Sidi Mohamed Ahmed Ghaly, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia
Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) is a valuable non-invasive technique used to monitor multiphase flow processes, especially within industrial pipelines. This study focuses on the design, testing, and performance comparison of ECT sensors configured with 8, 12, and 16 elect [....] » Read More
Title : Automation of crude oil emulsion analysis using advanced colloidal technology
Mohammed Alaboalirat, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Crude oil emulsions form during extraction processes when water becomes finely dispersed within crude oil—a phenomenon that occurs naturally due to the simultaneous presence of oil and water under high-pressure subterranean conditions. Analyzing the destabilization of water [....] » Read More
Title : Underwater welding technology with application of cyber physical system
Bhargav Adhyapak, Oil India Limited, India
Introduction: Welding demand in offshore and marine applications is increased with the increasing in oil and gas activities as well as increasing in the marine transportation and industrial applications. Applications of underwater welding well be increased in Kuwait in the c [....] » Read More
Title : Decarbonization using operation data intelligence and digital twin technology
Ashmidha L R, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, India
To achieve net-zero targets by 2070, ONGC has prepared a roadmap to reach net-zero for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2038. Currently, Scope 1 emissions account for 26.5% of total emissions and the primary contributors to these emissions include captive power generation, [....] » Read More
Title : A systematic evaluation of dual-stage treatment for the flare gas using hysy software
Khaled Abdalla Elraies, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Malaysia
This research evaluates the efficacy of two-stage flare gas treatment systems by employing amine, CO2 supercritical, and hybrid techniques using Aspen HYSYS software. We aim to identify the optimal approach for maximizing total flare gas abatement and minimizing environmental imp [....] » Read More
Title : Development of stranded gas in Eastern part of Indonesia (Maluku & Papua Province)
Herman Susilo, PT Pertamina Gas, Indonesia
Indonesian LNG business environment has shifted from an LNG exporter country to an LNG user country, especially for domestic market. To face the challenges of in accessing gas or LNG resources, many LNG downstream infrastructures have been developed in recent years, like the conv [....] » Read More
Title : Biostimulation and bioaugmentation in the presence of plant rhizosphere for the petroleum polluted soil treatment
Farhana Maqbool, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan
Present study demonstrates the systematic strategies of bioremediation in the highly crude oil contaminated soil of Shengli oil field near Yellow River Delta China. Breakdown of the crude oil contaminant by soil microbial community in the bioremediation was enhanced due to the pr [....] » Read More
Title : Deriving a correlation of cementation factor in one of Libyan sandstone reservoirs
Hassan Sbiga, Petroleum Research Center, Libya
The understanding of reservoir rock properties such as porosity, permeability, water saturation, and resistivity assists engineers to improve the characterization of the reservoir, and the cementation exponent m is an intrinsic property of the rock related to the geometry of the [....] » Read More
Title : Pre-post frac test data analysis for hydraulically fractured vertical tight oil well- Field case study
Mohamed Ali Tarassi, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Introduction: Reservoir Hydraulic fracture stimulation practice has proved to be a success to create highly conductive channels in the formations having very low permeability values as well as improving well hydrocarbon recovery across the united State and Europe for decades [....] » Read More
Title : Sand treatment using indigenously developed chemicals for vertical oil well- field case study
Mohamed Ali Tarassi, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Production of formation sand with reservoir fluid is common phenomenon in many heavy oil and gas fields/wells. Sand production in a well can cause restricted production or complete loss of production due to sanding of the well bore. If production rates are high enough to carry [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable biofuel production from plant waste via secondary processing techniques
Gulziya Beisenbekova, Nazarbayev Intellectual School in the direction of Chemistry and Biology, Kazakhstan
This research investigates the conversion of plant waste, specifically reeds and wood shavings, into biofuel through secondary processing techniques. In the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, large amounts of plant waste such as reeds, dry branches, and wood shavings are left unused, c [....] » Read More
Title : Use of stability analysis for liner inflow test interpretation
Fuad Rahimov, Kuwait Energy Basra Limited, Iraq
Objective/Scope: Liner Inflow testing ensures pressure containment throughout well life cycle as part of secondary barrier envelope. This paper aims to re-evaluate the current methodology used for Inflow Test interpretation by analyzing the underlying equations and introduci [....] » Read More
Title : Pre-post frac test data analysis for hydraulically fractured vertical tight oil well- Field case study
Tarek S Duzan, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Hydraulic fracture stimulation practice has proved to be a success to create highly conductive channels in the formations having very low permeability values as well as improving well hydrocarbon recovery across the united State and Europe for decades. This technology became an e [....] » Read More
Title : Permeability reduction threats and the opportunity to enhance well productivity in geothermal tight sandstone reservoir
Tarek S Duzan, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Introduction: Reservoir Permeability is a lifeline of hydrocarbon in a reservoir in which fluid travels through to wellbore. hence, any changes in nearby wellbore formation permeability will be tangible through oil rate at surface. If this effective permeability changed nega [....] » Read More