Title : The innovative applications of nanomaterials in the oil and gas industry
Abstract:
Given the perpetual growth and new challenges that the petroleum industry encounters, the introduction of new technologies is a necessary and ongoing process. The incorporation of nanomaterials is being done to augment the efficiency of various processes in these technologies. The oil and gas industry has found these substances to be highly useful in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors due to their unique physical and chemical characteristics. This presentation aims to provide an overview of the nanomaterials used in the oil and gas industries and how they contribute to the industry's growth. In this discussion, we delve into the applications in which they have been implemented, which include hydrocarbon exploration, well drilling, well completion, production operations, the mechanisms of enhanced oil recovery, transportation, and refining operations. Alongside this, the discussion encompasses the examination of current challenges and the potential for future utilization. The importance of choosing the best nanomaterial type for the success of the application cannot be overstated, as indicated by the findings. The study emphasizes the importance of selecting the appropriate type of Nanomaterials for enhanced oil recovery applications based on various factors, including reservoir rock properties and conditions, reservoir fluids type, enhanced oil recovery mechanism, chemicals type (surfactant, polymer, and alkaline), chemicals concentration used in the flooding process, and nanoparticle properties and concentration
