The Diesel Hydrotreater Unit (DHT) plays a crucial role in producing high-quality diesel by removing impurities and improving feedstock properties. As sustainability and cost-effectiveness become priorities, refineries are actively exploring strategies to enhance energy efficienc [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: This paper presents a strategic, environmentally conscious response to a critical leak in the light naphtha cooler (101E1002) within the NSU/NHT/CCR unit at HPCL Mumbai Refinery. The incident posed significant risks not only to operational continuity but [....] » Read More
This paper demonstrates the maximization of the feed rate of a Distillate Union fining process-based unit from 326 m3/hr to 400 m3/hr ( 122% of the design feed rate) without using any additional capex in terms of new equipment or new process. The study focuses on the integrated U [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: This paper presents an advanced online troubleshooting methodology to resolve a malfunction in the NHT Separator Level Control Valve (LCV) block valve at HPCL Mumbai Refinery. The primary objectives are to optimize flaring control, maintain pressure stability, [....] » Read More
Rural communities can significantly benefit from biogas plants as sustainable solutions for waste management and local energy generation. The Micro4Biogas project, a collaboration between Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV) and the municipality of Aras de los Olmos, investi [....] » Read More
Power systems have been involved in the last years in a transformation in order to adopt the architecture of smart grid, where IT technologies are used to monitor, control and manage the different elements of the grid to turn it more efficient and cost effective. However, the con [....] » Read More
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
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
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
Mature fields meet one or more of the following criteria: fields that have produced for more than 25 years, fields that have produced water cuts of around 95%, fields that have been neglected during low demand such as now, fields that are currently in operation with obsolete tech [....] » 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
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 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
The development of hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling techniques has promoted the exploitation of shale gas/oil resources. Supercritical carbon dioxide (SC-CO2), with its special physical properties, has shown potential to enhance shale gas/oil recovery replacing water [....] » 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
This study is devoted to the evaluation of the efficiency of using composite compositions of biologically active polymeric forms of humic acid and carbonised rice husk (biochar, biochar) in the processes of oil-contaminated soil remediation. High-quality sorbent of plant origin b [....] » Read More
ZnO/TiO2 anchored on a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) ternary nanocomposite heterojunction was synthesized via the multi-step method including hydrothermal, solvothermal and sol–gel methods. XRD, Raman, FESEM, EDX, Dot Mapping EDS, BET, FTIR, UV-VIS, TGA, and E [....] » Read More
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 introducing a [....] » Read More
This study explores enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods aimed at addressing production decline and improving injection efficiency in Lithuania's Gargzdai hydrocarbon reservoirs. These reservoirs, characterized by an oil-wet nature, suffer from limited water-flooding efficienc [....] » Read More
Advancing net zero strategies requires a comprehensive approach that includes accurate carbon accounting and integrating climate risks into business processes and investment decisions. This involves not only reducing emissions, but also managing the risks associated with climate [....] » Read More
Zonal isolation seeks to segregate undesirable intervals by preventing the 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 com [....] » Read More
If you manage environmental issues for your industry, it's not a matter of if, but when you will be faced with risk communication challenges. Planning to meet these challenges means more than preparing for emergencies and dealing with contentious issues. With public trust on [....] » Read More
If you manage environmental issues for your industry, it's not a matter of if, but when you will be faced with risk communication challenges. Planning to meet these challenges means more than preparing for emergencies and dealing with contentious issues. With public trust on [....] » 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
Nations worldwide are on a mission to decarbonize. Higher carbon pricing is now certain for any upstream project, which raises serious questions for investors. Carbon charges will transform the hydrocarbon sectors, affecting asset values and project economics. Therefore, upstream [....] » Read More
Synthetik has developed a 3D subsurface image reconstruction approach that leverages a combination of physics-based modelling and machine learning to identify complex subsurface features while optimizing hardware requirements. This approach involves simulating acoustic pressure w [....] » Read More
Global shipping industry represents one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. In this study, we explore innovative technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) protocols to decarbonize the maritime industry and implement effective [....] » Read More
Title : New exploration technologies to keep the O&G industry competitive
Cleveland M 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 : Mansarovar energy’s role in the energy transition: A success story from Colombia oil & gas company
Kishore Kumar, Mansarovar Energy, Colombia
The speech will highlight the critical role of Oil & Gas companies in supporting energy transition objectives while maintaining operational excellence. It underscores Mansarovar Energy Colombia’s contributions to sustainable energy production, cost optimization, and env [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainability in action: Overcoming structural barriers to responsible energy in Colombia the MECL experience
Angela Navas, Mansarovar Energy, Colombia
As global energy companies strive to meet production targets while advancing environmental and social goals, the need for cost-optimized, locally adapted sustainability strategies has never been more critical. In emerging markets like Colombia, these challenges are amplified by r [....] » Read More
Title : Embracing alternative technologies in well logging: A collaborative path
Kelly Jenkins, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States
As the oil and gas industry addresses escalating safety, environmental, and operational challenges, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. Traditional well logging methods, which depend heavily on radioactive sources such as Cs- [....] » Read More
Title : Embracing alternative technologies in well logging: A collaborative path
Paul Groth, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, United States
As the oil and gas industry addresses escalating safety, environmental, and operational challenges, there is an urgent need for innovative solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. Traditional well logging methods, which depend heavily on radioactive sources such as Cs- [....] » Read More
Title : The reservoir productivity evaluation by utilizing flow jet pump and bottom hole pressure gauges in a horizontal oil well of Wafra Joint Operations
Jeri Aljeri, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company, Kuwait
Wafra Joint Operations (WJO) is the operator for exploration & production of hydrocarbon resources from the onshore partitioned zone located between Saudi Arabia & Kuwait on behalf of Kuwait Gulf Oil Company & Saudi Arabian Chevron. Some of the wells in this area are [....] » Read More
Title : Water injection laterals replacement project: Execution optimization
Abdullah Alasmari, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Objective: The objective of this paper is to represent an optimized execution strategy for the replacement of water injection (Wl) laterals in offshore oil fields. The primary aim is to enhance the efficiency of the replacement process, reduce risks and improve the overall execu [....] » Read More
Title : A comparative study for enhanced truck loading measurement and plant safety: Weigh scale vs. Coriolis meter
Hani Murran Al Jeddani, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
In the realm of custody transfer measurement, the traditional reliance on weigh scales for determining truck loading mass poses considerable challenges. One of the primary concerns is the heightened safety risk associated with maneuvering trucks within facility confines, which ca [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking subsurface value through digital transformation
Hany Osman, Subsurface Insight, United Kingdom
In an era marked by increasingly complex reservoirs and the urgent need for cost-effective, low-carbon solutions, the oil and gas industry faces mounting pressure to extract greater value from subsurface data. This presentation introduces a comprehensive digital transformation fr [....] » Read More
Title : EOR feasibility in Mexico´s naturally fractured carbonate reservoir through microfluidics technology
Jesse Elaayi, IPS International, LLC, United States
With regards to improving recovery, displacement of oil from naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs faces several challenges. High heterogeneity throughout the geological structure and complex fluid flow behavior between the fractures and matrix hinders efficient recovery. In t [....] » Read More
Title : Automating maintenance override switch report for upstream facilities
Maha Jamal Alhouti, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
The presentation will include idea and methods of implemented an Auto Maintenance Override Switch (MOS) report for upstream facilities in Kuwait Oil Company, leveraging existing software that was not originally designed for this purpose. This innovative solution was developed wit [....] » Read More
Title : Global lease rounds in 2025: A balanced outlook on frontier and mature exploration
Masum Akter, Rystad Energy, India
Global oil and gas lease round activity in 2025 is poised to maintain a balanced focus between frontier and mature regions, as countries strive to either revive waning exploration or unlock underexplored basins to sustain long-term production. Approximately 47 licensing rounds ac [....] » Read More
Title : Biomass-based technologies for the sustainable development of energy communities
Lina Montuori, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Worldwide growing concern about the increase in total CO2 emissions due to industrial and human activities is leading the way to the adoption of new sustainable strategies. International Energy Agency (IEA) has defined bioenergy derived by biological material as crucial for futur [....] » Read More
Title : Viscoelastic and flow properties of CO? foams stabilized by surfactant–nanoparticle systems
Vishal Dhar, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati , India
Foams have emerged as a promising method for gas mobility control in subsurface reservoirs, particularly in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) operations and for carbon dioxide (CO₂) storage. However, the practical implementation of CO₂ foams is often limited by their inherent insta [....] » Read More
Title : Burners performance improvement of interheater furnaces in catalytic reforming unit
Felix Koshy, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(HPCL), India
In the current era of energy optimization and performance enhancement across all industries, Refiners are always challenged to exploit the maximum out of the installed equipment capacities. The limitations of equipment become more prominent in most of the revamp facilities as the [....] » Read More
Title : Project complexity in oil & gas: The missing link between business case and execution
Tulio J Quijada, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Enterprises in the oil and gas sector face increasing challenges due to growing project complexity driven by technical, organizational, external market conditions, and environmental factors. These complexities significantly impact project feasibility, cost estimation and strategi [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing flare system operations and environmental compliance through optimized purging
Omar T Alhindi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Flare systems are a critical component of oil and gas operations, and are essential for both regulatory compliance and maintaining operational reliability. A key aspect of these systems is the purging process, which is used to sustain positive pressure and prevent oxygen ingress. [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing flare system operations and environmental compliance through optimized purging
Sabih Alharbi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Flare systems are a critical component of oil and gas operations, and are essential for both regulatory compliance and maintaining operational reliability. A key aspect of these systems is the purging process, which is used to sustain positive pressure and prevent oxygen ingress. [....] » Read More
Title : Best practices to overcome challenges of a brownfield project
Fawzi H Alharbi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Brownfield projects execution, especially in hydrocarbon facilities, are always faced with many challenges like limitations in existing plant capacity, space layout constrains, underground obstruction or process parameters. In addition, construction in live plants comes with its [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking efficiency in oil and gas lifting monitoring: The impact of 144 custody metering system data integration on PT pertamina EP’s digital transformation
Gatot Simanjuntak, PT. Pertamina EP, Indonesia
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
Title : Overcoming surface congestion constraints through strategic utilization of evaporite pits a success case from greater Burgan field
Salim Almutairi, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
South & East Kuwait (S&EK) has been facing a persistent challenge of severe surface congestion near Gathering Center 21 (GC-21), which has prevented the drilling of new wells in the area for over seven years—despite the presence of significant untapped oil potential [....] » Read More