Nano-Solutions, Smart Wells and Artificial Lifts

Nanotechnology is defined as a new technique for fabricating useful materials, systems, and devices with nanoscale materials, as well as new phenomena and behaviors at the nanoscale (1–100 nanometers). Adding specific Nanoparticles (NPs) to injection solutions can help enhance oil recovery significantly. In the recent decade, nanomaterials have been used as new EOR approaches to solve residual oil problems in heavy and semi-heavy oil reservoirs

Advanced wells with sensors and valves installed downhole to enable for easy monitoring and regulation are referred to as "smart" or "intelligent" wells. The valves are controlled remotely based on the sensors' detection of circumstances. Reservoir management is aided by smart wells. The most difficult aspect of smart wells is maximizing their efficiency. Smart wells are a promising new technology that has a high success rate.

Artificial lift is a technique used on oil wells to raise reservoir pressure and assist oil to rise to the surface. Artificial lift is used to recover greater output when the reservoir's inherent drive energy is insufficient to push the oil to the surface.