Nanotechnology and global energy demand: challenges and prospects for a paradigm shift in the oil and gas industry.

Afolabi, Richard O.; Yusuf, Esther O.

Abstract

The exploitation of new hydrocarbon discoveries in meeting the present global energy demand is a function of the availability and application of new technologies. The relevance of new technologies is borne out of the complex subsurface architecture and conditions of offshore petroleum plays. Conventional techniques, from drilling to production, for exploiting these discoveries may require adaption for such subsurface conditions as they fail under conditions of high pressure and high temperature. The oil and gas industry over the past decades has witnessed increased research into the use of nanotechnology with great promise for drilling operations, enhanced oil recovery, reservoir characterization, production, etc. The prospect for a paradigm shift towards the application of nanotechnology in the oil and gas industry is constrained by evolving challenges with its progression. This paper gave a review of developments from nano-research in the oil and gas industry, challenges and recommendations.

Citation

AFOLABI, R.O. and YUSUF, E.O. 2018. Nanotechnology and global energy demand: challenges and prospects for a paradigm shift in the oil and gas industry. Journal of petroleum exploration and production technology [online], 9(2), pages 1423-1441. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-018-0538-0

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 20, 2018
• Online Publication Date: Aug 24, 2018
• Publication Date: Jun 30, 2019
• Deposit Date: May 6, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: May 6, 2022
• Journal: Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology
• Print ISSN: 2190-0558
• Electronic ISSN: 2190-0566
• Publisher: Springer
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 9
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 1423-1441
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-018-0538-0
• Keywords: Nanotechnology; Energy demand; Production; Oil and gas industry
• Public URL: https://rgu-repository.worktribe.com/output/984048