A review of fracturing fluid systems used for hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells
Hydraulic fracturing has been used by the oil and gas industry as a way to boost
hydrocarbon production since 1947. Recent advances in fracturing technologies, such as …
hydrocarbon production since 1947. Recent advances in fracturing technologies, such as …
Advanced nanomaterials in oil and gas industry: Design, application and challenges
The increase of global energy consumption and the growing demand of fossil fuels as
predominant energy resources have greatly improved the advancement of new technologies …
predominant energy resources have greatly improved the advancement of new technologies …
A state-of-the-art review of the application of nanotechnology in the oil and gas industry with a focus on drilling engineering
JA Ali, AM Kalhury, AN Sabir, RN Ahmed, NH Ali… - Journal of Petroleum …, 2020 - Elsevier
Hydrocarbons have been the primary resource of the energy of civilizations for hundreds of
years historically and still play a vital role in accomplishing the daily life occupations in every …
years historically and still play a vital role in accomplishing the daily life occupations in every …
Nanoparticles applications for hydraulic fracturing of unconventional reservoirs: A comprehensive review of recent advances and prospects
The application of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing stimulations for improving
hydrocarbon productivity from low-permeable reservoirs is a well-established practice …
hydrocarbon productivity from low-permeable reservoirs is a well-established practice …
A systematic experimental investigation on the synergistic effects of aqueous nanofluids on interfacial properties and their implications for enhanced oil recovery
Nanofluids have been proposed as potential enhanced oil recovery agents and additives to
hydraulic fracturing fluids. The underlying mechanisms responsible for effectiveness of these …
hydraulic fracturing fluids. The underlying mechanisms responsible for effectiveness of these …
Review of developments in nanotechnology application for formation damage control
MR Ngata, B Yang, MD Aminu, R Iddphonce… - Energy & …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Formation damage has the potential to impair and weaken reservoir productivity and
injectivity, causing substantial economic losses. Oil and gas wells can be damaged by …
injectivity, causing substantial economic losses. Oil and gas wells can be damaged by …
Towards sustainable oil/gas fracking by reusing its process water: A review on fundamentals, challenges, and opportunities
Due to the constraint of fresh water, the reuse of flowback and produced water (FPW) with
high TDS, is critical to minimize the environmental impact of oil/gas exploration. The …
high TDS, is critical to minimize the environmental impact of oil/gas exploration. The …
Nanomaterials and technology applications for hydraulic fracturing of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs: A state-of-the-art review of recent advances and …
Z Mao, L Cheng, D Liu, T Li, J Zhao, Q Yang - ACS omega, 2022 - ACS Publications
The application of hydraulic fracturing stimulation technology to improve the productivity of
unconventional oil and gas reservoirs is a well-established practice. With the increasing …
unconventional oil and gas reservoirs is a well-established practice. With the increasing …
Nanoparticle-stabilized foams for high-temperature, high-salinity oil reservoirs
R Singh, KK Mohanty - SPE Annual Technical Conference and …, 2017 - onepetro.org
The goal of this work is to develop foams stabilized by a combination of nanoparticles and
surfactants for high-temperature, high-salinity reservoirs. Two types of silica nanoparticles …
surfactants for high-temperature, high-salinity reservoirs. Two types of silica nanoparticles …
Insights on potential formation damage mechanisms associated with the use of gel breakers in hydraulic fracturing
Hydraulic fracturing using water-soluble polymers has been extensively used to enhance
the productivity of oil and gas wells. However, the production enhancement can be …
the productivity of oil and gas wells. However, the production enhancement can be …