Application of nanotechnology in the oil and gas industry is just in the infancy. Recent research projects have shown that nanotechnology has the potential to solve or manage several problems in the petroleum industry. One of the most interesting areas of application is in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). EOR is especially important now because over the next 30 years, global energy demand is projected to rise as high as almost 60%,which is expected to be met by the oil and gas industry. The ability of nanoparticles to alter certain factors in the formation and in oil properties can be taken advantage of to enhance recovery. This involves introducing these nanoparticles into formations and studying its effect on oil recovery.
SPE-160847-Enhanced Oil Recovery Using Nanoparticles
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