Application of

NANOTECHNOLOGY
in
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY

What is
NANOTECHNOLOGY?
Nano denotes 109 .
process of controlling properties of

matter at molecular level.

Hence possible to create materials with

improved properties
The technology of the future.

nanotechnology is poised to impact

dramatically on all sectors of industry

Applications of
Nanotechnology
What are they ?
What for we need to

use it?

Nanotechnology in oil
industry
Over the next 30 years, global energy

demand is projected to rise as high as

almost 60%.
The industry needs stunning discoveries in

underlying core science and engineering .

nanotechnology opens up technologies

that are more efficient and environmentally

sound.

Basic processes in petroleum

Industry
Exploration.
Extraction.
Refining.
Transportation
and shipment.

Application in Exploration
imaging and computational techniques to

allow better discovery, sizing, and

characterization of reservoirs.
Highly reliable nanosensors for oil

exploration.
Nanosensors sent down through top-soil

provide accurate mapping data of the

reservoirs.

Application in Extraction
improves total recovery from existing reservoirs.
nanotubes used to create lighter, stronger, & more

corrosion-resistant structural materials in

platforms for offshore drilling .
An advanced fluid mixed with nanosized particles

and superfine powder improves drilling speed &

eliminating damage to reservoir rocks.
New nano smart fluids developed compatible

with resevoir fluids and are environment friendly.

Nanosensors deployed in the pore space by

means of nanodusts.

In-situ Nanocatalysts developed for efficient

heavy oil exploration.

Application in Refining
Iridium impregnated zeolites

Application in Transportation
Nano sized adsorbents and catalysts for in

field upgrading of bitumen &heavy oil for easy

transportation.
Lightweight, rugged materials for energyefficient transportation vessels.

Thermal nano coatings