Game-changing Nanofluid Benefits Energy-Efficient Production
- Payback is ˂1 month for each injection treatment
- Capex per well is ~$18,000
- Non-toxic and biodegradable nanoparticles
- In-situ nanoparticle reaction generates significant pressure and heat
- 99% viscosity reduction of heavy oil
- Permanently upgrades heavy oil gravity ≥8 degrees
- Permeability is significantly increased
- Improves flow assurance near wellbore region
- Improves capillary pressure enhancing stripper well production
- Avoids plugging uneconomic stripper wells
- Nanoparticles penetrate shale oil fractures enhancing oil production
- Zero CO2 or NOx emissions
- In-situ surfactant alters rock wettability
- In-situ surfactant reduces interfacial tension
- Alters reservoir rheology enhancing oil recovery
- Optimizes oil displacement
- Improves mobility ratio for better sweep efficiency
- High-temp heat reduces viscosity enhancing heavy oil production
- Acts as a catalyst to break down asphaltenes and resins
- Paraffin or asphaltene precipitation is reduced or prevented
- ~42% sulfur reduction of heavy oil
- Not limited by depth or oil viscosity
- Nanofluid is njected at ambient temperature
Process Flow Diagram for Nanofluid Injection
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