Oil reservoir formation damage is a challenging issue associated with water and/or gas
reservoir flooding in secondary and tertiary oil recovery operations. Some enhanced oil …

Nanotechnology remains a relatively new innovation for the oil and gas industry. However,
many applications have now become an integral part of some of its key technological …

Wellbore stability in shale is a recurring crisis during oil and gas well drilling. The adsorption
of water and ions from drilling fluid by shale, which causes clay swelling, is the primary …

The objective of this study is to improve the performance of water-based drilling fluids for
high temperature, salt and calcium resistance in the exploration of deep and ultra-deep …

The development of sustainable, cost-efficient, and high-performance nanofluids is one of
the current research topics within drilling applications. The inclusion of tailorable …

For hundreds of years, hydrocarbons have been the primary source of energy for
civilizations, and they continue to be essential for carrying out daily tasks throughout all …

Drilling fluid is used in the drilling of oil and gas wells as an essential part of the operation. In
recent years, there has been increased interest in the use of nano and biodegradable …

The wellbore instability caused by the penetration of drilling fluids into the formation is a vital
problem in the drilling process. In this study, we synthesized a polymer/graphene oxide …

Drilling fluid plays a crucial role in the drilling operation of the oil and gas wells by serving
various functions including controlling formation pressures, preserving borehole stability …

Water-based muds (WBMs) are preferred over oil-based muds owing to their lower cost and
environmentally friendly nature. However, shale instability arising from clay-water interaction …