Research Article
Advancements in Real-Time Monitoring to Reduce Non-Productive Time in Oil Exploration in Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
Pages:
75-82
Received:
20 September 2024
Accepted:
11 October 2024
Published:
31 October 2024
Abstract: The study investigated the advancements in real-time monitoring technologies aimed at reducing Non-Productive Time (NPT) in oil exploration in Nigeria, employing systematic content analysis as the research design. Given Nigeria's status as Africa's largest oil producer, the sector faces significant challenges related to aging infrastructure, frequent equipment failures, and operational inefficiencies. The study synthesized findings from recent literature on emerging digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), and their impact on operational efficiency. The systematic content analysis revealed that the integration of AI and IoT in real-time monitoring can effectively enhance predictive maintenance, optimize drilling parameters, and facilitate immediate responses to operational anomalies. Findings indicated that these technologies have the potential to reduce NPT by up to 30%, leading to improved productivity and cost savings. Additionally, the study highlighted the economic and environmental implications of adopting these technologies in Nigeria’s oil sector. The research underscores the necessity for investment in digital infrastructure and training, advocating for a strategic approach to modernize Nigeria's oil exploration practices in alignment with global best practices. Overall, this study contributes to the discourse on technological innovations in the oil and gas industry, providing actionable insights for stakeholders aiming to enhance operational efficiency in Nigeria's exploration activities.
Abstract: The study investigated the advancements in real-time monitoring technologies aimed at reducing Non-Productive Time (NPT) in oil exploration in Nigeria, employing systematic content analysis as the research design. Given Nigeria's status as Africa's largest oil producer, the sector faces significant challenges related to aging infrastructure, freque...
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Research Article
Analysis of Natural and Technological Losses of Products in the Collection, Preliminary Preparation and Storage Systems at the Kokdumalok Umid and South Kemachi Mines
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 3, June 2024
Pages:
83-89
Received:
30 April 2024
Accepted:
18 November 2024
Published:
9 December 2024
Abstract: This article examines and analyzes the collection and preparation systems in oil fields. It explores the conditions under which various technological schemes are applied during the process. The establishment of large centralized collection points greatly simplifies the collection schemes of oil and liquid hydrocarbons from separate deposits and creates favorable conditions for their integration into large objects. It is more profitable to separate oil and gas in large centralized facilities than in small facilities. Such centralization allows to reduce the loss of light oil fractions, to improve oil production, to provide deeper processing of gas, and to ensure maximum extraction of raw materials for the chemical industry. Today, in the oil and gas regions of many countries, great work is being done on the development of oil and gas gathering systems, and the technical and economic basis of oil and gas gathering and preparation and shipping is being analyzed. In the future, the development of optimized oil collection and preparation systems is planned, with the goal of integrating these systems into national budgets. This article was prepared on the example of a mine as part of the research and includes the application of the results in these mines. The technological losses in the fields during the initial preparation of the extracted oil in the fields were analyzed. In this process, losses of oil with associated gas, together with separated water and by evaporation in the reservoir are considered. The article also calculates the amount of oil that could be recovered by mixing with satellite gas, specifically for the Kokdumaloq and Southern Kemachi fields, and provides recommendations for reducing these losses.
Abstract: This article examines and analyzes the collection and preparation systems in oil fields. It explores the conditions under which various technological schemes are applied during the process. The establishment of large centralized collection points greatly simplifies the collection schemes of oil and liquid hydrocarbons from separate deposits and cre...
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Abdukarimov Mirzohid
