Research presented at IPTC 2024
The International Petroleum Technology Conference 2024 at Dhahran Expo Saudi Arabia featured a study by Azam Khan, Arshad Shehzad Ahmad Shahid, and Muhammad Khurram Zahoor from the Department of Petroleum & Gas Engineering at the University of Engineering & Technology in Lahore, Pakistan. The study focused on sustainable drilling fluid design by incorporating waste biomass as additives in drilling fluids. Traditional drilling mud components can pose environmental hazards, making storage and disposal challenging. The researchers explored alternative additives such as banana peel powder, eggshell powder, date seed powder, and Aloe Vera gel. The evaluation of these materials revealed promising outcomes, demonstrating improved drilling fluid qualities compared to conventional methods. The use of waste biomass not only enhanced drilling fluid performance but also contributed to environmental sustainability by reducing the environmental impact associated with drilling operations.
