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PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2022 Vol. 12 No. 2

Contents

Cover Page................................................................... 1 (24 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (26 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (23 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (30 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (22 downloads)

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HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION PHASE AND THE NIGERIAN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021 (34 downloads)

C. S. Nwajide and B. M. Ozumba

CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (27 downloads)

Kessington Obahiagbon, Osarieme Uyi Osazuwa, and Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon

THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021: IMPLICATIONS IN ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS AND PETROLEUM OPERATION ACTIVITIES IN NIGERIA (24 downloads)

Paul A. Akporowho

THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021 AND SDGs: PROSPECTS FOR A GREENER PETROLRUM INDUSTRY IN POST-COVID NIGERIA (20 downloads)

Onome Lisa Ejenavi

MULTI-SENSOR LOGGING AND CONDUCTIVITY SCANNING LABORATORY MEASUREMENTS: ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY IN PETROPHYSICAL PROPERTIES (21 downloads)

Aaron Auduson, Aaron Girard, and Amir Shafizadeh

NUCLEAR ENERGY: THE BEST ENERGY MIX FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA (24 downloads)

Rasaq Ibrahim and Emmanuel Ayobami Adedoye

Mercury Problems and Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI): Challenges, Opportunities and Future Directions of the Mining industry in Nigeria (16 downloads)

Auwal M. Musa, Sani Muazu and Bashar Y. Sani

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2022 Vol. 12 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page................................................................... 1 (93 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (78 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (74 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (91 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (73 downloads)

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APPLICATION OF AGRO–WASTE MATERIALS FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF WATER–BASED DRILLING FLUID (95 downloads)

Sarah A. Akintola, Benjamin O. Orisamika, Kehinde O. Odetola

THE APPLICATION OF BLENDED LEARNING IN TEACHING PETROLEUM PRODUCTION ENGINEERING COURSE IN THE UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT (76 downloads)

Toyin Olabisi Odutola

INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF SHORT BURDEN AND SPACING ON BLASTING OUTPUT IN ZEBERCED QUARRY, ABUJA, NIGERIA (66 downloads)

M. B. Saka and S. O. Ayoola

HYDROCARBON PROSPECTIVITY EVALUATION OF ‘HONYX’ FIELD, NIGER DELTA (81 downloads)

Abe Sunday James and Adegoke Hezekiah Blessing

EFFECTS OF SHALE/MUD SALINITY RATIOS AND DEPTH ON CHEMICAL STRESS IN WELLBORE INSTABILITY MANAGEMENT (79 downloads)

Nnamdi E. Ezendiokwere, F. Joel Ogbonna, Victor J. Aimikhe, and Adewale Dosunmu

INTEGRITY APPRAISAL OF LONG-TERM HYDROSTATIC STRENGTH (LTHS) OF PLANTAIN FIBRE REINFORCED HDPE (PFRHDPE) FOR PRESSURE PIPING APPLICATIONS (72 downloads)

C. Ihueze, C. E. Okafor, U.O. Onwurah, C. M. Obele, N. S. P Obuka, J. Abdulrahman, N.C. Okoli

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2021 Vol. 11 No. 2

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Cover Page................................................................... 1 (137 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (116 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (108 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (122 downloads)

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APPLICATION OF AGRO–WASTE MATERIALS FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF WATER–BASED DRILLING FLUID (95 downloads)

Sarah A. Akintola, Benjamin O. Orisamika, Kehinde O. Odetola

Distributed Renewable Energy: A Tool for Energy Access in Nigeria (137 downloads)

Y. N. Udoakah, I. G. Okure, U. B. Akpanedet

Application of Agro–Waste Materials for Improved Performance of Water–Based Drilling Fluid (107 downloads)

Sarah A. Akintola, Benjamin O. Orisamika, Kehinde O. Odetola

Interpretation of Gravity Anomaly: A Case Study of Eastern Part of Kogi State, Anambra Basin, Nigeria. (120 downloads)

Tahir Mohammed

Well Stimulation – An Overview (211 downloads)

Faith Mmesomachukwu Kelechi

Determination of Optimum Concentration of Surfactant Flooding for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) For Light Oil (106 downloads)

Iyelobu, Etsoghena Desmond and Ebong, Erete Thelma

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

Contents

Guidelines for Authors .................................................. 1 (142 downloads)

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PETROLEUM-INDUSTRY-ACT-2021-OFFICIAL-GAZETTE-VERSION (170 downloads)

Printed and Published by the Federal Government Printer, Lagos. Nigeria

Petroleum Industry Act Edition General Invitation (136 downloads)

Professor Momodu Kassim-Momodu. Editor, PTDJ

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

January 2021 Vol. 11 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page.......................................................... 1 (194 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (165 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (162 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (159 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (125 downloads)

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Removal of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from Spiked Aqueous Solutions and Synthetic Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Using Organo-bentonite (Part 1) (230 downloads)

S. L. Abdullahi, A. A. Audu and N. K. A. Bakar

Kinetics, Isotherms and Thermodynamics Modeling of PAHs Adsorptions onto Organo-Bentonite. (Part 2) (203 downloads)

S. L. Abdullahi, A. A. Audu and N. K. A. Bakar

Geothermal Energy Reservoir Characterization; Case Study of Bunter Reservoirs, Zuid Holland, Netherlands (177 downloads)

A. E. Auduson and O. B. Ogunjimi

Performance Evaluation and Analysis of Operating Margin of Emission Factor of Ibom Power Plant (165 downloads)

Y. N. Udoakah, I. G. Okure and U. B. Akpanedet

Ensemble Histogram a tool for Geostatistical Realization Validation: Hatch Field Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria (148 downloads)

Jika Hilary Terkula and Onuoha Kalu Mosto

Investigation of Oil Shale Response Using Terahertz-Time Domain Spectroscopy (162 downloads)

Moses Eshovo Ojo, Patrick Mounaix, and Damien Bigourd

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

January 2020 Vol. 10 No. 1

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Cover Page.......................................................... 1 (140 downloads) Masthead................................................................... 2 (298 downloads) Guidelines for Authors................................................... 3 (171 downloads) Content Page............................................................... 4 (196 downloads) Summary of Content....................................... 5 (156 downloads)

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An Analysis of Flow Measuring Mechanisms to Arbitrate Losses in Bends and Fittings for Analogous Operations (220 downloads)

Joshua O. Ighalo and Queendarlyn A. Nwabueze

14 Lithofacies and Depositional Environmental Interpretation of Well Logs Within Akos Field, Coastal Swamp Depobelt of The Niger Delta (219 downloads)

Tope S. Alege, Joseph I. Omada and Martins Onimisi

Beyond Ogoni Clean-Up: Rethinking Environmental Protection Laws Governing The Operation of The Oil Industry in Nigeria (160 downloads)

Florence U. Masajuwa

Integration of Structural Seismic Interpretation, Stratigraphic and Petrophysical analysis for the Hydrocarbon play assessment of ‘X’ - field within the Coastal Swamp Depobelt of Niger Delta (380 downloads)

Eze U. Stanley, Orji M. Omafume and Nnorom S. Lotanna

Experimental Investigation of Chlorella Vulgaris Cultivation from Coal Combustion Flue Gas and Steel Slag for Bio-fuel Production (249 downloads)

Saka M. B and Ibrahim Rasaq

Discrepancy in Test Results from Analysis and Lack of Necessary Research Tools: A Challenge to Adequate Research Output in Nigeria (184 downloads)

Nasiru S. Akonyi, Olugboji A. Olugboji, Evudiovo A. P.Egbe and Oyewole Adedipe

July 2020 Vol. 10 No. 2

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Cover Page.......................................................... 1 (130 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (139 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (152 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (135 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (117 downloads)

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Covid-19 As A Catalyst for Change in The Petroleum Industry and The Dispute Resolution Process (122 downloads)

Momodu Kassim-Momodu and Cornelius Sunny Nwajide

Geothermal Energy Reservoirs Mapping with 3D Seismic Volume: An Example from a Southern Region, Netherlands (116 downloads)

A. E. Auduson and O. B.Ogunjimi

Geo-chemical Evaluation of Source Rocks Using Well-log and Seismic Data and Petroleum System Modelling of Pearl Field, Offshore Niger Delta (130 downloads)

Tunbosun Adebowale Owolabi, Nnamdi Joseph Ajah, and Jones Acra

Application of Rock Physics Modelling for Litho-Fluids Discrimination Within a Hydrocarbon Reservoir Interval: A Case Study of ‘X’ – Field Offshore Niger Delta (119 downloads)

Adamu Aliyu, S. Lotanna Nnorom, U. Stanley Eze

Forecasting Oil Production Rates for Oil Wells Using Decline Curve Analysis and Polynomial Regression Model (140 downloads)

Wilfred Chinedu Okologume and Rotimi Omonusi

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2019 Vol. 9 No. 2

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Cover Page...........................................................1 (107 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (249 downloads) Guidelines for Authors..............................................................3 (264 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (344 downloads) Summary of Content............................................5 (211 downloads)

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E-Gibaly et al. Maximization of the Run Life of Electrical Submersible Pump (288 downloads)

Ahmed El-Gibaly, Said Kamel and Mohamed Nour

The Influence of Salinity on CO2 Sequestration by Direct Flue Gas Injection into Gas Hydrate Reservoirs (317 downloads)

Rita U. Onolemhemhen, Queendarlene A. Nwabueze and Kingsley E. Abhulimen

Reservoirs of Hydrocarbons with Signs of Biodegradation, in Parts of Eastern Niger Delta, Case Study: Alaoma-Omerelu-Iheoma-Ohaji Area of Imo State, Nigeria (375 downloads)

Anthony J. C. Madu and Adedeji Awujoola

Reservoir Navigation in Njaba Field: Challenges, Procedure and Results. (217 downloads)

Ajisafe Isaac, Inenemo Abdulwahab, Ndokwu Chidi, Amadi Kenneth, Toyobo Oluwaseun, and Okowi Victor

Right of Host Communities to The Benefits of Nigeria’s Oil Industry: An Appraisal Based on International Legal Standards (208 downloads)

Dr. Florence U Masajuwa and Dr. Simon Imoisi

Optimizing Gas Production Strategy in Offshore Niger Delta Gas Condensate Field Using Dynamic Simulation Model (235 downloads)

Bashir Umar Shehu, Muhammad Bashir Abdullahi and Enobakhare Osarugue

Economics of Local Materials as Base Fluids in The Formulation of an Oil Based Mud (322 downloads)

Sarah A. Akintola and E. B. Atere

Gas Hydrate Formation Promoted by Additives for Gas Storage Application: A Review (182 downloads)

C. Okologume, D. Appah, B. S. Kinigoma and E. J. Okafor

An International Journal

January 2019 Vol. 9 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page...........................................................1 (113 downloads) Masthead.............................................................2 (208 downloads) Guidelines for Authors...................................3 (187 downloads) Content Page.....................................................4 (227 downloads) Summary of Content................................................................5 (285 downloads)

Articles

Optimization of Kartoatmodjo and Schmidt Oil Formation Volume Factor Correlation with Particle Swamp Optimization Algorithm (237 downloads)

Okotie Sylvester and Kolawole Oluwafemi Timothy

Application of Sequence Stratigraphy Principles: A Case Study of the Emi FieldOffshore Depobelt, Eastern Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria (258 downloads)

Oresajo, B. Samuel, Adekeye.A.Olabisi  and Haruna,K.Abdulrasaq

Particle Swamp Optimization of Reservoir and Well Parameters Using Drawdown Test (207 downloads)

Asanimo Racheal and Okotie Sylvester

Effectiveness of Cellulose From Waste Paper Material as Water-Based Mud Viscosifier on Rheological Properties of Oil and Gas Drilling Fluids (304 downloads)

Oluwatoyin O. Akinsete and Daniel G. Adeyinka

Effects of Gasoline on Haematological Parameters of Gasoline Station Workers in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria (336 downloads)

Arinze F. Anyiam, Ejeatuluchukwu Obi, Martin O. Ifeanyichukwu and Cajetan Ilo Elochukwu

Predictive Models on Viable Options for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Distribution: A Case for Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME) Commodity in Nigeria (256 downloads)

Jacob B. Neeka,* Uche Ikoku*, Sunday S. Ikesimama** and Joel Ogbonna**

 

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2018 Vol. 8 No. 2

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Cover Page.....................................................................................1 (277 downloads) Masthead........................................................................................2 (226 downloads) Guidelines for Authors..............................................................3 (199 downloads) Content Page.................................................................................4 (236 downloads) Summary of Content..................................................................5 (260 downloads)

Articles

Acid Pre-Treatment and Enzymatic Saccharification of Sorghum Stalk for Cellulosic Ethanol Production (467 downloads)

I. A. Mohammed., U. Musa, M. Auta, M.U. Garba,, A. A. Faruq and J.C. Godspower

Mass-Transfer Modelling of the Active Step in the Synthesis of a Novel Catalyst for Biodiesel Production (231 downloads)

S. K. Otoikhian, B. Agbodekhe, E. O. Aluyor, T. O. K Audu

Effect of cooling rate on Microstructure - Properties Relationship of Grey Iron Cast in Sand and Metal Moulds (392 downloads)

Olamilekan R Oloyede., Donatus Uyime and Kenneth E. Andem

Field, Petrographic and Geochemical Studies of Basement, Clastic and Carbonate Petroleum Reservoirs in The Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria (531 downloads)

Uriah Alexander Lar, Timothy P. Bata, Hyeladi U. Dibal, Raymond I. Daspan, Lekmang C. Isah, Ajol A. Fube, Dieter A. Bassi

Material Balance Equation (MBE) for Gas-Condensate Reservoirs (307 downloads)

Ahmed H. Ramadan and Shedid A. Shedid

A Simplified Model to Perform Nodal Analysis for Oil Wells: A Novel Prediction Method (298 downloads)

Rotimi Omonusi and Wilfred C. Okologume

Effects of Source, Receiver and Offset Parameters in 3D Seismic Data Quality In the Niger Delta (204 downloads)

Ernest I. Ukut, and C. L.Eze

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

January 2018 Vol. 8 No. 1

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Cover Page.....................................................................1 (312 downloads) Masthead.......................................................................2 (300 downloads) Guidelines for Authors.....................................................3 (292 downloads) Content Page................................................................4 (324 downloads) Summary of Content.......................................................5 (376 downloads)

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Synthesis and Characterization of Organo-bentonites for possible Use in the Removal of PAHs from Petrochemical Industries Wastewater Effluents (311 downloads)

L. Abdullahi and Professor A.A. Audu

Optimization of Transesterification of Castor Oil through Response Surface Methodology (395 downloads)

Akhabue, C. E. and Okpioba, E. E

Modeling of Biodiesel Reaction (342 downloads)

Professor Emeritus T O K Audu

Thermal Transient Analysis to Locate Hydrate Growth and Deposition in Natural Gas and Gas-Condensate Vertical Wells (262 downloads)

Oluwatoyin Akinsete, Kessiena Arhata And Sunday Isehunwa

Performance Evaluation of a Solar Photo-Voltaic Pilot Biodiesel Plant (391 downloads)

T O K Audu, Matahula Winner, and Akinsola O. Akinbanjo

Oil residue in exhumed fractured Precambrian basement rock of the Northern Benue Trough, Nigeria: Implication for oil exploration in the Northern Benue Trough (491 downloads)

Timothy Bata, M.B. Abubakar A.S. Maigari, Nuhu K. Samaila, Ahmed Isah Haruna, Babangida M. Sarki Yandoka, Bappah Adamu Umar, Nuru Nabage, Umar Sambo Umar, Simon Y. Ikyoive, Ezekiel H. Elijah, Mustapha Aliyu, Abdulmajid Isah, Yusuf Abdulmumin, Abdulkarim Haruna Aliyu, Idris Ismail Kariya, Mohammed Rabiu, Ameh Daniel Peter, and Jabbo Josiah Nuhu.

Detection of Overpressure in X Field in the Niger Delta (Central Swamp Onshore Niger Delta basin) Using Well-log and Repeat Formation Tester Data (336 downloads)

Lawrence Idahosa, Etim Uko, and Chigozie Israel-Cookey

Application of Data-Driven Self-Optimizing Control to Reservoir Production Optimization (444 downloads)

Alhaji Shehu Grema and Yi Cao

Recession to Recovery: Essentials of Education and The Role of Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) in the Development of the Petroleum Industry in Nigeria (301 downloads)

Neeka Jacob, Agboola Olayinka and Jide Adebulehin

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2017 Vol. 7 No. 2

Contents

Cover Page...........................................................................................1 (347 downloads) Masthead..............................................................................................2 (317 downloads) Guidelines for Authors.......................................................................3 (305 downloads) Content Page.....................................................................................4 (327 downloads) Summary of Content.......................................................................5 (438 downloads)

Articles

Kinetic Studies of Esterification of Rubber Seed Oil with Homogeneous Acid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production (360 downloads)

C. E Akhabue, and S. O Okwundu,. …………………………………………………………….5

Comparison of Algebraic-KTGF and Transport-KTGF in Gas-Solid Flow Development in a Pilot-Scale Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) Reactor (522 downloads)

M. N. Idris, T. Mahmud and B. M. Gibbs………………………………………………………18

Hydro-Cyclone De-oiler Enhancement for Produced Water Treatment (347 downloads)

Philip Ajie, Victor Aimikhe, and Dulu Appah ………………………………………………….25

Automatic First Break Picking from Pre-stack Seismic Section – Application in Sufyan Oil Field, Sudan (303 downloads)

C. L. Eze, C. N. C Mbachi,……………………………………………………………………. 33

Geological And Volumetric Risks Analysis Of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs In ‘‘Mgt’’ Field, Deep Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria (350 downloads)

Sunday Oladele, Samuel B. Olobaniyi and Olanireti Odugboye………………………………41

Correlations for Predicting Vapour – Solid Equilibrium Constants (268 downloads)

Tamunotonye Fiberesima, Victor Aimikhe, and Dulu, Appah…………………………………59

Evaluation of Steady and Unsteady Flow Phenomena Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Modelling Methodology in Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB)/Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) Reactor Systems (445 downloads)

M. N. Idris, T. Mahmud and B. M. Gibbs………………………………………………………73

A Review of 3G Data on the Nigerian Benue Trough in View of Renewed Hydrocarbon Exploration Campaigns (344 downloads)

N. G. Obaje, C. O. Ofoegbu, I. Anzaku, B. Gbatse……………………………………………..93

 

 

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

January 2017 – Vol. 7 No.1

Contents

Editor’s Comment .............................................................................1 (436 downloads)

 

Articles

Rock Physics Analysis and Templates for an Unconsolidated Sand Reservoir in Aka Field Offshore Niger Delta (355 downloads)

Oyedele, K.F., Ige-Adeyeye, A.A. and Olatinsu, O.B. …………………….. 5

Seismic Refraction Data Analyses: A Software for Low Velocity Layer Interpretation in the Niger Delta (232 downloads)

G. I. Alaminiokuma and T. Warmate ……………………. 22

Development of Plantain Fibres for Application in Design of Oil and Gas Product Systems (294 downloads)

C.C. Ihueze, A. E Oluleye, C. E. Okafor, C. M. Obele, J. Abdulrahman, S. Obuka …. 32

Process Safety Education Framework: Lessons Learned from Safety and Chemical Engineering Education (SAChE) Faculty Workshops (615 downloads)

Ebenezer O. Ojo, and Lawrence C. Edomwonyi-Otu …………………… 52

Characterization of Identified Niger Delta Waxy Crudes (358 downloads)

Dr. Angela N Nwachukwu, Professor Godwin A Chukwu, Dr. Stanley I. Onwukwe,
Felicia I. Chukwu, and Professor Obah, Boniface ……………………. 64

Identification of Lithofacies and Depositional Environment: Case study of Teger Oil Field Niger Delta (369 downloads)

Chukwuemeka Patrick Abbey and Israel Aboyemi Orenuga ……………………. 78

Use of type Curve in Analyzing Pressure Build Up Data: A Case Study of a well in the Niger Delta Basin (302 downloads)

Etsoghena Desmond Iyelobu and, Kelani Olafinhan Bello ……………………………… 91

Investigation on The Effect of Reservoir Internal Structure on Waterflood Performance: Case Study of Reservoir X (307 downloads)

Precious Ogbeiwi, Yetunde M. Aladeitan, and Dickson Okhira Udebhulu …….. 101

Optimal Selection of Mud Type for Solving Drilling Problems of Carbonate Reservoirs (276 downloads)

Shedid A. Shedid ……………….. 124

Geological And Volumetric Risks Analysis Of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs In ‘‘Mgt’’ Field, Deep Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria (350 downloads)

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

January 2016 – Vol. 6 No.1

Contents

Editor’s Comment ........................................................................1 (458 downloads)

 

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Sand Production and Its Control in Oil and Gas Wells: A Case Study of Egypt Nile Delta Oilfields (329 downloads)

Professor Dr. A. A. Elgibaly, Professor Dr. S. Kamel and A. S. Elhawary …..5

Delineation and Optimization of Hydrocarbon Potential Zones in Bobsaa Field, Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria, Using Sequence Stratigraphy (262 downloads)

K. F. Oyedele, S. Oladele, and K. Bakare ………22

Determination of Thickness of Sedimentary Cover in the Nigerian Sector of the Chad Basin Using High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data (0 downloads)

Ibrahim Baba Goni, Solomon Nehemiah Yusuf, Sheriff Baba Musami and
Alhaji Adam Zarma …………….38

Environmental Restoration Challenges of Seismic Exploration in Parts of East Africa and Nigeria (364 downloads)

A. J. C. Madu …………………51

Iron Removal from Local Bentonitic Clay and Its Effect on Clay Rheology (1681 downloads)

B. B. M. Dewu, M. O. A. Oladipo, A. S. Arabi, M. Tukur, I. I. Funtua, Bilal,
S. And I. A. Muhammed-Dabo ………….66

Kinetics and Modeling of Jatropha Curcas Biodiesel Reaction at 32OC (344 downloads)

E. T. Akhihiero, T. O. K. Audu and E. O. Aluyor …………78

National Participation in Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: Prospects and Challenges (278 downloads)

C. J. S. Azoro ………………91

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

July 2016 – Vol. 6 No.2

Contents

Editor’s Comment ............................................... 1 (361 downloads)

 

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Development of Seismic Survey Technology in Nigeria Oil Industry and the Volume of Seismic Acquisition 1997 – 2014 (285 downloads)

G. I. Alaminiokuma, J. Osokpor, J. E. Emudianughe, and T. Warmate…… 5

Development of Seismic Survey Technology in Nigeria Oil Industry and the Volume of Seismic Acquisition 1997 – 2014 (285 downloads)

C. L. Eze and J. I. Okeke ………. 16

A New Demulsifier Formulation for Crude Oil Emulsions Treatment (272 downloads)

Paul Ebikapowei Pimeh and Kelani Olafihon Bello…………..24

Electrical Properties Correlations for The Niger Delta Depobelts (390 downloads)

Oscar I. O. Ogali, Julius O. Otiko, Wilfred C. Okologume ………. 30

Effect of Heat Treatment on the Microhardness and Wear Resistance of ElectrolessNi-P/Ni-W-P Duplex Coatings (299 downloads)

Oloyede Olamilekan R, Zhu Liu and Hong Liu ………….. 49

Log Quality Assessment for Forward Seismic Modelling Calibrated on the Buntsandstein Reservoirs, Southern North Sea, Offshore Netherlands (474 downloads)

Aaron E. Auduson and K. Mosto Onuoha ……………. 56

Fast Pyrolysis of Nigeria Danta Hardwood (Nesogordonia papaverifera.) and Obeche Softwood (Triplochiton scleroxylon) Sawdust (362 downloads)

Ayoade Kuye, Julius C. Ahiekpor, Osei-Wusu Achaw ………….67

Aje Field and Petroleum Discovery in Lagos State Nigeria (327 downloads)

Momodu Kassim-Momodu and Toyin Akinosho ……….. 77

Notes and Comments

Dioxins in the Environment: A Critical Review (233 downloads)

K.I. Idehen and G. Obi ………….. 89

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

January 2015 – Vol. 5 No.1

Contents

Editor’s Comment (0 downloads)

 

Articles

Petroleum Source Rock Potential Assessment of the Oligocene - Miocene Ogwashi Asaba Formation, Southern Anambra Basin, Nigeria (379 downloads)

Akande Samuel O., Adeoye, M.O. and Erdtmann Bernd D ………..4

Characterization Number (CN): Field Applications and Analytical Evaluation of Reservoir Characterization Techniques (291 downloads)

Shedid A. Shedid ………..35

An Empirical Study on Perceptions of Revenue Information Dissemination in the Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, with respect to transparency practices after Nigeria attained the EITI compliance (195 downloads)

Bashir Gafai Bature ……………53

Pretreatment of Rubber Tapping (Heava brasiliensis) and Achi Mkpuru (Gossweilerodendron balsamiferum) Hardwood Sawdust for Bio-Oil Production: Drying and Particle Size Characteristics at Different Temperatures (229 downloads)

Onuora Okorie,Utibe Benedict Edem, Ifeanyichukwu Edeh and Ayoade Kuye …..66

Occurrence and Distribution of Igneous Intrusions in the Nigerian Sector of the Chad Basin: Impact on Hydrocarbon (446 downloads)

Ibrahim Baba Goni and Alhaji Adam Zarma ………….76

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

July 2015 – Vol. 5 No.2

Contents

Editor’s Comment.....................................................1 (294 downloads)

 

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Deposition and Evaluation of Electroless Nickel Based Coating for Corrosion and High Temperature Environment (0 downloads)

Olamilekan R. Oloyede., Muyindeen A. Bodude., and David E. Esezobor ……. 4

Overpressure Prediction from Seismic Data and the Implications on Drilling Safety in the Niger Delta, Southern Nigeria (245 downloads)

Olawale Olakunle Osinowo, Michael Adeyinka Oladunjoye and Abel Idowu Olayinka ……………………….. 13

Souring and Corrosion Potentials of Two Geologically Distinct Oil Producing Facilities in Nigeria (267 downloads)

Okoro Chuma Conlette, Voordouw Gerrit, and Amund Olukayode…………….27

Skill Pool Management System (SPMS) as a Strategy for Effective Workforce Management in the Oil and Gas Industry (252 downloads)

Musa Rabiu…………..40

Effects of Production Parameters on the Development of Polymer-Based Biodiesel Heterogeneous Catalyst I (0 downloads)

Oloyede Olamilekan R, Zhu Liu and Hong Liu ………….. 49

Characteristics of Multiples in Shallow and Deep Marine Seismograms in Gulf of Guinea (239 downloads)

Aaron E. Auduson and K. Mosto Onuoha ……………. 56

Parametric Study on The Behavior of a Naturally Fractured Reservoir (282 downloads)

Nkemakoalm Chinedu Izuwa and Karachi Fineface Nwaobia…………81

Down-Dip Cross Sectional Variability in Sedimentological and Petrophysical Properties of Late Oligocene Shoreface Parasequence Reservoir, Greater Ughelli Depobelt, Niger Delta (310 downloads)

Raphael O. Oyanyan and Michael N. Oti……………..92

Effect of Crude Oil Seepage Intensity and Induced Bioaccessible Metals in Some Selected Fruits and Vegetables Grown in the Niger Delta: Implications for Decision-Makers and Administrators (403 downloads)

B. A. Abdulraheem, M. Mustapha and J. B. Neeka………….117

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

January 2014 – Vol. 4 No. 1

Contents

Editor’s Comment (415 downloads)

 

Articles

Remote Operations Implementation: A Tool for Improved HSE Management (300 downloads)

Francis Idachaba …………..1

Present Day Geothermal Regime in Parts of The Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria (392 downloads)

Chukwuemeka Frank R. Odumodu and Ayonma Wilfred Mode ……………7

A Study of Modeling and Optimization of Jatropha Oil Biodiesel Synthesis and Its Fuel Quality Characterization (222 downloads)

E. Betiku, O. O. Ojetunde, F.K. Onibon, O.E. Ayeni, S.S. Okunsolawo, and O. R. Omilakin …… 27

Investigation of Sucker Rod Pumping Wells Performance using Total Well Management Software (240 downloads)

Said Kamel Elsayed Salem ……..39

Improving Efficiency of Hydrocarbon Development and Production through Lean Concept (385 downloads)

Adetoun Mustapha, Ebenezer Ageh, Emeka Maduekwe and Bayo Ojulari …………49

Transesterification of Jatropha seeds oil by vegetative sponge-immobilized lipase of Alternaria sp. MGGP 06 for fatty acid methyl ester production under optimized conditions (217 downloads)

M. B. Osho, T. O. S. Popoola, S. O. Kareem and T. A. Arowolo…………56

Optimal Recovery of Condensate in Gas Condensate Reservoir Through Gas Cycling (245 downloads)

Nkemakolam. C. Izuwa, Boniface Obah and Dulu Appah…………71

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

July 2014 – Vol. 4 No.2

Contents

Editor’s Comment ........................................... 1 (358 downloads)

 

Articles

Effects of Polymer Addition on Pressure Drop and Interfacial Waves in Horizontal Oil-Water Flows (0 downloads)

Lawrence C. Edomwonyi-Otu and Panagiota Angeli …………. 5

Oilfield Scales Treatment And Managerial Measures In The Fight For Sustainable Production (333 downloads)

M.D. Garba and M.S. Sulaiman ……………19

Hydraulic Fracturing Technology and Shale Gas Production in Nigeria: Legal and Sustainability Assessment (356 downloads)

Damilola S. Olawuyi ………….38

Enzymatic Production of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester By Aspergillus Niger ATCC 1015 Lipase From Non-Edible Oil (0 downloads)

Michael Bamitale Osho, Adebukunola Mobolaji Omemu, Tope Popoola, Tolulope Adeleye … 51

Investigating the Effects of Contaminants on the performance of Oil Based Invert Emulsion Drilling Fluid (227 downloads)

Yomi Kumapayi, Kelani Bello, Olufemi Adekomaya, Joshua Dala, Ismail Mohammed,
Olalekan Olafuyi …………60

Reduction of Formation Damage and Fluid Loss using Nano-sized Silica Drilling Fluids (514 downloads)

Adel M. Salem Ragab, and Ahmed Noah ……….75

Seismic Evidences of Fluid Accumulation and Migration: Insights from the Deepwater Niger Delta (384 downloads)

Babangida Jibrin ………..89

Book Review

Geology of Nigeria’s Sedimentary Basins by C. S. Nwajide, PhD, FNMGS, FNAPE (250 downloads)

Reviewer: Dr. Layi Fatona ………100

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

January 2013 – Vol. 3 No. 1

Contents

Extraction and Characterization of Chrysophyllum albidum and Luffa cylindrica Seed Oils (421 downloads)

T. O. K. Audu, E. O. Aluyor, S. Egualeona, and S. S. Momoh

Numerical Study of EMAT Coil Structure Based on Finite Element Method (253 downloads)

Evans Chinemezu Ashigwuike, Wamadeva Balachandran, Sadiq Thomas, and Ruth Mackay

Modelling the Effect of Solids in Hydrocarbon Reservoir Rocks Using the Mineral-mixing Alternative (356 downloads)

Aaron E. Auduson

Nigerian Local Content Act: The Role of the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun in Human Capital Development (215 downloads)

Momoh, Hadiza Tijjani Sule (Mrs)

Application of Linear Regression Technique on Corrosion Data from Nyokuru Gas Pipelines: A Predictive Approach in Gas Flow Optimization (296 downloads)

Jacob Biragbara Neeka

Quantitative Evidence of Secondary Mechanisms of Overpressure Generation: Insights From Parts of Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria (409 downloads)

K.K. Nwozor, M.L. Omudu, B.M. Ozumba, C.J. Egbuachor, A.G. Onwuemesi, and O.L. Anike…..

Review of Petroleum Refinery Acid Catalyzed Alkylation Processes: A Message to Nigerian Refineries (204 downloads)

Nkemakolam. C. Izuwa, Boniface Obah and Dulu Appah…………71

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

July 2013 – Vol. 3 No.2

Contents

Masthead...............................................................................i (267 downloads)
Guidelines for Authors……………………........….………….................ii (241 downloads)
Editor’s Comment....................................................................v (290 downloads)

Articles

Integrated AVO and Rock-physical Analyses Calibrated on the Triassic Volpriehausen Formation, Southern North Sea (520 downloads)

Aaron E. Auduson……………………………………1

Investigation of Inflow Performance Relationship in Gas Reservoirs for Vertical and Horizontal Wells (0 downloads)

Adel M. Salem Ragab and Shedid A. Shedid……………………17

Preliminary Integrated Hydrocarbon Prospectivity Evaluation of the Bida Basin in North Central Nigeria (511 downloads)

N. G. Obaje, D. O. Balogu, A. Idris-Nda, I. A. Goro, S. I. Ibrahim, M. K. Musa,
S. H. Dantata, I. Yusuf, N. Mamud-Dadi, and I. A. Kolo……………………………..36

The Sokoto Basin of Northwestern Nigeria: A Preliminary Assessment of the Hydrocarbon Prospectivity (253 downloads)

N. G. Obaje, M. Aduku , and I. Yusuf………………………………66

Ferric Alum Production from Brown Kankara Kaolin Clay (259 downloads)

L. C. Edomwonyi-Otu and A.S. Adenowo, B.O. Aderemi ………………… 81

Project-Affected Communities/Landowners and the Distribution of Benefits in Shale Gas Development: United States’ Regime to the Rescue? (249 downloads)

Ondotimi Songi …………………….88

F-K Filter and Ground Roll Suppression in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria Chibuogwu L. Eze (0 downloads)

…………………………. 102

Environmental Rights (?) and Development in The Niger Delta: Incongruent Life Partners Or Reconcilable Adversaries? (199 downloads)

Sunday Bontur Lugard ……………….108

Review of The Global Oil and Gas Industry: A Concise Journey From Ancient Time to Modern World (234 downloads)

Aminu Hassan……………………………..123

Petroleum Technology Development Journal (ISSN 1595-9104)

An International Journal

January 2012 – Vol. 2 No. 1

The Role of Science and Technology in National Development: The Miracle of Malaysia and the Future for Nigeria (291 downloads)

Emmanuel O. Egbogah

Evaluation of Rheological and Other Physical Properties of Bentonitic Clays from Fika Formation in Parts of North-Eastern Nigeria (216 downloads)

B. B. M. Dewu, M. O. A. Oladipo, I. I. Funtua, S. A. Arabi, I. A. Mohammed-Dabo and A. A. Muhammad

Liquid Biofuels as Alternative Transport Fuels in Nigeria (283 downloads)

B. K. Highina, I. M. Bugaje and B. Umar

Simulation of Tubular Buckling and Its Effect on Hole Tortuosity (254 downloads)

A. Dosunmu, F. Ogbodo and J.O. Ogunrinde

National Curricula and Training Needs of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry (241 downloads)

Sheidi Haruna Maihankuri

Studies on the Mineral and Chemical Characteristics of Pindiga Bentonitic Clay (228 downloads)

A. S. Ahmed, N. Salahudeen, C. S. Ajinomoh, H. Hamza and A. Ohikere

Notes and Comments

Research Development and Publications: Tools for Technological Development in a Developing Economy (256 downloads)

Godwin A. Chukwu

Potentials of Bioenergy and Biofuels Technology Development in Nigeria (248 downloads)

T. O. K. Audu and E. O. Aluyor

Secondary Treatment of Produced Water from an Oilfield in Niger Delta Using Phytoremediation Technique (234 downloads)

Kingdom K. Dune and Fabian E. Ezeilo

Oil Spill Control and Management (302 downloads)

Sylvester A. Egwu

Petroleum Technology Development Journal (ISSN 1595-9104)

An International Journal

July 2012 – Vol. 2 No.2

Technical and Economical Optimization of the Performance of Sucker Rod Pumping System (211 downloads)

Shedid A. Shedid

Temperatures and Geothermal Gradient Fields in the Calabar Flank and Parts of The Niger Delta, Nigeria (229 downloads)

Chukwuemeka Frank Odumodu

Gas Industry as a Reliable Bed for Investment – The Iran Experience (243 downloads)

Hedayat Omidvar

Optimal Well Utilization under Uncertainty for Naturally Depleted and Water-flooded Reservoirs (248 downloads)

Oyinkepreye D. Orodu, E. Ikpang and F. A. Makinde

Surface Area Enhancement of Pindiga Bentonitic Clay for Usage as Catalyst Support (266 downloads)

N. Salahudeen, A. S. Ahmed, C. S. Ajinomoh and H. Hamza

A Relationship between Diagenetic Clay Minerals and Pore Pressures in an Onshore Niger Delta Field (322 downloads)

K.K. Nwozor, M.L. Omudu, B. M. Ozumba, C.J. Egbuachor, and B.I. Odoh

Simplified Models for Forecasting Oil Production: Niger Delta Oil Rim Reservoirs Case (280 downloads)

Boniface Obah, Aniefiok Livinus and Chima M. Ezugwu

The Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill 2012: Some Observations and Suggestions (224 downloads)

Momodu Kassim-Momodu and Cornelius S. Nwajide

Petroleum Technology Development Journal (ISSN 1595-9104)

An International Journal

January 2011 – Vol. 1

Managed Pressure Drilling with Automatic Choke Control in Low Pressure Reservoir (388 downloads)

A. Dosunmu, U.C. Ndedigwe and J. O. Ogunrinde

Development and Management of Marginal Oil Field in the Niger Delta Basin: Opportunities and Challenges (264 downloads)

U. S. Offia

Issues in Geosciences Education in Nigeria (238 downloads)

M. O. Onyekonwu

Nigerian Gas Transmission Tariff Framework Study (283 downloads)

Augustine Chilaka and Mike Onyekonwu

Optimum Hydrolysis-Fermentation Parameters for the Production of Bioethanol from the Nigerian Stem Juice of Sweet Sorghum (206 downloads)

I. A. Mohammed-Dabo and I. G. Mohammed

Stratigraphic Evolution and Petroleum Potential of Middle Cretaceous Sediments in the Lower and Middle Benue Trough, Nigeria: Insights from New Source Rock Facies Evaluation. (312 downloads)

Samuel O. Akande, Sven O. Egenhoff, Nuhu G. Obaje, Olusola J. Ojo, Olabisi A. Adekeye, and Bernd D. Erdtmannd

Requirements of ISO 9000 (Quality Management System) for Oil and Gas Industry (0 downloads)

Nwaoma Olujie

Predictive Models on Corrosion Front Determination in an Abandoned High Pressure Gas Treatment Plant in the Niger-Delta, Nigeria (0 downloads)

B. Neeka Jacob and C. Innocent Osi

Notes and Comments

Real Options Analysis as A Decision Tool In Oil and Gas Field Development (244 downloads)

Udo Chris Ogbonna

The Journey of Petroleum Technology Development Journal (224 downloads)

Momodu Kassim-Momodu, FCIPD

Petroleum Training Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 July 2009

Special Issue on Nigeria Content Development

Development of the Nigerian Content in the Oil and Gas Industry (225 downloads)

T. O. K. Audu

Nigerian Content Development: The Petroleum Technology Development Fund Initiatives (227 downloads)

Kabir A. Mohammed

Harnessing the Potentials of Talented Nigerians for Sustained Technological Development (HAPTAN) in the Oil and Gas Industry (205 downloads)

C. N. Nwaebiem

Technological Development in the Nigerian Oil Industry: Issues on Local Content (220 downloads)

Ronnie Ramlogan, Simon Shackley and Ebinimi Tebepah

Nigeria LNG Commitment to the Development of Nigerian Technological Capacity (300 downloads)

Emeka Agbayi and Elkanah Chawai

Local Content Development Policy and Entrepreneurship in The Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector (0 downloads)

Dr. Ben U. Omojimite

Nigerian Content Development as a Competitive Advantage: The Chevron Success Story (250 downloads)

‘Waleola Adeyemo

CASE STUDY
An Appraisal of Locally Processed Barite for Use as Weighing Material for Oil and Gas Well Drilling In Nigeria (283 downloads)
F. M. Ayim and E. Enoch

Notes and Comments

Software Development Training and Nigerian Content Development (265 downloads)

J. A. Ajienka, and S. S. Ikiensikimama

Petroleum Training Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 January 2009

Deployment of Sensors, Actuators and Nanotechnologies for Effective HSE Monitoring in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector (211 downloads)

O. Ibidapo-Obe

Knowledge Management in Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry: Theoretical Frameworks, Practical Challenges and Opportunities (338 downloads)

Musa Rabiu

A Comparison of the Geochemical Attributes of Nigerian and North Sea Oils Selegha Abrakasa Effects of Fiscal Terms and Contractual Agreements on Government Take in Nigerian Oil Industry (216 downloads)

O. S. Isehunwa, O. Olamigoke and A. A. Makinde

Emerging Trends in Offshore Exploitation of Oil and Gas: Implications for Training in Nigeria (0 downloads)

Michael Adedokun Adegbite

Potentials of Using Nigerian Vegetable Oils for Biodiesel Production (239 downloads)

C. C. Opara and E. I. Obot

Modification of Drilling Fluid pH with Local Nigerian Additives (252 downloads)

O. M. Okorie