Articles

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

 July 2023 Vol. 13 No. 2

Contents

Cover Page................................................................... 1 (86 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (77 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (92 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (67 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (72 downloads)

 Articles

Optimized Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil Using Poultry Droppings Catalyst: A Comparison of RSM and Ann (118 downloads)

Kessington Obahiagbon and David Ohimai Ahonkhai

Effect of Catalyst Modification on Biodiesel Production from Waste Vegetable Oil (135 downloads)

P. A. Monday and E. T. Akhihiero

Artificial Neural Networks for Modelling Biodiesel Production from Sesame Seed Oil Using Doped Heterogeneous Catalyst Prepared from Periwinkle Shell (69 downloads)

Ugochukwu Jonathan Anene, Kessington Obahiagbon and Andrew Nosakhare Amenaghawon

Oil Price Shocks and Inflation Dynamics in Nigeria: Symmetry and Asymmetry Approach (89 downloads)

Ali Baba Usman, Suleiman Sa’ad and Abdulrashid Zubairu

Impact of Structural Dynamics on Hydrocarbon Retention of The Deposits in The Enugu Axis of The Cretaceous Anambra Basin (131 downloads)

Livinus Nosike

Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Risk Management in the Oil and Gas Sector: Challenges, Precautions, and Implications (133 downloads)

Faith Mmesomachukwu Kelechi

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

 January 2023 Vol. 13 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page................................................................... 1 (112 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (87 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (100 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (87 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (99 downloads)

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ECONOMIC VIABILITY RE-ESTIMATION OF HYDROCARBON RESERVE OF EMAKPE-FIELD, NORTHERN DEPOBELT, ONSHORE NIGER DELTA SEDIMENTARY BASIN, NIGERIA (117 downloads)

Auduson, A. E. and Ayinde M. A

EVALUATION OF SUSTAINABLE LOCAL CONTENT POLICY AND HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA’S OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: CASE FOR PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND (104 downloads)

Neeka B. Jacob, Favour C. Adaure-Prince, Ramatu Isa Kaita, Zainab S. Ndanusa and Muktar Abdulkadir

REVIEW OF THE EFFECT OF CHARCOAL COMBUSTION ON HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (113 downloads)

Ibrahim Aliyu Garba

ON THE ISSUE OF THE RESTART TIME OF A CORE ANNULAR FLOW OIL PIPELINE AFTER SHUT-DOWN OPERATIONS (92 downloads)

Aniefiok Livinus

A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE INDEPENDENT STATUS OF REGULATORY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA’S PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021 (108 downloads)

Dr. Terhemen Andzenge

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2022 Vol. 12 No. 2

Contents

Cover Page................................................................... 1 (95 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (96 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (83 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (107 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (93 downloads)

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HYDROCARBON EXPLORATION PHASE AND THE NIGERIAN PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021 (101 downloads)

C. S. Nwajide and B. M. Ozumba

CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS OF THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (96 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 (88 downloads)

Paul A. Akporowho

THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ACT 2021 AND SDGs: PROSPECTS FOR A GREENER PETROLRUM INDUSTRY IN POST-COVID NIGERIA (73 downloads)

Onome Lisa Ejenavi

MULTI-SENSOR LOGGING AND CONDUCTIVITY SCANNING LABORATORY MEASUREMENTS: ANALYSIS OF SPATIAL VARIABILITY IN PETROPHYSICAL PROPERTIES (86 downloads)

Aaron Auduson, Aaron Girard, and Amir Shafizadeh

NUCLEAR ENERGY: THE BEST ENERGY MIX FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH OF NIGERIA (76 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 (87 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 (169 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (161 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (131 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (173 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (145 downloads)

 Articles

APPLICATION OF AGRO–WASTE MATERIALS FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF WATER–BASED DRILLING FLUID (160 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 (132 downloads)

Toyin Olabisi Odutola

INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF SHORT BURDEN AND SPACING ON BLASTING OUTPUT IN ZEBERCED QUARRY, ABUJA, NIGERIA (115 downloads)

M. B. Saka and S. O. Ayoola

HYDROCARBON PROSPECTIVITY EVALUATION OF ‘HONYX’ FIELD, NIGER DELTA (143 downloads)

Abe Sunday James and Adegoke Hezekiah Blessing

EFFECTS OF SHALE/MUD SALINITY RATIOS AND DEPTH ON CHEMICAL STRESS IN WELLBORE INSTABILITY MANAGEMENT (136 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 (126 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

Contents

Cover Page................................................................... 1 (200 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (194 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (168 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (197 downloads)

 Articles

APPLICATION OF AGRO–WASTE MATERIALS FOR IMPROVED PERFORMANCE OF WATER–BASED DRILLING FLUID (160 downloads)

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

Distributed Renewable Energy: A Tool for Energy Access in Nigeria (189 downloads)

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

Application of Agro–Waste Materials for Improved Performance of Water–Based Drilling Fluid (157 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. (184 downloads)

Tahir Mohammed

Well Stimulation – An Overview (293 downloads)

Faith Mmesomachukwu Kelechi

Determination of Optimum Concentration of Surfactant Flooding for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) For Light Oil (154 downloads)

Iyelobu, Etsoghena Desmond and Ebong, Erete Thelma

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

Contents

Guidelines for Authors .................................................. 1 (201 downloads)

 Articles

PETROLEUM-INDUSTRY-ACT-2021-OFFICIAL-GAZETTE-VERSION (234 downloads)

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

Petroleum Industry Act Edition General Invitation (193 downloads)

Professor Momodu Kassim-Momodu. Editor, PTDJ

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

January 2021 Vol. 11 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page.......................................................... 1 (247 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (223 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (224 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (238 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (183 downloads)

 Articles

Removal of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from Spiked Aqueous Solutions and Synthetic Petroleum Refinery Wastewater Using Organo-bentonite (Part 1) (282 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) (250 downloads)

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

Geothermal Energy Reservoir Characterization; Case Study of Bunter Reservoirs, Zuid Holland, Netherlands (256 downloads)

A. E. Auduson and O. B. Ogunjimi

Performance Evaluation and Analysis of Operating Margin of Emission Factor of Ibom Power Plant (216 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 (200 downloads)

Jika Hilary Terkula and Onuoha Kalu Mosto

Investigation of Oil Shale Response Using Terahertz-Time Domain Spectroscopy (225 downloads)

Moses Eshovo Ojo, Patrick Mounaix, and Damien Bigourd

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

January 2020 Vol. 10 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page.......................................................... 1 (207 downloads) Masthead................................................................... 2 (387 downloads) Guidelines for Authors................................................... 3 (236 downloads) Content Page............................................................... 4 (248 downloads) Summary of Content....................................... 5 (202 downloads)

 Articles

An Analysis of Flow Measuring Mechanisms to Arbitrate Losses in Bends and Fittings for Analogous Operations (273 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 (278 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 (219 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 (439 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 (301 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 (231 downloads)

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

July 2020 Vol. 10 No. 2

Contents

Cover Page.......................................................... 1 (205 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (200 downloads) Guideline for Authors........................................................3 (201 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (195 downloads) Summary of Content..........................................................5 (190 downloads)

 Articles

Covid-19 As A Catalyst for Change in The Petroleum Industry and The Dispute Resolution Process (169 downloads)

Momodu Kassim-Momodu and Cornelius Sunny Nwajide

Geothermal Energy Reservoirs Mapping with 3D Seismic Volume: An Example from a Southern Region, Netherlands (176 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 (177 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 (167 downloads)

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

Forecasting Oil Production Rates for Oil Wells Using Decline Curve Analysis and Polynomial Regression Model (188 downloads)

Wilfred Chinedu Okologume and Rotimi Omonusi

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

July 2019 Vol. 9 No. 2

Contents

Cover Page...........................................................1 (159 downloads) Masthead................................................................................2 (332 downloads) Guidelines for Authors..............................................................3 (340 downloads) Content Page.......................................................................4 (434 downloads) Summary of Content............................................5 (285 downloads)

 Articles

E-Gibaly et al. Maximization of the Run Life of Electrical Submersible Pump (357 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 (412 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 (434 downloads)

Anthony J. C. Madu and Adedeji Awujoola

Reservoir Navigation in Njaba Field: Challenges, Procedure and Results. (272 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 (266 downloads)

Dr. Florence U Masajuwa and Dr. Simon Imoisi

Optimizing Gas Production Strategy in Offshore Niger Delta Gas Condensate Field Using Dynamic Simulation Model (296 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 (382 downloads)

Sarah A. Akintola and E. B. Atere

Gas Hydrate Formation Promoted by Additives for Gas Storage Application: A Review (239 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 (163 downloads) Masthead.............................................................2 (276 downloads) Guidelines for Authors...................................3 (245 downloads) Content Page.....................................................4 (300 downloads) Summary of Content................................................................5 (345 downloads)

Articles

Optimization of Kartoatmodjo and Schmidt Oil Formation Volume Factor Correlation with Particle Swamp Optimization Algorithm (286 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 (315 downloads)

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

Particle Swamp Optimization of Reservoir and Well Parameters Using Drawdown Test (282 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 (356 downloads)

Oluwatoyin O. Akinsete and Daniel G. Adeyinka

Effects of Gasoline on Haematological Parameters of Gasoline Station Workers in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria (395 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 (302 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

Contents

Cover Page.....................................................................................1 (319 downloads) Masthead........................................................................................2 (285 downloads) Guidelines for Authors..............................................................3 (253 downloads) Content Page.................................................................................4 (303 downloads) Summary of Content..................................................................5 (466 downloads)

Articles

Acid Pre-Treatment and Enzymatic Saccharification of Sorghum Stalk for Cellulosic Ethanol Production (525 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 (285 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 (438 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 (630 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 (354 downloads)

Ahmed H. Ramadan and Shedid A. Shedid

A Simplified Model to Perform Nodal Analysis for Oil Wells: A Novel Prediction Method (367 downloads)

Rotimi Omonusi and Wilfred C. Okologume

Effects of Source, Receiver and Offset Parameters in 3D Seismic Data Quality In the Niger Delta (267 downloads)

Ernest I. Ukut, and C. L.Eze

 

PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL

An International Journal

January 2018 Vol. 8 No. 1

Contents

Cover Page.....................................................................1 (397 downloads) Masthead.......................................................................2 (363 downloads) Guidelines for Authors.....................................................3 (349 downloads) Content Page................................................................4 (371 downloads) Summary of Content.......................................................5 (446 downloads)

Articles

Synthesis and Characterization of Organo-bentonites for possible Use in the Removal of PAHs from Petrochemical Industries Wastewater Effluents (361 downloads)

L. Abdullahi and Professor A.A. Audu

Optimization of Transesterification of Castor Oil through Response Surface Methodology (547 downloads)

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

Modeling of Biodiesel Reaction (402 downloads)

Professor Emeritus T O K Audu

Thermal Transient Analysis to Locate Hydrate Growth and Deposition in Natural Gas and Gas-Condensate Vertical Wells (315 downloads)

Oluwatoyin Akinsete, Kessiena Arhata And Sunday Isehunwa

Performance Evaluation of a Solar Photo-Voltaic Pilot Biodiesel Plant (460 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 (659 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 (503 downloads)

Lawrence Idahosa, Etim Uko, and Chigozie Israel-Cookey

Application of Data-Driven Self-Optimizing Control to Reservoir Production Optimization (504 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 (359 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 (412 downloads) Masthead..............................................................................................2 (398 downloads) Guidelines for Authors.......................................................................3 (371 downloads) Content Page.....................................................................................4 (384 downloads) Summary of Content.......................................................................5 (543 downloads)

Articles

Kinetic Studies of Esterification of Rubber Seed Oil with Homogeneous Acid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production (412 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 (586 downloads)

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

Hydro-Cyclone De-oiler Enhancement for Produced Water Treatment (407 downloads)

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

Automatic First Break Picking from Pre-stack Seismic Section – Application in Sufyan Oil Field, Sudan (358 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 (416 downloads)

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

Correlations for Predicting Vapour – Solid Equilibrium Constants (326 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 (503 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 (405 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 (481 downloads)

 

Articles

Rock Physics Analysis and Templates for an Unconsolidated Sand Reservoir in Aka Field Offshore Niger Delta (535 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 (293 downloads)

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

Development of Plantain Fibres for Application in Design of Oil and Gas Product Systems (359 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 (724 downloads)

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

Characterization of Identified Niger Delta Waxy Crudes (429 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 (429 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 (359 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 (438 downloads)

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

Optimal Selection of Mud Type for Solving Drilling Problems of Carbonate Reservoirs (349 downloads)

Shedid A. Shedid ……………….. 124

Geological And Volumetric Risks Analysis Of Hydrocarbon Reservoirs In ‘‘Mgt’’ Field, Deep Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria (416 downloads)

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

January 2016 – Vol. 6 No.1

Contents

Editor’s Comment ........................................................................1 (527 downloads)

 

Articles

Sand Production and Its Control in Oil and Gas Wells: A Case Study of Egypt Nile Delta Oilfields (391 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 (322 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 (421 downloads)

A. J. C. Madu …………………51

Iron Removal from Local Bentonitic Clay and Its Effect on Clay Rheology (1743 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 (395 downloads)

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

National Participation in Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: Prospects and Challenges (338 downloads)

C. J. S. Azoro ………………91

Petroleum Technology Development Journal

An International Journal

July 2016 – Vol. 6 No.2

Contents

Editor’s Comment ............................................... 1 (497 downloads)

 

Articles

Development of Seismic Survey Technology in Nigeria Oil Industry and the Volume of Seismic Acquisition 1997 – 2014 (344 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 (344 downloads)

C. L. Eze and J. I. Okeke ………. 16

A New Demulsifier Formulation for Crude Oil Emulsions Treatment (333 downloads)

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

Electrical Properties Correlations for The Niger Delta Depobelts (462 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 (445 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 (518 downloads)

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

Fast Pyrolysis of Nigeria Danta Hardwood (Nesogordonia papaverifera.) and Obeche Softwood (Triplochiton scleroxylon) Sawdust (423 downloads)

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

Aje Field and Petroleum Discovery in Lagos State Nigeria (386 downloads)

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

Notes and Comments

Dioxins in the Environment: A Critical Review (298 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 (438 downloads)

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

Characterization Number (CN): Field Applications and Analytical Evaluation of Reservoir Characterization Techniques (344 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 (249 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 (283 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 (616 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 (425 downloads)

 

Articles

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 (296 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 (319 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 (305 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 (299 downloads)

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

Parametric Study on The Behavior of a Naturally Fractured Reservoir (349 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 (351 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 (465 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 (490 downloads)

 

Articles

Remote Operations Implementation: A Tool for Improved HSE Management (354 downloads)

Francis Idachaba …………..1

Present Day Geothermal Regime in Parts of The Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria (442 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 (276 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 (296 downloads)

Said Kamel Elsayed Salem ……..39

Improving Efficiency of Hydrocarbon Development and Production through Lean Concept (437 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 (268 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 (304 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 (444 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 (391 downloads)

M.D. Garba and M.S. Sulaiman ……………19

Hydraulic Fracturing Technology and Shale Gas Production in Nigeria: Legal and Sustainability Assessment (418 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 (282 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 (676 downloads)

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

Seismic Evidences of Fluid Accumulation and Migration: Insights from the Deepwater Niger Delta (437 downloads)

Babangida Jibrin ………..89

Book Review

Geology of Nigeria’s Sedimentary Basins by C. S. Nwajide, PhD, FNMGS, FNAPE (320 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 (480 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 (318 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 (411 downloads)

Aaron E. Auduson

Nigerian Local Content Act: The Role of the Petroleum Training Institute, Effurun in Human Capital Development (270 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 (357 downloads)

Jacob Biragbara Neeka

Quantitative Evidence of Secondary Mechanisms of Overpressure Generation: Insights From Parts of Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria (553 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 (267 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 (336 downloads)
Guidelines for Authors……………………........….………….................ii (308 downloads)
Editor’s Comment....................................................................v (370 downloads)

Articles

Integrated AVO and Rock-physical Analyses Calibrated on the Triassic Volpriehausen Formation, Southern North Sea (567 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 (552 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 (314 downloads)

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

Ferric Alum Production from Brown Kankara Kaolin Clay (324 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? (304 downloads)

Ondotimi Songi …………………….88

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

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Environmental Rights (?) and Development in The Niger Delta: Incongruent Life Partners Or Reconcilable Adversaries? (254 downloads)

Sunday Bontur Lugard ……………….108

Review of The Global Oil and Gas Industry: A Concise Journey From Ancient Time to Modern World (289 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 (343 downloads)

Emmanuel O. Egbogah

Evaluation of Rheological and Other Physical Properties of Bentonitic Clays from Fika Formation in Parts of North-Eastern Nigeria (270 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 (354 downloads)

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

Simulation of Tubular Buckling and Its Effect on Hole Tortuosity (314 downloads)

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

National Curricula and Training Needs of the Nigerian Petroleum Industry (313 downloads)

Sheidi Haruna Maihankuri

Studies on the Mineral and Chemical Characteristics of Pindiga Bentonitic Clay (303 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 (310 downloads)

Godwin A. Chukwu

Potentials of Bioenergy and Biofuels Technology Development in Nigeria (314 downloads)

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

Secondary Treatment of Produced Water from an Oilfield in Niger Delta Using Phytoremediation Technique (286 downloads)

Kingdom K. Dune and Fabian E. Ezeilo

Oil Spill Control and Management (373 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 (259 downloads)

Shedid A. Shedid

Temperatures and Geothermal Gradient Fields in the Calabar Flank and Parts of The Niger Delta, Nigeria (282 downloads)

Chukwuemeka Frank Odumodu

Gas Industry as a Reliable Bed for Investment – The Iran Experience (310 downloads)

Hedayat Omidvar

Optimal Well Utilization under Uncertainty for Naturally Depleted and Water-flooded Reservoirs (302 downloads)

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

Surface Area Enhancement of Pindiga Bentonitic Clay for Usage as Catalyst Support (338 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 (389 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 (340 downloads)

Boniface Obah, Aniefiok Livinus and Chima M. Ezugwu

The Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill 2012: Some Observations and Suggestions (276 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 (457 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 (320 downloads)

U. S. Offia

Issues in Geosciences Education in Nigeria (312 downloads)

M. O. Onyekonwu

Nigerian Gas Transmission Tariff Framework Study (341 downloads)

Augustine Chilaka and Mike Onyekonwu

Optimum Hydrolysis-Fermentation Parameters for the Production of Bioethanol from the Nigerian Stem Juice of Sweet Sorghum (293 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. (367 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 (309 downloads)

Udo Chris Ogbonna

The Journey of Petroleum Technology Development Journal (293 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 (298 downloads)

T. O. K. Audu

Nigerian Content Development: The Petroleum Technology Development Fund Initiatives (291 downloads)

Kabir A. Mohammed

Harnessing the Potentials of Talented Nigerians for Sustained Technological Development (HAPTAN) in the Oil and Gas Industry (258 downloads)

C. N. Nwaebiem

Technological Development in the Nigerian Oil Industry: Issues on Local Content (295 downloads)

Ronnie Ramlogan, Simon Shackley and Ebinimi Tebepah

Nigeria LNG Commitment to the Development of Nigerian Technological Capacity (361 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 (319 downloads)

‘Waleola Adeyemo

CASE STUDY
An Appraisal of Locally Processed Barite for Use as Weighing Material for Oil and Gas Well Drilling In Nigeria (341 downloads)
F. M. Ayim and E. Enoch

Notes and Comments

Software Development Training and Nigerian Content Development (324 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 (257 downloads)

O. Ibidapo-Obe

Knowledge Management in Nigeria Oil and Gas Industry: Theoretical Frameworks, Practical Challenges and Opportunities (392 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 (282 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 (300 downloads)

C. C. Opara and E. I. Obot

Modification of Drilling Fluid pH with Local Nigerian Additives (306 downloads)

O. M. Okorie