Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology

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• Published Subscription Review Article 23 Jun 2026

  Managed Pressure Drilling for Improved Well Control: A Cross-Case Comparative Study (2015–2025)

  By Jagroop Singh Yadav, Harsh Vardhan

  Abstract: Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) has matured over the past decade from a specialist technique applied to challenging wells into a mainstream drilling capability spanning ultra-HPHT exploration, deepwater development, unconventional tight-gas multi-well campaigns, and naturally fractured sour-gas reservoirs. Despite this maturation, the operational question of which MPD variant should be applied to a given well has been addressed in the literature case-by-case rather than through structured comparative synthesis. This paper presents …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 07–12 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 23 Jun 2026

  Rheological Studies of a Cross-Linked Polymer Gel System

  By Baisali Sengupta

  Abstract: The petroleum accumulations are found associated with water and it is rarely obtained without accompanying water production. Water production is a major technical, environmental, and economic challenge associated with oil and gas extraction. Rheological findings are of fundamental importance for the development, manufacture and processing of innumerable products. Polymeric gels exhibit a wide range of rheological properties and they are stable both mechanically and thermally in most cases thus are …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 13–26 Read article →

• Published Subscription Review Article 15 Jun 2026

  Artificial Intelligence and Edge Computing in Oil and Gas: Applications, Architectures, and Operational Realities

  By Mohammed Hazique Shaikh

  Abstract: Artificial intelligence has arrived in oil and gas, and unlike some previous waves of digital enthusiasm in the sector, this one is sticking. Saudi Aramco analyses approximately 10 billion data point every day and reported USD 4 billion in technology-driven operational gains in 2024. ExxonMobil uses AI to increase shale well output by more than 5 percent. Shell has deployed machine learning across more than 10,000 assets using C3.ai to …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 01–06 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 4 May 2026

  Some Plant Extracts Potential in Cleaning Soil Environment Contaminated with Petroleum Hydrocarbon

  By Ukpaka Chukwuemeka Peter, Okwu Kingsley

  Abstract: This research considered the trend of some agro-based plant extracts obtained from paw paw, mango and aloe-vera leaves for the purpose of treatment of a contaminated soil environment. The potential of each agro-based plant extract was tested with respect to its ability in the area of petroleum hydrocarbon clean-up in soil environment. The impact of the variation on the pH on each of the bioreactor set-up was monitored and the …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 27–39 Read article →

• Published Open access Original Research 27 Mar 2026

  The Effect of Dynamics and Mass Transfer Limitation on the Kinetic Growth Rate of Methane Gas Hydrates

  By Alamezie Chinedu*

  Abstract: Hydrate management aims to prevent impediments to fluid flow in pipes caused by hydrate deposition. To achieve this goal effectively, a comprehensive understanding of the thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrate formation is essential for predicting their equilibrium conditions, quantifying the amount of deposition, and estimating the associated risk. Hydrate growth studies are a relatively new field, and independent laboratory experiments have shown that hydrate growth is controlled by heat transfer, …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 76–84 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 28 Feb 2026

  Physicochemical Analysis of Oil Extracted from Raphia Sudanica Fruit Sold in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, North Central Nigeria

  By Babatunde M.O., Mathew Olaleke Aremu, Jude C. Onwuka, Solomon J. Anzene, Tawakalitu L., Isaac Jato

  Abstract: Raphia sudanica, commonly called Raphia hookeri or bamboo palm fruit, is one of the most valuable species among known palm fruits found in Nigeria and is widespread in major parts of West Africa. In this study, oils extracted and analyzed from Raphia sudanica fruits (pulp and seed) revealed the respective physicochemical values; acid value (5.56, 6.10 mgKOH/g), peroxide value (2.44, 5.82 Meq/kg), iodine value (41.30, 68.10 gI₂/100 g), saponification value …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 67–75 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 21 Feb 2026

  Non-Destructive Examination Protocols in API 650 for Welded Storage Tank Fabrication: A Comprehensive Review

  By Kamal Dhandha, Hemant Suthar, Dnyaneshwar Kharpude

  Abstract: The storage tanks play vital roles in industrial sectors, including oil and gas, manufacturing, and chemical processing by enabling safe containment of liquids and gases during key operations like production, treatment, refining, transport/distribution, and inventory control. API 650 standard is a worldwide recognized specification that covers the design and manufacturing criteria for large, welded steel storage tanks. API 650 ensures that tanks are built to withstand internal pressures and environmental …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–60 Read article →

• Published Subscription Original Research 19 Feb 2026

  Petroleum Engineering’s Future in a Changing Energy Environment

  By Hans V. Basil

  Abstract: Concerns about climate change, rapid technological advancement, and the expanding deployment of renewable energy sources are driving a profound transformation in the global energy sector. Within this evolving landscape, petroleum engineering remains a critical discipline, ensuring a reliable and efficient energy supply while adapting to increasingly stringent sustainability expectations. This article examines the future trajectory of petroleum engineering by analyzing how digitalization, advanced reservoir characterization, and enhanced oil recovery techniques …

  Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 61–66 Read article →

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