IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/zib/zbngwk/v7y2023i2p146-156.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

The Evolution Of Oilfield Testing: Integrating Sustainability Into Operations Management

Author

Listed:
  • Chibuike Daraojimba

    (University of Pretoria, South Africa)

  • Kelechi Anthony Ofonagoro

    (Kelanth Energy Solutions Limited, Nigeria)

  • Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba

    (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)

  • Adeyinka Alex Banso

    (J-Cos Consult Ltd, Nigeria)

  • Blessed Afeyokalo Egbokhaebho

    (Independent Researcher, UK)

  • Olawe Alaba Tula

    (NLNG Bonny Island, Rivers State, Nigeria)

  • Sodrudeen Abolore Ayodeji

    (Matrix Energy Limited, Lagos, Nigeria)

Abstract

The evolution of oilfield testing has been marked by significant technological advancements, reshaping the landscape of the energy sector. This review delves into the transformative journey, emphasizing the criticality of integrating sustainable practices and technologies. Historically, the industry relied heavily on conventional methods, often associated with substantial environmental repercussions. However, the contemporary era, characterized by a global push for sustainability, has witnessed a shift. Advanced sensors, real-time analytics, and state-of-the-art software have revolutionized oilfield testing, enhancing efficiency while minimizing ecological footprints. As the narrative unfolds, it underscores the sector’s challenges, from technical and economic barriers to intricate social dynamics like workforce adaptation and stakeholder expectations. Yet, amidst these challenges lie opportunities. Collaborative efforts with environmental agencies, robust investments in research and development, and a focus on workforce training emerge as pivotal strategies. The review culminates with a forward-looking perspective, highlighting the potential benefits of sustainable practices on the environment, economy, and society, and issues a clarion call for unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainable methodologies in the oil and gas domain.

Suggested Citation

  • Chibuike Daraojimba & Kelechi Anthony Ofonagoro & Joachim Osheyor Gidiagba & Adeyinka Alex Banso & Blessed Afeyokalo Egbokhaebho & Olawe Alaba Tula & Sodrudeen Abolore Ayodeji, 2023. "The Evolution Of Oilfield Testing: Integrating Sustainability Into Operations Management," Engineering Heritage Journal (GWK), Zibeline International Publishing, vol. 7(2), pages 146-156, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:zib:zbngwk:v:7:y:2023:i:2:p:146-156
    DOI: 10.26480/gwk.02.2023.146.156
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://enggheritage.com/archives/2gwk2023/2gwk2023-146-156.pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.26480/gwk.02.2023.146.156?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:zib:zbngwk:v:7:y:2023:i:2:p:146-156. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    We have no bibliographic references for this item. You can help adding them by using this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Zibeline International Publishing The email address of this maintainer does not seem to be valid anymore. Please ask Zibeline International Publishing to update the entry or send us the correct address (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://enggheritage.com/ .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.