Chemical Engineering Oil Recovery from Sludge Sohar Refinery
Q1: The oil and gas companies in the sultanate of Oman continued to play a major role in the country’s economy thereby facilitates foreign direct investment and private-sector participation in the energy sector. Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and Oman Qaboos Company (OQ), the nation’s biggest oil and gas producers, have been playing a significant role in bridging the gap between industry and academia. Oman Qaboos Company operates in 13 countries covering the entire value chain from exploration and production to marketing and distribution of end products.
The fuels and chemicals are sold in over 60 countries worldwide, making OQ pioneers in the energy sector. Emerging Technologies are those technical advancement that represent progressive innovations arise from converging technologies, new knowledge or the innovative application of existing knowledge.
In this context, discuss the emerging technologies available/applied in the enhanced recovery of oil from produced water discharged from petroleum refineries along with the oil and gas phase. Select any one oil industry from the sultanate of Oman as a case study. By referring at least 6 journals / magazines/ articles/ books and prepare a report (3000 words) covering the following;