IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology (IJEMT )

E-ISSN 2504-8848
P-ISSN 2695-2149
VOL. 10 NO. 11 2024
DOI: 10.56201/ijemt.v10.no11.2024.pg185.196

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Impact of Natural Surfactants from Vernonia Amygdalina On Petrophysical Properties of Niger Delta Sandstone Reservoirs Implications for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Ereyananyo OmusoWilson, Eli D Goodluck

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Abstract

This study evaluates the effectiveness of natural surfactants derived from Vernonia Amygdalina in enhancing oil recovery from sandstone reservoirs in the Niger Delta. The research focuses on the surfactant's impact on critical petrophysical properties, specifically porosity and hydraulic conductivity. Various concentrations of the surfactant were tested to determine their influence on solution viscosity, pH, and density, along with the critical micelle concentration (CMC). Core flooding experiments were conducted to analyze the porosity and permeability changes in reservoir samples. Results indicated that the addition of Vernonia Amygdalina surfactants reduced pH levels while increasing viscosity and density. However, increased surfactant concentration correlated with reduced porosity, and the permeability exhibited a partial sinusoidal effect. This study provides insights into the potential of natural surfactants as effective agents for enhancing oil recovery while addressing formation integrity.

Natural surfactants, oil recovery, formation damage, Vernonia Amygdalina, Niger Delta, sandstone reservoirs

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