Abdurrahman Muslim, Kamal Muhammad Shahzad, Ramadhan Romal, Daniati Arik, Arsad Agus, Abdul Rahman Anis Farhana, Rita Novia
Department of Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Islam Riau, Khairuddin Nasution Street no. 113, Simpang Tiga, Pekanbaru 28284, Indonesia.
Center for Integrative Petroleum Research, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran 31261, Saudi Arabia.
ACS Omega. 2023 Oct 27;8(44):41004-41021. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.3c04450. eCollection 2023 Nov 7.
The use of different types of chemicals in upstream oilfield operations is critical for optimizing the different operations involved in hydrocarbon exploration and production. Surfactants are a type chemical that are applied in various upstream operations, such as drilling, fracturing, and enhanced oil recovery. However, due to their nonbiodegradability and toxicity, the use of synthetic surfactants has raised environmental concerns. Natural surfactants have emerged because of the hunt for sustainable and environmentally suitable substitutes. This Review discusses the role of natural surfactants in upstream operations as well as their benefits and drawbacks. The Review discusses the basic characteristics of surfactants, their classification, and the variables that affect their performance. Finally, the Review examines the possible applications of natural surfactants in the upstream oil sector and identifies areas that require further research.
在油田上游作业中使用不同类型的化学品对于优化油气勘探和生产所涉及的各种作业至关重要。表面活性剂是一种应用于各种上游作业的化学品，如钻井、压裂和提高采收率。然而，由于其不可生物降解性和毒性，合成表面活性剂的使用引发了环境问题。由于寻求可持续和环境适宜的替代品，天然表面活性剂应运而生。本综述讨论了天然表面活性剂在上游作业中的作用及其优缺点。综述讨论了表面活性剂的基本特性、分类以及影响其性能的变量。最后，综述研究了天然表面活性剂在石油上游领域的可能应用，并确定了需要进一步研究的领域。
