Developing Biopolymer Based Drilling Fluid Systems Using Agricultural Wastes as a Sustainable Approach for Drilling Optimization

Student: Akpojevwe Odoji (Project, 2025)
Department of Petroleum Engineering
Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State

Abstract

This study investigates the use of sugarcane bagasse, an agricultural waste, to develop eco-friendly biopolymer-based drilling fluids. The extracted biopolymers showed excellent rheological and filtration properties comparable to synthetic polymers. Results demonstrated improved drilling efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and lower costs. Overall, the research confirms that agricultural waste can be effectively utilized to produce sustainable drilling fluids, supporting greener and more efficient drilling operations.

Keywords
drilling agricultural waste fluids investigates sugarcane bagasse develop ecofriendly biopolymer based
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