The Role of Advanced Sand Monitoring in Nigeria's Additional 1 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day Initiative

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission launched the “Project 1 Million Barrels of Oil Per Day initiative”. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu aims to boost Nigeria’s daily oil production to a target of 2.4 million barrels daily.

While this would significantly boost the country’s economy, experienced oil and gas professionals understand that safe and sustainable production requires more than just ramping up numbers. This goal underscores a critical industry challenge: managing sand production effectively to protect well integrity and optimize facility output.

The Challenge of Sand Production

Some operators have shut in wells that otherwise held economic promises simply because they couldn’t control the sand and fines production, a requirement for maintaining safe and efficient gathering facilities. Sand monitoring, therefore, becomes essential to keep these wells operating in a safe envelope.

Advanced Sand Monitoring: The ClampOn Acoustic Sand Detector

At Permian Oil and Gas Services Limited, we have aligned with this national goal, leveraging the cutting-edge ClampOn Acoustic Sand Detector to ensure safe, optimized production.

Optimizing Production with Safety at the Core

By accurately quantifying fines, operators can keep wells active, sustaining production goals and facility integrity. Our technology isn’t limited to handling choke increases; it can be applied across various stages of the production process, ensuring that Nigeria’s ambitious oil output goals can be met without sacrificing well integrity or safety standards. This technology empowers operators to keep previously shut-in wells active, helping Nigeria tap into its full production potential.

Paving the Way for Nigeria’s Energy Future

For industry professionals, this blend of safety and technology can pave the way toward a more resilient and productive oil sector. Let’s work together to make Nigeria’s energy sector a powerhouse, one safe barrel at a time.