This state-of-the-art research facility is located at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT) in Jais, Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The lab focuses on several key areas of petroleum engineering research:

Key Research Areas:

• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques

• Drilling fluid design and optimization

• Oil Well-cementation studies

• Flow assurance

• Carbon dioxide sequestration and utilization

• Microwave-assisted oil mobilization

• Development of Multifunctional Additive for oil field applications

Major Facilities:

1. Drilling Fluids Design Equipment:

• Advanced rheology measurement systems

• Mud preparation and testing equipment

• Fluid loss testing apparatus

• Various analytical instruments for fluid characterization

2. Core Analysis Equipment:

• Core flooding systems

• Porosity and permeability measurement tools

• Gas and liquid permeameters

• Helium porosimeter

3. Cementation Studies Equipment:

• Ultrasonic cement analyser

• Atmospheric consistometer

• Cement rheology testing equipment

• Dynamic Fluid Loss Tester

4. Advanced Analytical Facilities:

• Particle size analysers

• Spectroscopic equipment

• Thermal analysis tools

• Surface characterization instruments

Research Impact: The lab has

• Multiple ongoing funded projects worth approximately INR 2.2 Crore

• Collaborations with major oil companies like ONGC, Oil India, and HMEL

• Strong industry connections for practical applications

• Several successful research publications in high-impact journals

• A track record of developing innovative solutions for the petroleum industry

The lab supports India's vision towards sustainability and clean energy while focusing on practical industry problems and their solutions. It maintains active collaborations with various national and international institutions and has received positive testimonials from industry experts and government officials.