Beneficiation of Nigerian bentonite using local materials. Vol.:(0123456789)1. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology (2020) 10:3399–3407 …
This study found that Bentonitic clays from northeastern Nigeria can attain the rheological and other physical properties of a standard commercial grade Bentonite …
Table 1 below shows the location of bentonite deposits in Nigeria. Nigeria is a major oil producer and therefore embarks on substantial drilling activities. ...
Beneficiated Nigerian bentonite also proved to be viable economically when compared with foreign bentonite. In previous studies, it has been found that the Nigerian bentonite …
Due to the deficiency of the Nigerian bentonite (NB), a good majority of bentonites used within Nigeria are imported. This research work seeks to evaluate the …
Nigeria as a nation is blessed with abundant bentonite resources which if well harnessed will reduce the importation of drilling fluid ingredients and specialized drilling fluids. Every region in Nigeria has been reported to have a substantial deposit of …
Bentonite is the main Nigeria as of the year 2016 had about thirty-seven (37) substance which provides fluid loss control in the drilling proven oil reserves according to …
The mineral characterization of bentonite clay deposits in Nigeria in its raw form have indicated that the clays are mainly calcium-based montmorillonite and this …
This research characterized two local bentonitic clays from the Dikwa formation in north eastern Nigeria and a standard commercial grade (Wyoming) …
According to previous research, beneficiation of Nigerian bentonite from its predominant calcium-based composition to sodium-based clay can go a long way in …