Convergent technologies as trend in oil and gas industry development

Abstract

The article describes the extraction of hydrocarbons as the main source of energy in the world that requires careful control. The control is achieved by means of the advanced technologies that ensure a more rational and efficient use of resources. Technologies that have received great development in related areas of industry have a great perspective for the development of any industry as a whole. The influence of convergent technologies on the advanced technologies in the oil industry has been stated. The impact of the convergent technologies development on the oil and gas complex in the world, as well as the main problems facing the field of hydrocarbon production have been considered. The trends in convergent technologies in oil and gas production are presented: nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology. The main examples of implemented projects of convergent technologies directly in oil fields are considered. The main ways of introducing nano-, bio- and information technologies in the hydrocarbon industry have been identified, the typical cases of their application were defined, as well as the further prospect of introducing these technologies not only in formations, wells, but also at subsequent stages of the use of hydrocarbons.