Research and Development

At PETROLERN, innovation is our passion. Our research and development team consist of experienced experts and young talented professionals. We allocate 50% of our resources to research and development in order to continue introducing novel and unique products and services to the market. PETROLERN’s ongoing research projects include:

• Conversion of Oil and Gas Wells to Geothermal Energy Resources
• Monitoring Dynamic Evolution of Natural Fractures in Enhance Geothermal Systems
• Real-time Data Collection, Compression and Transmission
• Innovative Subsurface Visualization
• Next generation Geomechanics
• Drilling Dynamics Geomechanics
• Real-time Subsurface Monitoring
• Frac Hit Control and Mitigation
• Frac Screen-out Prediction
• Downhole Direct In-situ Stress Measurement Tool
• Lost Circulation Prediction and Mitigation

To be our partner in research and development, contact us at info@petrolern.com.

Research Awards

PETROLERN has been awarded prestigious research grants to tackle challenges in subsurface engineering:

• DOE SBIR: Automated CO2 Monitoring Data Collection and Transmission System
• DOE SBIR: Frac Tip Screen-out Prediction and Prevention
• DOE SBIR: In-situ Stress Estimation from Drilling Dynamics Data
• DOE SBIR: Dynamic Fracture Evolution Monitoring in Enhanced Geothermal Systems
• Shell GameChanger: Machine Learning Real Time Operations Center (ML-RTOC)
• Saudi Aramco: Real-time Wellbore Stability Modeling using Drilling Data