Nuclear magnetic resonance used to characterize oil and gas shale formations

Researchers at Rice University have used nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) tools to characterize methane over a wide range of densities and temperatures spanning the liquid state to the gas state.

Researchers enhance surfactant-containing fluids theory for oil recovery operations

Researchers at Rice University customized a model to analyze surfactant-containing fluids that are pumped into wells to coax as much oil possible out of rocks from deep underground.