Most experts believe that the world's energy needs over the next 20 to 50 years will be met primarily by fossil fuels. Three main challenges in the future energy scenario are limited supply, environme..
Most experts believe that the world's energy needs over the next 20 to 50 years will be met primarily by fossil fuels. Three main challenges in the future energy scenario are limited supply, environmental effects and transportation. So notes Kishore K. Mohanty, professor of chemical engineering at the University of Houston, in a perspective written for AIChE (www.aiche.org).
Supply. More oil and gas reserves have to be explored and more supplies have to be produced economically, according to Prof. Mohanty. Near-wellbore treatments can improve recovery effectiveness. New materials (e.g., surfactants, polymers, nanomaterials) whose properties can be customized will be neede
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