Oil and gas are crucial energy sources for the world, but in recent years, industries have shifted to using renewable energy sources. This adjustment has impacted traditional oil and gas practices, so balancing renewable and conventional energy sources is critical to maintaining the ecosystem. Samuel Olayinka is a certified production project professional with over 23 years of experience in the oil and natural gas sectors. He gives insight into the implications of renewable energy in his industry.
Olayinka earned multiple degrees on his professional path: a PGD in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering from Rivers State University, Nigeria, an MSc In Engineering Management Science at ESUT, Nigeria, and a PhD in View-Environmental Science Management at ESUT, Nigeria. With certificates for HSE, H2S, production operation, and related software, he adequately demonstrates his direction, coordination, and management skills in multiple operations and projects regarding the movement of crude oil from a drilling well to oil-gathering facilities. Safety is one of his primary concerns, so he coordinates his projects with government regulations, such as HSE (Health Safety and Environment), to regulate production and ensure drilling site quality. In addition, he joined the Society Of Petroleum Worldwide.
His knowledge and practice became a significant contribution to the ''Modelling the Pressure Transverse for Foam Drilling Operation Well" publication. As a co-author, Olayinka accomplished detailed research and analysis of drilling models, accumulating their advantages to make a comprehensive recommendation on a new, improved model with much more accuracy in estimating steadiness flow.
As a senior production supervisor, Samuel accounted for drilling and machinery usage costs. He developed well-written reports for his employer that revealed mining rates, hydrocarbon emissions, and drilling expenditures. Additionally, he was the go-to person for technical and engineering support, as he had expertise in using the machinery and training his team to maximize extraction quality while sustaining safety protocol.
Samuel was responsible for drilling and equipment utilization charges in his capacity as a senior production supervisor. For his employer, he created well-written reports that included drilling costs, hydrocarbon emissions, and mining rates. He was also the go-to guy for technical and engineering support since he knew how to use the equipment and led his team to maximize extraction quality while adhering to safety regulations.
In his leadership role in the oil industry, Olayinka addressed the decarbonization model to balance his team's energy reliance with the evolution of clean, renewable energy. Although coal is a chief source of power generation and fossil fuels will run the economy for the foreseeable future, he has identified and focused on environment-friendly processes, such as carbon capture, to reduce emissions.
As a solution to the ecological concerns of gas and oil procedures, Olayinka introduced Flare Gas Recovery Systems (FGRS) as part of the Flare Gas Recovery Project. Gas flaring is the combustion of natural gas during oil extraction and contributes a significant amount of GHGs and toxicants to nearby inhabitants and land. FGRS works to compress and separate the primary byproducts of oil drilling: water, gas, and hydrocarbons. The technique significantly reduces the emission of wasted fossil fuels and GHGs, improving production efficiency and eco-friendliness.
Samuel Olayinka is working to integrate GHG reduction strategies into drilling operations amidst the shift to renewable energy. He follows all health and safety codes to verify the welfare of his engineering team and the environment. With the Flare Gas Recovery Project underway, carbon reduction is his mission to support the Paris Agreement and improve the environmental conditions of individuals living near oil wells. His innovation will enhance the economic status of society as the FGRS recycles wasted energy and releases fewer GHGs into the atmosphere.
About the Author
Ricardo Barnes is an economist who regularly spectates the oil and gas industries. He consults with respective companies and guides them in the direction that will help minimize their production costs.
