Prof Oriji, Aleruchi Boniface

Research & Publications

(1) Oriji, A. B. (2006). Instructor/Trainer: Halliburton Congo Training School, Drilling and Completion Operations, Halliburton Congo.

(2) Oriji, A. B. (2007). Instructor/Trainer: Halliburton Gabon Training School, Drilling and Completion Operations, Halliburton Gabon.

(3) Oriji, A. B. (2008). Coordinator, Research and Development, Tanzania: Effectiveness of M-1 High Temperature Products for Drilling HPHT Wells in East Africa.

(4) Oriji, A. B. (2008). Lead Engineer/Instructor: Design Drilling Programs and Training for Egyptian Local Engineers, Halliburton Egypt.

(5) Oriji, A. B. (2011). Instructor/Trainer: Drilling Rig Hands Training, Total E&P Nigeria.

1) Timothy Chibuike Anyanwu: (2022)PhD……Geochemical Characterization of the Coastal and Offshore Niger Delta Crude Oil

(2) Esaenwi Dumka: (2022)PhD Economic Modelling of a Progressive Fiscal FrameWork for Gas Investment in the Deep Offshore Region of Nigeria

(3) .Etoh Jessica Onyekachi (2022)PhD Analysis of Lifecycle Integrity of Formation/Caing Annulus Cement Sheath in Drilling and Production operations.

(4) Biwott. T.C. (2020)PhD Evaluation of Some Plant Extracts as Surfactant Active Agents in Drilling Mud Formulation.

(5) Okafor. P.O. (2019)MSC A Simulation Model to Determine Optimal Drilling Parameters for Proper Hole Inclination in Horizontal Wells

(6) Okeke..R.O.(2019)MSC…Optimization of Mud Weight With a Simulator for Effective Wellbore Stability and Minimal Uncertainties While Drilling.

(7) Adebisi. C.O (2019)MSC…Integrated Well Candidate Selection for Matrix Acidizing in Rigless Operations.

(8) Eze.F..E,(2019)MSC…Analysis of Drill Cutting Transportation in Extended Reach Wells .

(9) Atobatele.O.I.(2019)MSC…A Mathematical Correlation for the Prediction of Swab and Surge Pressure for Non-Newtonian Fluids-Bingham Plastic Fluids While Drilling.

(10) Atemie-Hart K,A.(2018)MSC…The Use of Artificial Intelligence to Predict Abnormal Pore Pressure During Drilling.

(11) Jumbo-Egwurugwu.P.C.(2018)MSC…Optimization of Drilling Fluids Hydraulics Horse Power for Efficient Hole Cleaning in HPHT Wells

(12) Nwokeji.O,V(2018)MSC…Evaluation of Drill Cuttings Transport for High Pressure High Temperature HPHT Wells

(13) AnwanaM.E(2017)MSC…A Model for Tubing Buckling Analysis in Deviated Wellbore

(14) Marcus. N.M(2017)MSC…Optimization of Back Pressure Estimation in Managed Pressure Drilling

(15) Nweke. I. F(2016)PhD…Analytical Model to Predict Pore Pressure in Planning HPHT Wells in Niger Delta Brown Fields

(16) Ataga E.K(2011)MSC…Estimation of Equivalent Circulation Density in HPHT Drilling Operations.

    1. Owolabi, O. O., Oriji, A. B., & Ajienka, J. A. (1991). Effects of Temperature and Salt on the Rheological Properties of Kaolinitic Drilling Mud Clays. SPENC 9102 Paper for Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August, Nigeria.

    2. Woha, G., Ogbonna, J., & Oriji, B. (2011). Advances in Mud Design and Challenges in HPHT Wells. SPE 150737 Paper presented at Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August, Nigeria, 1-15.

    3. Oriji, A. B., Dosunmu, A., & Joel, O. F. (2011). Modeling of Rheological Properties of Drilling Fluids for Ultra High Pressure/High Temperature (HPHT) Oil and Gas Wells. Journal of Sciences and Multidisciplinary Research, 3, 35-46. (Nigeria)

    4. Oriji, A. B., & Ubani, C. E. (2011). Technological Advances and Challenges in Well Engineering: A Perspective of Drilling and Completion Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 3, 70-84. (Nigeria)

    5. Oriji, A. B., & Dosunmu, A. (2011). Design and Application of Drilling Fluids for HPHT Wells (A Case Study of Mafia Field). SPE 151642 Paper for Annual International Conferences of the SPE, North African Technical Conference, Egypt.

    6. Oriji, A. B., & Kinigoma, B. (2011). Performance of Indigenous Materials as pH Control Agents to Minimize Corrosion Caused by Water-Based Mud to Drilling Equipment. Journal of Sciences and Multidisciplinary Research, 3, 38-42. (Nigeria)

    7. Ubani, C. E., Adeboye, Y. B., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). Advances in Coring and Core Analysis for Reservoir Formation Evaluation. Journal of Petroleum and Coal, 54(1). (Germany)

    8. Kinigoma, B., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). Comparative Study of Metal Contaminants in Some Nigerian Crudes. International Journal of Engineering Innovations, 4(2), 116-119. (Ghana)

    9. Oriji, A. B., & Ekpolo, E. (2012). Oil Pipeline Vandalization and Management in Niger Delta Region: Problems, Prospects, and Way Forward. Journal of African Contemporary Research, 7(1), 207-215. (Nigeria)

    10. Oriji, A. B., & Dosunmu, A. (2012). Experimental and Mathematical Techniques to Predict Rheological Behaviour of HPHT Drilling Fluids in Geothermal Wells. Journal of Engineering and Energy Research, 2(1), 41-50. (Nigeria)

    11. Oriji, A. B., Ikiensikimama, S., & Amiebibama, J. (2012). Case Study of Acid Application in the Gulf of Mexico for Well Inflow Improvement. Journal of Physical Sciences and Environmental Safety, 2(1), 19-24. (Nigeria)

    12. Joseph, A., Akubue, L. C., Ajienka, J. A., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). Sanding Prediction Using Rock Mechanical Properties – A Parametric Study. SPE 162945 Paper for Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August, Nigeria.

    13. Ataga, E., Ogbonna, J., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). Accurate Estimation of Equivalent Circulation Density During High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Drilling Operations. SPE 162972 Paper for Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August, Nigeria.

    14. Ugwu, L. I., Joel, O. F., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). The Effect of Perforation Tunnel and Critical Drawdown on Sand Production Using a 2-D Stabor Correlations. African Journal of Engineering Research, 5(8), 69-84. (Nigeria)

    15. Oriji, A. B., & Ubani, C. E. (2012). Challenges and Management of Oil Spillage in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Research, 5(8), 207-218. (Nigeria)

    16. Oriji, A. B., & Joel, O. F. (2012). Suitability of Beneficiated Local Starch under Elevated Temperature as a Fluid Loss Control Additive Used in Petroleum Industry. Scientia Africana, 11(1), 77-83. (Nigeria)

    17. Ubani, C. E., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). A Field Study of Gas Lift Optimization and Automation Design in Nigeria. Journal of Science and Technology Research, 5(8), 113-127. (Nigeria)

    18. Inyangudo, E. J., Ikiensikimama, S. S., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). Determination of Suitable Decline Curve Type for Reservoir Estimation in Niger Delta Reservoirs. African Journal of Engineering Research, 5(8), 131-150. (Nigeria)

    19. Oriji, A. B., & Appah, D. (2012). Suitability of Local Demulsifier as an Emulsion Treating Agent in Oil and Gas Production. SPE 162989 Paper presented at Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August, Nigeria.

    20. Oriji, A. B., & Ogbonna, J. (2012). A New Fracture Gradient Prediction Technique That Shows Good Results in Gulf of Guinea Wells. SPE 161209 Paper for International Exhibition and Conference, November, UAE.

    21. Oriji, A. B., & Ubani, C. E. (2012). A New Model (ADA SOFT 2.0) Approach to Predict Natural Gas Condensate Recovery from Nigerian Reservoirs. International Journal of Academic Research, 4(5), 220-229. (Azerbaijan)

    22. Ubani, C. E., Adeboye, Y. B., & Oriji, A. B. (2012). Petrophysics – Its Future in Reservoir Description. International Journal of Engineering Innovations, 4(2), 70-77. (Ghana)

    23. Ubani, C. E., & Oriji, A. B. (2013). Automated Well Test Analysis Using Well Test Auto. Industrial Engineering Journal, 3(7), 31-42. (USA)

    24. Oriji, A. B., & Zakka, S. B. (2013). Effects of Thickening Time on the Application of Cement Slurry for High Pressure/High Temperature Drilling. Journal of Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, 4(3), 32-40. (USA)

    25. Oriji, A. B., & Zakka, S. B. (2014). Physio-Chemical Analysis of A Typical Crude Oil Spilled Site in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Technology, 5(2), 38-48. (USA)

    26. Oriji, A. B., & Appah, D. (2014). Analysis of Nigerian Local Cement for Slurry Design in Oil and Gas Well Cementation. Academic Research International, 5(4), 176-181. (Pakistan)

    27. Akintola, S., Oriji, A. B., & Zakka, B. (2014). The Use of Length/Diameter Ratio to Determine the Reliability of Permeability Data from Core Samples. American Journal of Engineering Research, 3(6), 186-194. (USA)

    28. Oriji, A. B., & Bassey, E. (2014). Analysis of Fracking Fluids Used During Hydraulic Fracturing in Oil and Gas Well Operations. SPE 170399 Paper for International Conference, Middle East Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainable Development, September, Qatar.

    29. Oriji, A. B., Achibong, R., & Osokogwu, U. (2014). Field Study of Critical Success Factors in Workover Planning and Application. SPE 172351 Paper for Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, Nigeria.

    30. Oriji, A. B., Bassey, E., & Ubani, C. E. (2014). Determination of Effective Concentration of Chemical Treating Agents for Cement Contamination in Drilling Fluids. SPE 172350 Paper for Annual International Conferences of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August, Nigeria.

    31. Ofoeyeno, P., Osokogwu, U., and Oriji, A. Boniface. “Analytical Modeling of Pipeline Failure in Multiphase Flow Due to Corrosion in Niger Delta Region.” Scientia Africana 2014; 13(1): 77-88. (Nigeria)

    32. Ubani, C. E., and Oriji, A. Boniface. “Use of Centrifuge to Determine Connate Water and Capillary Pressure from Unconsolidated Cores.” SPE 172477 Paper for Annual International Conference of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August 2014. (Nigeria)

    33. Akintola, Sarah, Oriji, A. Boniface, and Momodu, M. “Analysis of Filtration Properties of Locally Sourced Base Oil for the Formulation of Oil-Based Drilling Fluids.” Scientia Africana 2014; 13(1): 171-177. (Nigeria)

    34. Oriji, A. Boniface, Folake Lawal, and Zakka Bala. “Evaluating the Efficiency of Nigerian Local Bentonite as an Extender in Oil Well Cementation.” International Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering Research 2014; 28: 78-88. (Germany)

    35. Oriji, A. Boniface, Zakka Bala, and Akintola Sarah. “Field Study of Drilling Bits Performance Optimization Using a Computer Model.” American Journal of Engineering Research 2015; 4(3): 62-69. (USA)

    36. Oriji, A. Boniface, and N. M. Marcus. “A Model to Determine the Effect of Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient on Stuck Pipe Management.” SPE 178379 Paper for Annual International Conference of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August 2015. (Nigeria)

    37. Okoro, E. E., Dosunmu, A., Oriji, B., and Iyuke, S. “Impact of Reversible Invert Emulsion Drilling Fluid Rheology on Productivity.” SPE 178308 Paper for Annual International Conference of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August 2015. (Nigeria)

    38. Babagbemi, S., Adeloye, A., Dosunmu, A., and Oriji, A. Boniface. “A Real-Time Integration of 3D+ Geo-Mechanical Model to Optimize Mud Weight Across Weak Bedding Plane (A Field Application).” SPE 178369 Paper for Annual International Conference of the SPE, Nigerian Council, August 2015. (Nigeria)

    39. Osagie, O. F., and Oriji, A. B. “Polyesters from Chemically Modified Oil of Renewable Source.” Journal of Biotechnology 2015; 1(6): 16-23. (India)

    40. Akintola, A. S., Oriji, A. B., and Duru, K. M. “Deconvolution and Interpretation of Well Test Data ‘Marked’ by Wellbore Storage in a Build-Up Test.” American Journal of Engineering Research 2015; 4(10): 8-17. (USA)

    41. Oriji, A. B., and Odagme, B. S. “Application of Metering Process in Oil and Gas Production in Niger Delta Fields.” Journal of Scientific Research and Technology 2015; 3(6): 1-6. (India)

    42. Nweke, I. Francis, Oriji, A. B., and Dosunmu, A. “Development of the Overburden Stress Relationship in Niger Delta Brown Fields.” International Journal of Engineering and Sciences 2016; 5(2): 11-15. (Nigeria)

    43. Nweke, I. Francis, Oriji, A. B., and Dosunmu, A. “Study of Abnormally-High Pore Pressure Prediction Methods in Regions with Non-Equilibrium Compaction – Insight of Niger Delta Fields.” International Journal of Engineering and Sciences 2016; 5(2): 1-10. (Nigeria)

    44. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Paul Anawe. “Performance of Prehydrated Local and Imported Bentonite Clay Mineral in Saline Water.” International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research 2016; 6(1): 110-114. (India)

    45. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Madugba, Blessing. “Application and Analysis of Biodiesel Produced from Refined Rubber Seed Oil as an Alternative Fuel.” Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 2016; 3(2): 16-23. (USA)

    46. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Odagme, Baridor Samuel. “Oil Bunkering Activities in the Niger Delta: The Way Forward.” American Journal of Engineering Research 2016; 5(4): 169-173. (USA)

    47. Agboola, S., Appah, Dulu, and Oriji, A. Boniface. “A Comparative Analysis of Pressure Gradient Models for Vertical Multiphase Flow in Producing Oil Wells in Niger Delta.” International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research 2016; 7(5): 604-620. (France)

    48. Odagme, Baridor, Dosunmu, Adewale, Oriji, Boniface, and Fekete, Paul. “Optimizing Well Design and Delivery for Wellbore Stability Management by Minimizing Sub-Surface Uncertainties.” SPE 184319 Paper for Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Nigerian Council, August 2016. (Nigeria)

    49. Okoro, Emeka, Dosunmu, Adewale, and Oriji, Boniface. “Effect of Reversible Invert Emulsion Fluid Additives on the Environment: An Environmental Concern During Drilling Operation.” International Journal of Advanced Research in Education & Technology 2016; 3(2): 230-233. (India)

    50. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Ekpeti, Egoyibo. “Natural Gas Conditioning and Processing from Marginal Fields Using Modular Technology in Nigeria.” International Journal of Engineering Research and Application 2016; 6(8): 40-46. (India)

    51. Okoro, E. E., Dosunmu, A., Iyuke, S., and Oriji, Boniface. “Production of Silicon Ethoxide from Nigerian Rice Husk.” International Journal of Recent Scientific Research 2016; 7(2): 9032-9036. (UK)

    52. Nsikak, M. Marcus, and Oriji, A. Boniface. “A Mathematical Model to Predict Back Pressure Using Constant Bottom Hole Pressure Technique in Managed Pressure Drilling.” European Journal of Engineering and Technology 2017; 5(1): 1-15. (UK)

    53. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Dapa, E. Moses. “Optimizing Vertical Gas Flare Stack’s Sizing Parameters for Flare Efficiency in Niger Delta.” Academic Research International 2017; 8(1): 175-183. (Pakistan)

    54. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Mfon, E. Anwana. “Design and Analysis of Drilling String Buckling in Directional Wells.” International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology 2017; 7(6). (Singapore)

    55. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Nsikak, Marcus. “An Accurate Estimation and Optimization of Bottom Hole Back Pressure in Managed Pressure Drilling.” Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technology 2017; 30: 39-58. (Romania)

    56. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Vitalis, A. Chiioke. “Optimization of Oilfield Produced Water Treatment Process – A Case Study for Disposal in the Niger Delta.” Journal of Engineering Science and Technology 2017; 12(12): 3158-3172. (Malaysia)

    57. Adali, E. Francis, Dosunmu, Adewale, and Oriji, A. Boniface. “Real-Time Optimization Model for Efficient Drilling Operations in the Oil and Gas Industry.” International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 2017; 8(6): 38-47. (France)

    58. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Chidinma Udochi Okpokwasilli. “A Mathematical Correlation of Porosity and Permeability for Niger Delta Depobelts Formation Using Core Analysis.” Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies 2018; 32: 119-136. (Romania)

    59. Oriji, A. Boniface, and Offodum, G. Okechukwu. “Optimal Sizing of Mud Gas Separators in Well Planning for Effective Well Control in Drilling Operations.” Journal of Petroleum and Coal 2019; 61(1): 169-176. (Slovakia)

    60. Eiroboyi, I., Ikeinsikimama, S. S., Oriji, A. Boniface, and Okoye, I. P. “Synergetic Study Between Gum Arabic and Carboxymethyl Cellulose: Application in Polymer Flooding.” Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology 2019; 36(4): 1-7. (UK)

    61. Eiroboyi, I., Ikeinsikimama, S. S., Oriji, A. Boniface, & Okoye, I. P. (2019). Experimental Investigation of the Macroscopic Displacement Efficiency of Locally Sourced Locust Bean Gum and Gum Arabic. SPE-198789-MS. (Nigeria).

      62. Eiroboyi, I., Ikeinsikimama, S. S., Oriji, A. Boniface, & Okoye, I. P. (2019). The Effect of Monovalent and Divalent Ions on Biodegradable Polymers in Enhanced Oil Recovery. SPE-198788-MS. (Nigeria).

      63. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Amadi, H. Azubuike. (2019). A Model Trend and Application of Niger Delta Ultrasonic Field Data to Manage Erosion Corrosion in Pipelines and Flowlines. European Journal of Engineering Research and Science, 4(11), 46-50. (Belgium).

      64. Tecla, C., Biwott, A. K. Kiprop, Akaranta, O., & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2019). Terminalia Mantaly Leaves as a Novel Additive in Water-Based Drilling Mud. International Journal of Chemical Studies, 7(6), 2173-2181. (India).

      65. Tecla, C., Biwott, A. K. Kiprop, Akaranta, O., & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2019). Improving the Rheological Properties of Water-Based Mud with Moringa Oleifera Leaves. Chemical Science International Journal, 28(4), 1-9. (India).

      66. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Okeke, Raphael. (2020). Optimal Simulation and Mathematical Correlation of Mud Weight for Effective Wellbore Stability Management. European Journal of Engineering Research and Science, 5(1), 96-99. (Belgium).

      67. Oriji, A. Boniface, Musa, Lazarus, & Boni-Oriji, Chisom. (2020). An Integrated Approach to Well Development and Delivery for Niger Delta Marginal Fields Operators. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 11(1), 1169-1177. (France).

      68. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Oladamola, Amieyeofori. (2019). Comparative Analysis of Abnormal Pore Pressure Prediction Models for Niger Delta Oil and Gas Fields Development. Advances in Petroleum Exploration and Development, 18(1), 10-18. (Canada).

      69. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Aire, S. Iribhogbe. (2020). A Model Approach to Analytically Identify Stuck Pipe and Its Mechanism in Wellbore. European Journal of Engineering Research and Science, 5(3), 387-394. (Belgium).

      70. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Boni-Oriji, Chisom Glad. (2020). Determination and Evaluation of Hydrocarbon Depositional Environments for Well Planning Using Wireline Logs: A Case Study of Niger Delta. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Sciences and Technology, 7(11), 12966-12974. (Turkey).

      71. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Fortress, Ibanibo. (2021). Comparative Investigation of the Effects of Barite Sag at Elevated Temperature on High-Density Drilling Fluids for Wellbore Stability Management. Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 8(2), 210-217. (USA).

      72. Oriji, A. Boniface, & Wachukwu, M. Emmanuel. (2021). Reservoir Fluids Estimation and Modelling Using MBAL for a Case Study of a Typical Limestone Formation. International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, 11(11), 60-64. (India).

      73. Anyanwu, T. C., Ekpo, B. O., & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2021). Geochemical Characterization of the Coastal and Offshore Niger Delta Crude Oils, Nigeria. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, 7(12), 73-87. (Nigeria).

      74. Esaenwi, Dumka, Dosunmu, Adewale, & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). Forecast of Gas Production from Deep Offshore Field Using Exponential Decline Curve Analysis Technique: A Case Study of a Typical Niger Delta Field. International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management, 6(2), 1-6. (India).

      75. Esaenwi, Dumka, Dosunmu, Adewale, & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). Profitability Analysis of Gas Investment Using the Nigeria Petroleum Industry Act 2021 Fiscal Framework. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, 4(2), 976-984. (India).

      76. Anyanwu, T. C., Ekpo, B. O., & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). Biomarker Application in the Recognition of the Geochemical Characteristics of Crude Oils from the Five Depobelts of the Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Earth Sciences. (Iran).

      77. Omolewa, Daniel, & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). A Novel Approach and Application to Dual-String Design in Smart Well Completion. SPE 211997-MS. (NAICE).

      78. Bamgboye, Faith, Longe, Promise O., & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). Computer-Aided Design for Multilateral Well Completion in a Stacked Reservoir. SPE 211980-MS. (NAICE).

      79. Folayan, Adewale, Dosunmu, Adewale, & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). Microbial Activity and Aerobic Transformation of Deep Water Offshore Synthetic Drilling Fluids in Soil: A Case Study of Ternary Mixture of Synthetic Ethyl Esters of Plants Oil (Seep Mixture) Synthetic Drilling Fluids in Agbami Niger Delta Deep Water Field.

      80. Etoh, Jessica, Dosunmu, Adewale, & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). A Finite Element Study of Integrity of Formation/Casing Annulus Cements Sheath in Niger Delta. SPE 211946-MS. (NAICE).

      81. Spiff, Otonye, & Oriji, A. Boniface. (2022). The Effects of Capital Structure on the Performance of Marginal Oil Fields in Nigeria. International Journal of Economics and Financial Management, 7(3), 63-79. International Institute of Academic Research and Development. (Elsevier Journal).