Badrul Mohamed Jan

Associate Professor University of Malaya

Badrul Mohamed Jan, SPE, is a researcher and academic lecturer attached to the Department of Chemical Engineering, UM, Malaysia. He holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees in petroleum engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Jan’s research areas and interests include the development of superlightweight completion fluid for underbalanced perforation and ultralow-interfacial-tension microemulsion for EOR. He has published numerous technical-conference and journal papers. Jan has participated in the SPE mentor/mentee volunteer program for 2 years. He is also the current adviser to the SPE-UM student chapter and a member of the JPT Editorial Committee. Jan was the deputy director of the UMCIC.

Drilling/completion fluids

Drilling and Completion Fluids-2020

There is a growing interest in using nanocomposites to improve drilling-fluid rheology. In recent years, an additive derived from a sequence of graphene-based materials has been reported. The progress of these graphene derivatives has been used as a paradigm for water-based drilling fluids.

October 31, 2020 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Drilling/completion fluids

Drilling and Completion Fluids-2019

Recent research has put extensive focus on the magic of graphene in drilling fluids. Graphene, because of its thermal, electrical, chemical, and mechanical properties, improves mudcake stability and minimizes fluid loss that eventually reduces formation damage.

October 31, 2019 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Drilling/completion fluids

Drilling and Completion Fluids-2018

It is no secret that drilling fluid is crucial in drilling operations. The main function of drilling fluids is to transport drill cuttings from the bottom of the hole up to the surface. Drill cuttings then will be separated on the surface before being recycled back for further drilling.

October 31, 2018 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Drilling/completion fluids

Drilling and Completion Fluids-2017

Drilling in high-pressure/high-temperature conditions poses numerous challenges. Drilling fluid is subjected to extreme pressure and temperature, and its properties such as viscosity are affected strongly by pressure and temperature. Viscosity decreases with temperature and increases with pressure.

October 31, 2017 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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Drilling and Completion Fluids-2016

With shrinking budgets and limited resources, partnerships and collaboration are considered the best options. It is no secret that universities and industry have a special platform to work hand-in-hand.

October 31, 2016 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
Drilling and Completion Fluids-2015

Low oil prices translate to a rapid drop in production. They will also lead to a series of secondary effects such as debt defaults from deflation, loss of jobs, collapse of oil exporters, and loss of credit needed for exports. These will eventually lead to a rapid decline in oil production.

October 24, 2015 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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Drilling and Completion Fluids-2014

Mutual understanding and respect when universities collaborate with industry is crucial. A clear policy on harmonizing innovation and higher education should be created. However, caution must be taken not to have a one-size-fits-all approach.

October 31, 2014 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology
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Drilling and Completion Fluids-2013

This year has been a great year for me; I was able to play more rounds of golf than expected! I was also successful in sealing a few research collaboration agreements within the oil and gas industry.

October 31, 2013 • Badrul Mohamed Jan • Journal of Petroleum Technology