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Nanotechnology has been applied as one of the most important technologies for progress in the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream, and downstream).Reducing the sulfur content in gasoline, enhancing the octane number, and covering the transportation system are among the goals that have been successfully achieved using nanotechnology.Also, in the downstream and midstream stages that include refining crude oil, processing and purifying raw natural gas, and transportation and storage of crude or refined petroleum products, nanomaterials have been used to improve the quality of the oil and make it environmentally friendly.

Nanotechnology has been applied as one of the most important technologies for progress in the oil and gas industry (upstream, midstream, and downstream). The experience of these years has shown that the application of nanotechnology in the oil industry improves the exploration of crude oil and natural gas (underground or deep water), drilling and bringing crude oil or raw natural gas to the surface, as well as transportation, storage, processing and purification methods. Nanoparticles with high specific surface area, pore size, and small size exhibit unique physical and chemical properties, which can be applied in many applications. Here they focused on different nanoparticles for primary industries and studied their potential in oil exploration, drilling, production and enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Also, in the downstream and midstream stages that include refining crude oil, processing and purifying raw natural gas, and transportation and storage of crude or refined petroleum products, nanomaterials have been used to improve the quality of the oil and make it environmentally friendly. Reducing the sulfur content in gasoline, enhancing the octane number, and covering the transportation system are among the goals that have been successfully achieved using nanotechnology.