Oil & Gas

Revolutionizing Oil & Gas Operations with Nanobubbles

The oil and gas industry continues to pursue innovative technologies that enhance efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and maximize recoverable resources.

At TMC Fluid Systems, our nanobubble generator systems introduce a transformative solution—harnessing the power of ultra-fine gas bubbles (less than 200 nm) to optimize oil recovery, water management, and equipment longevity.

Nanobubbles possess extraordinary physical and chemical properties, enabling improved oil displacement, superior contaminant breakdown, and enhanced gas-liquid interaction - all without the need for harsh chemical additives. This makes nanobubble technology one of the most sustainable and high-performance advancements in modern energy production.

1. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

Nanobubble injection improves both secondary and tertiary oil recovery processes such as water flooding and gas injection.
Due to their nanoscale size and strong surface charge, nanobubbles can penetrate deep into porous reservoirs, reduce interfacial tension, and mobilize trapped hydrocarbons that conventional methods often leave behind—boosting overall extraction efficiency.

2. Produced Water & Wastewater Treatment

Produced water in oil and gas operations often contains hydrocarbons, heavy metals, and suspended solids.

TMC’s nanobubble systems accelerate oxidation and biodegradation, raising dissolved oxygen (DO) levels while lowering chemical and energy demand.

This results in cleaner discharge water, reduced chemical dependency, and a more eco-friendly treatment process.

3. Pipeline Cleaning & Maintenance

Nanobubbles generate high reactivity and localized microcurrents that help remove scale, biofilm, and hydrocarbon residues within pipelines.
This provides a chemical-free cleaning solution, preventing blockages and maintaining optimal flow efficiency without abrasive or corrosive agents.

4. Corrosion Control & Equipment Protection

By improving gas dispersion and inhibitor distribution, nanobubbles help mitigate corrosion in pipelines, separators, and cooling systems.
The improved oxygen control and even chemical delivery prolong equipment lifespan and reduce unplanned maintenance.

5. Gas Separation & Recovery

Nanobubble-assisted processes increase efficiency in hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) removal, CO₂ capture, and gas stripping applications—key to lowering emissions and improving safety during oil and gas production and refining.

1. Higher Recovery Efficiency:

• Boost oil production rates by improving reservoir sweep efficiency and unlocking residual hydrocarbons.

2. Lower Operating Costs:

• Reduce chemical use, energy consumption, and maintenance cycles, directly lowering total operational expenses.

3. Improved Water Quality:

• Enhance contaminant degradation and minimize environmental discharge footprint.

4. Sustainable Operations:

• Replace conventional chemical-intensive methods with a clean, physics-based process aligned with ESG and sustainability goals.

5. Scalable Integration:

• Nanobubble Generators can be configured for flow rates from 1-m³/hr to over 1000-m³/hr, supporting both onshore and offshore applications.