Engr. Prof. Kevin Chinwuba Igwilo

Engr. Prof. Kevin Chinwuba Igwilo


Professor of Petroleum Engineering

B.Eng (Uniport); M.Eng (Uniport); Ph.D (FUTO); COREN Reg.

Email: kevin.igwilo@futo.edu.ng 

Biography

Engr Prof Kevin C. Igwilo has served as the Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering. He worked in Oil and Gas Industry as a Drilling Fluids Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Quality Check/Quality Assurance Engineer, Mud Logging Engineer and Wellhead maintenance Engineer. He worked both locally and internationally as far as Oil and Gas Operations are concern. He is still a Trainer to Oil and Gas Industry. He likes football and have several sponsored football matches in Anambra state. He is a great Researcher with some patents to his credit. He invented local materials as a Substitute to   imported ones for Oil and Gas operations. These inventions are patented by National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP). Kevin is married to Mrs Pamela Mary Igwilo and he is blessed with 5 children who have graduated as 3 Practicing Medical Doctors and 2 Lawyers.

Academic Qualification

  • Ph.D in Petroleum Engineering 2014        
  • M.Eng in Petroleum Engineering 1995       
  • B.Eng in Petroleum Engineering 1989
  • West Africa School Certificate/General Certificate of Educate 1982
  • Baroid Drilling Fluids Certificate 1996

Honours/Awards

  1. Award from the Ministry of Sports, Anambra state, from 2010 to 2012 Sponsorship of Male and Female under 16 Football match
  2. Letter of Commendation from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, for the issuance of Certificates of Patent for my Inventions as issued by National Office of Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP)
  3. Letter of Appreciation from Federal University of Technology, Owerri, for the marvelous work done as the Head of the Department of Petroleum Engineering from 2020 – 2022
  4. Letter of Commendation from the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri for 2021 and 2022 COREN and NUC accreditation.  
 

Affiliations

  • Nigerian Society of Engineers
  • Society of Petroleum Engineers

Courses Assigned to Teach

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering (PET202)
  2. Drilling Engineering Technology1 (PET301)
  3. Drilling Fluids Engineering, Drilling Engineering Technology3 (PET501)
  4. Reservoir Simulation (PET505)
  5. Drilling Optimization (PET806), Advanced Drilling Engineering (PET817)
  6. Advanced Drilling Engineering in some selected topics (PET909)

Experience

  1. Classroom Teaching Experience

Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, Professor     –              4th Feb., 1998 to Date

 I was formerly the Head of Department of Petroleum Engineering of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. I also coordinate and teach all Drilling and Completion Engineering Courses, Reservoir Simulation for both undergraduate and postgraduate.  I also carried out research work of which some of them are already patented. I was an academic adviser for different set. I also worked as an IT Coordinator and Examination Officer.

 

  1. Oilfield Experience
  • Oil field Consultant

Schlumberger (UAE), Drilling Fluids Instructor   –             27th Oct, 2011 (Call off)

I trained Directional Drilling Engineers on drilling fluids modules in Schlumberger center Abu-Dhabi.  The effects and solutions of hydrate formation, shallow water/gas flow, the effects of cold on synthetic base fluid, and generally drilling fluids for deep water drilling operations is shared with the participants during the training session.

 

Baker Hughes Inc., Drilling Fluids Engineer          –             8th July, 2014 – Date

While in the field, Responsible for:

  • Drilling the deepest HPHT well in Nigeria of TVD 17524ft, ANGO-2ST, Majestic rig for CONOIL, an indigenous oil company.
  • Design and implement various drilling and completion fluid systems E.g. Bentonite Spud Mud, KCl/Polymer, PHPA’s & Glycol systems, CaBr2 Mud (Solids Free), CaCO3/KCl Polymer Mud, Synthetic-Oil Base systems, Drill-in-Fluids, and various Brine systems, etc. at clients’ well sites including Deep offshore, Swamp and Land Rig operations as per program.
  • Work together with the well-site Operator Rep to plan, project and implement fluids operations needs and sequence.
  • Perform well site fluid test, pilot test and Mud formulations.
  • Timely recognition and accurate diagnosis of likely wellbore problems; Recommend and implement fluid treatment as needed.
  • Management and maintenance of well-site fluids products (Chemicals) Inventory and HSE-Requirements for same.
  • Supervise the mixing of mud (Drilling and Completions fluids) at the well-site LMP.
  • Prepare Daily Report of all the fluids activities on the well site and send in same to the Operator Company Rep.

 

Mi Swaco UK, Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer      –             20th Dec, 2010 – 24th June, 2014

While in the field, Responsible for:

  • I work in Mi Swaco through UK Oil Consultants Ltd., I designed and implemented various drilling fluids for UK North Sea, ran Glycol Salt Saturated system, and LOBM for Dana Petroleum/Senergy, Appraisal well, South of the North Sea using Ensco 80 rig. I also ran Polymer mud and LOBM for deep water offshore Gulf of Guinea for AGR, Jasper rig, exploratory well. I carried out the logistic of ordering of materials, daily report, technical advice to the Company man concerning the drilling fluids/hole cleaning. Our major challenge was the flocculation of WBM due to H2S.

 

M-I Drilling Fluids, Senior Drilling Fluids Engineer            –             4th Feb.2009 – 27th Sept.2010

  • Account managed: AFREN E&P, Nigeria

 

M-I Drilling Fluids Co. Lead, Drilling Fluids Engineer        –             12th Mar2008-21st Nov.2008

Account managed: TULOW E&P, Ghana.

Responsible for:

  • Design and implement various drilling and completion fluid systems E.g. Bentonite Spud Mud, KCl/Polymer, PHPA’s & Glycol systems, CaBr Mud (Solids Free), CaCO3/KCl Polymer Mud, Synthetic-Oil Base systems, Drill-in-Fluids, and various Brine systems, etc. at clients’ well sites including Deep offshore, Swamp and Land Rig operations as per program.
  • Work together with the well-site Operator Rep to plan, project and implement fluids operations needs and sequence.
  • Perform well site fluid test, pilot test and Mud formulations.
  • Timely recognition and accurate diagnosis of likely wellbore problems; Recommend and implement fluid treatment as needed.
  • Management and maintenance of well-site fluids products (Chemicals) Inventory and HSE-Requirements for same.
  • Supervise the mixing of mud (Drilling and Completions fluids) at the well-site LMP.
  • Prepare Daily Report of all the fluids activities on the well site and send in same to the Operator Company Rep.

 

Geo-Fluids Nigeria Ltd,  Senior Drilling Fluids Engr           –             8th Oct.2007-2nd Mar.2008                           

Responsibility as stated above.

 

M-I Drilling Fluids,          Senior Fluids Engr(Consultant)  6th Jan.2006-4th Oct.2007

Account managed: Mearsk Oil E&P. and Qatar gas E&P.

Responsible for all the roles listed above while working in the Al-Sheheen field, Persian gulfs both offshore of Doha.

 

M-I Drilling Fluids, Senior Fluids Engr(Consultant)  16th Jun.2000-22nd Sep/2006

Account managed: Shell Petroleum Development Co., Nigeria

Responsible for all the roles listed above while working in the Nembe-creeks, Niger delta Nigeria.

      

Baroid Drilling Fluids, Mud Fluids Engr (Consultant)        –             20th May 1996 – 10th Dec. 1997

Account managed: AGIP-NAOC, CONOIL-BELLBOP, etc.

 

Responsible for all the roles listed above while working on Obrikom and Obiafun fields, onshore and Otuo-south offshore Niger delta, Nigeria

 

Interdrill Nigeria Ltd, Mud Logger           –             16th July 1995-23rd Nov. 1996

Responsible for:

  • Drilled cuttings analysis and description
  • Data acquisition monitoring, analysis,
  • Sensors installation.

 

Shell Petroleum Dev. Co., Completion and work-over Engr.        –              9th Mar. 1993-10th June 1995

Responsible for:

  • Tubing string.
  • Supervise identification of all equipment, materials and design all technical specification for project assessment.
  • Install and design all completion process and plan all work-over for completion procedures.
  • Coordinate with internal and external personnel to design all completion process and administer all completion design projects.
  • Develop all HES objectives and participate in all procedures and perform management process to ensure career development.
  • Attend all Health, Safety and Environment processes and ensure compliance to all laws and corporate policies.

 

Shell Petroleum Dev. Co., Well-site Petroleum Engr.       –             17th Feb. 1991-10th Feb.1993

Responsible for:

  • Making up and Preparing Casing and Tubing tallies
  • Supervise the Gravel-Pack, Sand Consolidation, Cementing, Drilling and Completions Fluids operations at the rig sites, mostly swamp operations.

 

Vetco Gray Inc. Well Head Engr.              –             22nd Oct. 1989 – 6th Feb. 1991.

Responsible for:

  • Servicing Well-heads, Maintenance of Christmas-Tree, Installation of Christmas-Tree, Back-pressure valves, Choke Manifold, Surface safety valves, Casing spool, tubing spool, casing hanger and Tubing hanger.

Research Interest

Drilling and Completion Engineering, Use of Local Materials as a substitute to the imported one in Oil and Gas operations, Oil and Production

Publications

Technical Research Publications

  1. Jeffrey O. Oseh, Norddin M.N.A. Mohd, Afeez O. Gbadamosi, Augustine Agi, Shafeeg O. Blkoor, Issham Ismail, Kevin C. Igwilo, Anselm Igbafe (2023) Polymer nanocomposites application in drilling fluids: A review. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, Elsevier, sciencedirect.com/journal/geoenergy-science-and-engineering.
  2. Uwaezuoke, C.F. Obiora, K.C. Igwilo, A. Kerunwa, E.O. Nwanwe (2023) Development of machine learning model for determination of contamination length in a multi-product pipeline, Upstream Oil and Gas Technology, Sciencedirect, Elsivier, www.sciencedirect.com/journal/upstream-oil-and-gas-technology.
  3. Kevin C. Igwilo, Ifeanyi Oguamah, Samuel C. George, Nnaemeka Uwaezuoke, Ubazuonu Obubike (2022) Evaluation of the Suitability of Pleurotus as a fluid loss control agent using chemical structural properties approach. Scientific Africa, Sciencedirect, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01468, Elsivier.
  4. Nnaemeka Uwaezuoke, Kevin C. Igwilo, Ifeanyi Oguamah, George C. Samuel (2022) Evaluation and Suitability of a biomaterial as oil-based drilling fluids viscosifier using chemical structural properties approach. International Journal of Engineering & Technology, 11(1) 27 – 34. sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJET.
  5. Emmanuel E. Okoro, Sandra Iwuajoku, Samuel E. Sanni, Kevin C. Igwilo (2022) Assessment of frictional torque and lubricity of waste-tire bio-oil as lubricant additive for stuck pipe. Journal of King Saud University – Science, 34, 102318, http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0.
  6. Kevin C. Igwilo, N. Uwaezuoke, Emeka E. Okoro, S. Adenubi, Julian U. Obibuike (2022) Improved Model for Equivalent Circulating Density and Annular Pressure Drop Estimation: Drilling Approach, Petroleum and Coal, 64(1): 167 – 176, ISSN 1337 – 7027, an Open Access Journal.
  7. Nnaemeka Uwaezuoke, Victor Okoro, Kevin C. Igwilo, Stanley I. Onwukwe, Kingsley E. Iwuanyanwu, Victor C. Ayogu (2022) Characterization of Amuda-Isuochi Nigerian Clay Deposit for Potential Industrial Applications. International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, ISSN: 1663 – 4144, Vol.62, pp 1-18, Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland.
  8. Nnaemeka Uwaezuoke, Kevin C. Igwilo, Ifeanyi Oguamah, George G. Samuel (2022) Evaluation and Suitability of a biomaterial as oil-based drilling fluids viscosifier using chemical structural properties approach. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 11(1): 27 – 34, sciencepubco.com/index.php/IJET.
  9. Izuwa C. Nkemakolam, Nwachukwu Angela, Nwankwo I. Valerian, Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka, Okereke Ndubisi, Onyejekwe I. Michael, Igwilo K. Chinwuba (2022) Evaluation of Locally Sourced Surfactants for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Niger Delta: An Experimental Approach, Petroleum and Coal, 64(1):86 – 99, ISSN 1337 – 7027, an open access journal.
  10. Kevin C. Igwilo, Uwaezuoke, Emeka E. Okoro, S. Adenubi, Julian U. Obibuike (2022) Improved Model for Equivalent Circulating Density and Improved Annular Pressure Drop Estimation: Drilling Approach, Petroleum and Coal, 64(1) : 167 – 176, ISSN 1337 – 7027 an open access journal.
  11. Igwilo K. Chinwuba, Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka. Omoregbee K. Osaretin, Hezekiah Agogo, Amaefule C. Vivian, Onyejekwe I. Michael (2021) Rheological evaluation of Mucuna solannie for non-aqueous mud additive in drilling operations. Upstream Oil and Gas Technology, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.upstream.2021.100054.
  12. Igwilo K. Chinwuba, Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka, Ukaka C. Miracle, Amaefule C, Vivian, Zakka S. Bala (2021). Beneficiation of Nigerian Bentonite using Local material. Congent Engineering, 8:1, 1885324, DOI: 10.80/23311916.1885324.
  13. Kevin C. Igwilo, Uwaezuoke, Raymond K. Onyekwere, Vivian V. Amaefule, Abimbola A. Durogbitan, Victor G. Ikoro (2020) Comparative assessment of Mucuna solannie as an alternative fluid loss material in synthetic drilling fluid design. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Springer, https://dol.org/10.1007/s13202-020-01041-w.
  14. Igwilo K. Chinwuba, Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka, Onyebuchi Nwanwe, Amaefula C. Vivian, Abubakar U. Raji (2020) Rheological Properties Measurement of Mucuna Solannie as Cement slurry extender: characterization and verification using rheological models. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, Issue 4, PP. 842 – 849.
  15. Kevin Chinwuba Igwilo, Anthony Kerunwa, Bala S. Zakka, Izunna Chinemelum Okeke (2020) Economic Evaluation of Beneficiating Nigerian Bentonite Using Periwinkle Shell and Mucuna Solannie. International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Engineering, Vol. 8, Issue 5, PP. 116 – 123.
  16. Nnaemeka Uwaezuoke, Ibuchukwu S. Onwukwe, Chinwuba K. Igwilo, Ugochukwu I. Duru, B. Obah (2020) Performance Characteristics of Parkia biglobosa as Fluid loss Control Agent in Aqueous Mud System. Petroleum and Coal, Vol. 62, Issue 4, PP. 1242 – 1249, ISSN: 1337 – 7027, Open access Journal.
  17. Emmanuel Emeka Okoro, Ikechukwu S. Okafor, Kevin C. Igwilo, Kale B. Orodu, Angela O. Mamudu (2020) Sustainable biogas production from waste in potential states in Nigeria – alternative source of energy. Journal of Contemporary African Studies. DOI: 10.1080/02589001.2020.1825650.
  18. Kevin C. Igwilo, Uwaezuoke, Emeka E. Okoro, Susan U. Iheukwumere, Julian U. Obibuike (2020) Experimental analysis of Mucuna solannie as cement extender additive for oil and gas well cementing. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-00979-1
  19. Kevin C. Igwilo, N. Uwaezuoke, N. Okoli, Franklin T. Obasi, Emeka Okoro (2020) Beneficiation of Nigerian bentonite using Local materials, Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Springer, http://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-020-00956-8, pg 1 – 9.
  20. Kevin C. Igwilo, Emmanuel E. Okoro, Princewill N. Ohia, Peace Nwanro, Nkemakolam C. Izuwa (2020) A New Approach to Wellbore Stability Models Using Diagnostic Iterative Design: Case Study – Niger Delta. Journal of Petroleum and Coal, ISSN: 1337 – 7027, 62(2) 429 – 441.
  21. Emmanuel E. Okoro, Nehemiah C. Erivona, Samuel E. Sanni, Kale B. Orodu and Kevin C. Igwilo (2020) Modification of Waste tire Pyrolytic oil as base fluid for synthetic lube oil blending and production: waste tire utilization approach. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management and the Korea Society of Waste Management. Springer, ISSN: 1438 – 4957, DOI 10.1007/s10163-020-01018-1, pg. 1 – 14.
  22. Igwilo K. Chinwuba, Odo J. Emeka, Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka, Ihedilonye G. Soromtochukwu, Nwaneri P. Chibuzor (2020) Optimization and Modeling of the Rate of Penetration in an Extended Reach Drilling Process, Journal of Petroleum and Coal, ISSN: 1337 – 7027, 62(2), 299 – 308.
  23. Emeka E. Okoro, Ikechukwu S. Okafor, Kevin C. Igwilo, Kale B. Orodu, Adewale Dosunmu (2020) Loss Circulation Prevention during Drilling Operation – Risk Analysis Approach and its Implications. Advanced Engineering Forum. Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland, ISSN:2234 – 991X, Vol.35, pp. 102 – 109, doi: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AEF.35.102.
  24. Emmanuel Emeka Okoro, Chidiebere Ochonma, Maxwell Omeje, Samuel E. Sanni, Moses E. Emetere, K.B. Orodu, Kevin C. Igwilo (2020) Radiological and toxicity risk exposures of Oil Based Mud: Health implication on drilling crew in Niger Delta. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Springer, ISSN: 0944 – 1344, Volume 27, Number5, 5387 – 5397, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-07222-3.
  25. Emmanuel E. Okoro, Chinedu G. Nnaji, Samuel E. Sanni, Eze F. Ahuekwe, Kevin C. Igwilo (2020) Evaluation of a naturally derived waste brown oil extract for demulsification of crude oil emulsion. Energy Exploration and Exploitation. SAGE, O(0) 1 – 18, DOI: 10.1177/0144598720905080.
  26. Emeka Okoro, Anita A. Zuokumor, Ikechukwu S. Okafor, Kevin C. Igwilo, Kale B. Orodu (2019) Determining the optimum concentration of multiwalled carbon nanotubes as filtrate loss additive in field applicable mud systems. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13202-019-0740-8.
  27. Obibuike Ubanozie Julian, Ekwueme Stanley Toochukwu, Ohia Nnaemeka Princewill, Igwilo Kevin Chinwuba, Igbojionu Anthony Chemazu, Kerunwa Anthony (2019) Mathematical Approach to Determination of Optimum Oil Production Rate in Oil Rim Reservoirs, Ptroleum Science and Engineering, 3(2): 60-67, ISSN: 2640 – 4486(Print), ISSN: 2640 – 4516(Online), doi:10.11648/j.pse.20190302.14.
  28. Obibuike Ubanozie Julian, Ekwueme Stanley Toochukwu, Ohia Nnaemeka Princewill, Igwilo Kevin Chinwuba, Onyejekwe Ifeanyi Micheal, Igbojionu Anthony Chemazu (2019) Analytical Model for the Estimation of Leak Location in Natural Gas Pipeline. International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Engineering, ISSN: 2376 – 7669 (Print); ISSN: 2376 – 7677 (Online), 7(4): 95 – 102, http://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/j/ogce, doi:10:11648/j.ogce.20190704.12.
  29. Obibuike Ubanozie Julian, Ekwueme Stanley Toochukwu, Ohia Nnaemeka Princewill, Igbojionu Anthony Chemazu, Igwilo Kevin Chinwuba, Kerunwa Anthony (2019) Mathematical Model for Time Leak Estimation in Natural Gas Pipeline, Petroleum Science and Engineering, Science Publishing Group, 3(2): 68 – 73, ISSN: 2640 – 4486 (Print), ISSN: 2640 – 4516 (Online), doi:10.11648/j.pse.20190302.15.
  30. M. Ibearugbulem, K.C. Igwilo (2019) Physical and Mechanical Properties of River stone as Coarse aggregate for concrete production, Nigerian Journal of Technology, Vol.38, No.4, ISSN: 0331 – 8443 (Print), ISSN: 2467 – 8821 (Electronic), www.nijotech.com, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v38i4.6.
  31. Uwaezuoke Nnaemeka, Igwilo K. Chinwuba (2019) Reservoir Simulation and Prediction: A case study of an Oil-Rim Reservoir in a Niger Delta Oilfield, Petroleum and Coal, 61(4) 777 – 784, ISSN: 1337 – 7027 an Open access journal.
  32. Kevin C. Igwilo, Emmanuel E. Okoro, Okorie Agwu, Christopher Onedibe, Sabinus I. Ibeneme, Nnanna O. Okoli (2019) Experimental Analysis of Persea Americana as Filtration Loss Control Additive for Non-Aqueous Drilling Fluid, International Journal of Engineeribg Research in Africa, ISSN: 1663 – 4144, Vol.44, pp 8 – 21, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/JERA44.8 @ 2019 Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland.
  33. Y. Onuh, A. Dosunmu, P.A.L. Anawe, E.E. Okoro, K.C. Igwilo, A.B.Ahinmowo (2019) The rheological behavior of a pseudo-oil-based formulated with Hura Crepitans plant oil as base fluid. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s1302-019-0718-6.
  34. Kevin C. Igwilo, Emeka E. Okoro, Princewill N. Ohia, Solomon A. Adenubi, Nnnanna Okoli, Temilade Adebayo (2019) Effect of Mud Weight on Hole Cleaning During oil and gas operations – Effective Drilling Approach. The Open Petroleum Engineering Journal. Volume 12, pg. 14 – 22. https://openpetroleumengineeringjournal.com.
  35. Mamudu Angela, Okoro Emeka, Igwilo Kevin, Olabode Oluwasanmi, Elehinafe Francis, OdunlamiOlayemi (2019) Challenges and Prospects of Converting Nigerian Illegal Refineries to Modular Refineries. The Open Chemical Engineering Journal, https://openchemicalengineeringjournal.com.
  36. Angela O. Mamudu, Ebenezer Okonkwo, Stephen I. Okocha, Emeka E. Okoro, Francis Elehinafe, Kevin, Igwilo (2019) Integrated Crude Oil Distillation Column with Submerged Combustion Technology. The Open Chemical Engineering Journal, htts://openchemicalengineeringjournal.com
  37. Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Igwilo Kevin C., Sanni E. Samuel, Orodu Kale (2018) A review on waste to biogas sources and its potential in Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering and Technology. Issue7, Volume4, pg.5960 – 5966, doi:10.14419/ijetv7i4.24458.
  38. Emeka Emmanuel Okoro, Deinprribo Kio- Lawson, Kevin C. Igwilo, Evelyn Bose Ekeinde( 2018) One Stage Process Removal of filtrate cake using micro emulsio. International Journal of Engineering and Technology. Volume 7, 2890 – 2894.
  39. Emmanuel Emeka Okoro, Kevin C. Igwilo, Kelvin Ifeka, Ikechukwu Stanley Okafor, Idowu Sangotade (2018 ) Cellulosic Cyperus esculentus L. as a filtrate loss modifier in field applicable aqueous and non-aqeous drilling fluids. Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology. Springer. ISSN 2190 – 0558.
  40. Adetola Solomon Adenubi, Kevin Chinwuba Igwilo, Emeka Emmanuel Okoro, Angela OnoseMamudu (2018) Data for analyzing drilling fluid ability to effectively achieve hole cleaning for high shear and low shear rates. Data in Brief. Elsevier.
  41. Emeka Emmanuel Okoro, Kevin C. Igwilo, Angela Onose Mamudu, Evelyn Bose Ekeinde (2018) Data on Shale –water based drilling fluid interaction for drilling operation. Data in Brief. Elsevier.
  42. Igwilo K.C., Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Ubabatu S., (2018) Comparative Approach to Optimize Selection of Artificial Lift System. Published in Petroleum and Coal Journal vol     60(3) 429 – 457. ISSN 1327 – 7027, an open access journal. vurup.sk/petroleum – coal
  43. Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Ekeinde E.B., Igwilo, K.c.,Dosunmu A. (2018) Gas Process System Emperical    Tool   for    Predicting Hydrate Formation. Published in Petroleum and Coal Journal vol 60(2) 236 – 243. vurup.sk/petroleum – coal.
  44. Igwilo, K.C., Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Nwude Anthony Afam, Mamudu Angela Onose, Onuh Charles Y. (2018) A Review on Gas Optimization Performance Models – A case Study of Horizontal Well. Open Journal of Yangtze Oil and Gas Journal. Published by Scientific Research. 3(01), 57, http//www.sirp.org/ojogas.
  45. Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Omobhude S., Igwilo K.C.,Ekeinde Evelyn, Dosunmu A. (2018) Estimation of Flow Capacity in Pipelines Based on the Intrinsic Variation of Volumetric Properties of the Natural Gas Mixture. Journal of Petroleum and Petrochemical, Medwin Publishers. 2(4).
  46. Igwilo, K.C., OkoroEmeka Emmanuel, Anawe Paul Lucky Apeye, Okolie T.A., Aduma Onisobuama Cyril (2018) Flow Assurance Operational Problems in Natural Gas Pipeline Transportation Networks in Nigeria and its Modeling Using OLGA and PVTSIM Simulators. . Published in Petroleum and Coal Journal vol 60(1) 79 – 98. vurup.sk/petroleum – coal.
  47. Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Igwilo K.C.,Mamodu Angela, Onuh Charles, Ekeinde Bose Evelyn (2017)Offshore Gas Well Flow and Orifice Metering System: An Overview. Innovative Energy and Research. Innov. Ener Res 6: 163 doi: 10.4172/2576 – 1463.1000 163.
  48. Emeka Emmanuel Okoro, Adewale Dosunmu, Igw ilo,K.C., Paul A.L Anawe, P.A.L (2017)Economic Advantage of In-country utilization of Nigeria crude oil. Open Journal of Yangtze Oil and Gas Journal. Published by Scientific Research, Volume 3, Issue 4. ISSN: 2479 – 1900(O), ISSN: 2473 – 1889(P). http//www.sirp.org/ojogas.
  49. Igwilo K.C., Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Imokhe Omolegho, Okoli Nnanna (2017) De-emulsification of Nigerian light crude oil using heavy Akylbenzene Sulfonate and its rheological verifications. Journal of Engineering Technology. Published by American Society of Engineering Education, ISSN: 0747 – 9964, Volume 6, Issue 2, and pp. 199 207.
  50. Igwilo,K.C., Anawe, P.A.L., Okolie, S.T.A., Ikeagwu, U., Onuh, C.(2017)Evaluation of the Fluid Loss Property of Annona muricata and Carica papaya. Open Journal of Yangtze Oil and Gas Journal. Published by Scientific Research, Volume 3, Issue 3. ISSN: 2479 – 1900(O), ISSN: 2473 – 1889(P). http//www.sirp.org/ojogas.
  51. Okoro Emeka Emmanuel, Dike Honfre, Igwilo Kevin C., Mamudu Angela (2017) Measurement of the best Z-Factor correlation using gas well Inflow Performance Data in Niger Delta. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research. Published by Research India Publications, Volume 12, Issue 12, pp. 3507 – 3522. ripublication.com.
  52. Igwilo, K.C., Okolie, S.T.A., Anawe, P.A.L., Ogbudu, R., Odo, J.(2017) Evaluation of the Effects of Alcohol on De-emulsification of Niger Delta Crude oil Using Commercial De-emulsifiers. Open Journal of Yangtze Oil and Gas. Published by Scientific Research, Volume 3, Issue 3. ISSN: 2479 – 1900(O), ISSN: 2473 – 1889(P). http//www.sirp.org/ojogas.
  53. Uwaezuoke N., Igwilo K.C., Onwukwe S.I., Obah B. (2017) Optimization of Mucunasolannie Mud Rheological Properties. Journal of Petroleum Engineering and Technology (JoPET), STM Journals Publishing. Academic Journals, ICI World of Journals, Index Copernicus. ISSN: 2231 – 1785 (Online), ISSN: 2321 – 5178(Print), Volume 7, Issue 1, stmjournals.com.
  54. Onuh, C.Y., Igwilo, K., Anawe, P.A.L., Daramola, O., Ogunwomoju, O.(2017) Environmentally Friendly Fluid Loss Control Agent in Water-Based for Oil and Gas Drilling Operations. International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, ISSN 0973 – 4562, Volume 12, Number 8, pp. 1520 – 1523, http://www.ripublication.com.
  55. Igwilo, K.C., Ogbudu, R.E., Okolie,S.T.A., Ohia, P.N., Okolie, N.(2017) Experimental Analysis of Chemical De-Emulsification Using Polymerization and Sulfonation Methods on Niger Delta Crude Oil. International Journal of Petroleum and Gas Engineering Research vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 1 – 8, Published by European Centre Research Training and Development, UK.  Editor e- mail address is ijpger@ea-journals.org.
  56. Igwilo, K.C., Osueke, S.T.A., Okolie, S.T.A., Anawe, P.A.L., Okoli, N.(2017) Experimental Evaluation of Temperature Effects on Detarium microcarpum, Brachystegea eurycoma and Pleurotus Biomaterial mud. Open Journal of Yangtz Oil and Gas Journal, Scientific Research Publishing. Volume 2, ISSN Online: 2479 – 1900, ISSN Print: 2473 – 1889, http://www.scirp.org/ojogas.
  57. Igwilo, K.C., Anawe, P.A.L., Orodu, O.D., Okechukwu, L.T., Okolie, T.A.(2017) Effects of Temperature on Nigerian Waxy crude oil. GE- International Journal of Engineering Research, vol.5, Issue 3, ISSN(O): 2321 – 1717, ISSN(P): 2394 – 420X, Web site: aarf.asia.
  58. Igwilo, K., Ogbudu, R.E., Anawe, P.A.L., Orodu, O.D., Okolie, T.A.(2017) De-emulsification Efficiency of the Niger Delta crude oil using Different De-emulsifiers. GE- International Journal of Engineering Research, vol. 5, Issue 3, ISSN (O): 2321 – 1717, ISSN (P):2394 – 420X. Web site: www.aarf.asia.
  59. Igwilo,K.C., Anawe, P.A.L., Orodu, O.D., Okolie, T.A., Okechukwu, L.T.(2017) Evaluation of Nigerian Crude Oil Using Rheological Models, International Journal of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering ( IJPPE) Volume 3, Issue 1. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-7980.0301005.
  60. Uwaezoke, N.,Igwilo, K.C., Onwukwe, S.I., Obah, B.(2017) Effects of Temperature on MucunaSolannie, Water- Based Mud Properties. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science (IJAERS)( Vol-4, Issue1, ISSN: 2349 – 6495(P)/ 2456 – 1908 (O). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2216/ijaers/4.1.13.
  61. Igwilo, K.C., Ikoro, G., Okolie, N., Osueke, G.O., Odo, I.(2017) Modeling the Effects of Temperature on Oil Base Mud Viscosity Using Polynomial Equation, International Journal of Petroleum and Petrochemical Engineering ( IJPPE ). Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 1 – 6, ISSN: 2454 – 7980(O). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454 – 7980.0302001, arcjournals.org.
  62. Uwaezoke, N., Obah, B., Onwuke, S.I., Igwilo, K.C.(2016) Economic Evaluation of Investment in MucunaSolannie Production. International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology ( IJEAB) Vol. 1, Issue 3, ISSN: 2456 – 1878. DOI: http://dx.doi.org//10.22161/ijeab/1.3.45.
  63. Igwilo, K.C., Onwugbuchulem, V., Ohia P.N. (2016) Wax Content Determination through Tests and Simulation Comparison. Petroleum and Coal. Coal (2016) : 58(7), ISSN 1337 – 7027, an open access Journal.
  64. Igwilo, K.C., Onwugbuchulem, V., Ohia, P.N. (2016) Evaluation of the Fluid Loss Properties of Pleurotus and its Commercial Availability. International Journal Application or Innovation in Engineering and Management. Web site ijaiem.org, vol5, issue5, May 2016.
  65. Onugha, I.N., Igwilo, K.C., Duru, U.I.(2016) Reduction in Annular Pressure Loss By Mud Rheology Control, A means of Mud Pump Pressure Optimization. A Case Study of A Niger Delta Well. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, ikpress.org. 16(3): 172 – 183.
  66. Ohia, N., Igwilo, K., Duru, U.(2015)Well Productivity Enhancement Using Matrix Acidizing – A Niger Delta Case Study. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Applied Science Volume 1, Issue 8, ISSN 2394 – 3470. ijseas.com.
  67. Igwilo, K.C., Onwuegbuchulem, C., Ohia, P.N.(2015) Evaluation of Flow Assurance in Onshore Production Facilities in the Niger Delta .Advances in Research 6(2): 1 – 14, Article no. Air 20299, ISSN: 2348-0394, NLM ID: 1016660096. ScienceDomain International, sciencedomain.org.
  68. Igwilo, K.C., Onwugbuchulem, C., Ohia, P. (2015) Analysis and Characterization of Nigerian Waxy Crude. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, International Knowledge Press, ikpress.org, 14(1): 25-41, ISSN: 2395 – 3438(P), ISSN: 2395 – 3446(O).
  69. Igwilo, K.C., Abonyi, C., Umeh, E.(2015) A Proposed Simplified Technique for Accurate Calculation of Flared Gas Volume, Case Study of An Oil and Gas Processing Plant in Niger Delta. Integrated Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, vol2 (2), ISSN No 2348 – 6821, ijert.co.
  70. Igwilo, K.C., Zakka, B.(2014) Experimental Verifications of the Rheological Properties of Detarium microcarpum and Brachystegea eurycoma Using Herschel-Buckley Model and Their Commercial Availability. Published in Journal of Petroleum and Gas Engineering, vol 5(2), pp. 24 – 31, http://www.academicjournals.org/JPGE.
  71. Ohia, N., Anyadiegwu, C., Igwilo, K. (2014) A Review of Hydraulic work over unit (JHWU), Application for Well Repairs in Nigeria. Published in Petroleum and Coal Journal vol 56(4) xxx – 331, 2014. vurup.sk/petroleum – coal.
  72. Afoma,G. E., Ogbunude, B., Igwilo, K.(2014) Generalized Regression Neural Network – A Better Predictive Tool for Estimating PVT Properties of Niger Delta Crude Oil. Published in Petroleum and Coal Journal vol 56(5). www.vurup.sk/petroleum-coal.
  73. Ubanatu, S., Igwilo, K.(2014) A Permeability-Porosity-Saturation Correlation for Niger Delta. Asia Pacific Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, Issue 2. apjmr.com.

 

University Textbook

Igwilo Kevin Chinwuba (2019) Fundamental of Drilling Fluid Technology. LAMBERT Academic Publishing, OmniScriptum Group. www.lap-publishing.com, Contact: I.ceban@lap-publishing.com.

 

Inventions/Patented Work Applicable to Petroleum Industry

  1. Invented the use of Persea Americana as Fluid Loss Control Additive (Patent No: NG/P/2018/148).
  2. Invented the use of Pleurotus as Fluid Loss Control Additives for Non-Aqueous Mud (Patent No: NG/P/2018/148).
  3. Invented the use of Mucuna solannie as Drilling fluid and Cementing Additive during Drilling of Oil and Gas well (Patent No: NG/P/2020/180).
  4. Periwinkle Shell Powder AS a Solution to Ultra-High Temperature High-Pressure Cementing Problem (Patent No: NG/P/2023/XXXX).

 

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