Mustafa Alkhowaildi

Ph.D. Students

PhD student - Yan Group

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Research Interests

My research focuses on carbon storage modeling as a way for mitigating climate change. It mainly involves forecasting and modeling schemes around storage resource evaluation as well as techno-economical aspects surrounding geological carbon storage.

Selected Publications

  • AlKhowaildi, M.; Tawabini, B.; Kamal, M.S.; Mahmoud, M.; Aljawad, M.S.; Bataweel, M. Development of Oil and Gas Stimulation Fluids Based on Polymers and Recycled Produced Water. Polymers 2021, 13, 4017. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym13224017
  • Alkhowaildi, M.; Mahmoud, M.; Bataweel, M.; Tawabini, B., "A Comprehensive Review on the Characteristics, Challenges and Reuse Opportunities Associated with Produced Water in Fracturing Operations." Paper presented at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE, November 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/207835-MS
  • AlKhowaildi, M.; AlGhazal, M.; Al-Driweesh, S.; Abbad, E.; Abdrabalnabi, H., "Eco-Friendly Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid: Field Deployment and Performance Evaluation in Saudi Arabia's Tight Gas Reservoirs." Paper presented at the SPE Asia Pacific Hydraulic Fracturing Conference, Beijing, China, August 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181861-MS
  • Kalgaonkar, R.; Bataweel, M.; Alkhowaildi, M.; Sahu Q., "A Non-Damaging Gelled Acid System Based on Surface Modified Nanoparticles." Paper presented at the SPE Middle East Oil & Gas Show and Conference, event canceled, November 2021. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/204716-MS
  • Karadkar, P.; Alkhowaildi, M.; Bulekbay, A., "An Innovative Method to Enable Well Kick-Off and Liquid Unloading Using Dry Ice." Paper presented at the ADIPEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE, October 2022. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/211575-MS
  • Othman A, Aljawad MS, Kamal MS, Mahmoud M, Patil S, Alkhowaildi M. Rheological Study of Seawater-Based Fracturing Fluid Containing Polymer, Crosslinker, and Chelating Agent. ACS Omega. 2022 Aug 24;7(35):31318-31326. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.2c03606. PMID: 36092577; PMCID: PMC9453959.

Education

  • M.S. Environmental Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, 2021.
  • B.S. Petroleum Engineering, University of Oklahoma, USA, 2015.

Professional Profile

  • Petroleum / Research Engineer, Saudi Aramco, 2015-2022.

Scientific and Professional Membership

  • Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
  • European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE)

Awards

  • Young Technical Professional of The Year, ADIPEC Awards, 2020.

KAUST Affiliations

  • Ali I. AI-Naimi Petroleum Engineering Research Center
  • Division of Physical Science and Engineering (PSE)

Research Interests Keywords

Environment Carbon Storage Sustainability modeling