Abstract: Nano-technology has triggered a new round of industrial revolution and is currently used in exploration and development of oil fields. This article briefs about nano-technology and its research and application areas and inspects what has been achieved in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry. The achievements include intelligent fluid (nano-sensor), oilfield chemical additives, materials for exploration and development equipment, pipeline coatings and handling of pollution zone of oil fields, land restoration and unexpected accidents and environmental protection, displaying a great application potential for nano-technology. Combination of this technology with oil production technology will inevitably play an important role in oil and gas production.

Key words: nano-material, nano-sensor, exploration, development, reservoir description, chemicals

摘要： 纳米科技的发展已引发一场新的工业革命,纳米技术在油气田勘探开发中的应用正在兴起。介绍了纳米技术及其研究应用领域,重点考查了油气工业上游领域进行的富有成效的探索及取得的进展,具体包括智能流体(纳米传感器)、油田化学添加剂、勘探开发设备材料、管道涂层、油气田污染区和场地修复重建、意外事故处理和环境灾害治理等方面,展现了纳米技术巨大的应用潜力。该技术与石油开采技术紧密结合,必将在油气生产中发挥重要的作用。

关键词: 纳米材料, 纳米传感器, 勘探, 开发, 油藏描述