Revolutionizing Oil Extraction: Using MRI Technology and Micro Bubbles

The video discusses traditional oil extraction methods and introduces innovative techniques using MRI scanners and micro bubbles to improve oil recovery. Research teams from Nottingham Trent and Aston Universities are developing these methods with funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The work is in the laboratory stage but shows promise for significant advancements in oil extraction.

What is the current stage of the work being done on oil extraction?

What potential impact could the new methods have on oil extraction?