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The oil and gas industry is still the main pillar of energy availability in Indonesia. The decline of oil and gas production is certainly of great concern. Around 70% of the oil and gas availability in Indonesia is dominated by old wells. Enhanced Oil Recovery is a method used to increase oil reserves in old wells. However, it still needs to be developed to optimize the performance of this method so that the oil produced is more optimal. Nanotechnology is the manipulation of matter at the nanometer scale. The use of Nanotechnology in EOR can maximize the performance of this method because the materials used will more easily pass through the pores of the rock. This paper will discuss the comparison between the use of common EOR method and the use of EOR method using Nanotechnology in optimizing oil and gas production in old wells, selecting surfactants, advantages to be achieved, as well as opportunities and ways to minimize the challenges of using Nanotechnology in EOR method. The research method is based on collecting relevant information and published data from various reliable sources. The results of this study will provide information that is needed and in accordance with current field realities, including opportunities for applying Nanotechnology in EOR field based on comparison results, selecting suitable surfactants to be applied with Nanotechnology, benefits and ways to minimize challenges in applying Nanotechnology in EOR.