By the end of this programme, participants will:
- Understand various chemical, miscible, thermal, and hybrid Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) processes.
- Optimize oil recovery by applying concepts of Mobility Ratio and Capillary Number.
- Apply reservoir characterization techniques to assess fields for EOR suitability.
- Stay updated on newly developed EOR methods and compare them with existing techniques.
- Design and implement effective EOR projects.
- Evaluate the economic feasibility and conduct risk assessments of EOR projects.
DAY 1
Overview of Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Methods and Screening Criteria
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- Introduction to various EOR techniques.
- Fundamental reservoir concepts, including rock and fluid properties relevant to EOR.
- Criteria and mechanisms for selecting appropriate EOR methods.
- Strategies to optimize oil recovery by managing Mobility Ratio and Capillary Number.
- Discussion on the limitations, challenges, and potential issues associated with different EOR approaches.
DAY 2
In-Depth Analysis of Reservoir Fluid Properties and Characterization
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- Comprehensive study of reservoir concepts, focusing on key rock and fluid properties pertinent to EOR.
- Advanced techniques for reservoir characterization tailored for EOR applications.
- Design requirements, limitations, and displacement theories related to water flooding.
- Detailed examination of polymer flooding, including polymer types, properties, degradation mechanisms, mobility ratio considerations, slug design, and field applications.
DAY 3
Exploration of Current Chemical and Miscible EOR Techniques
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- Analysis of alkaline/polymer and ASP flooding processes, including their limitations.
- Review of real-world field results from Daqing (China) and Kentucky (USA).
- In-depth look at miscible gas EOR methods, such as CO₂, hydrocarbon (HC), and nitrogen injection techniques.
- Laboratory and numerical approaches to determine minimum miscibility pressure.
- Insights into carbon dioxide miscible and immiscible flooding processes.
DAY 4
Examination of Advanced Thermal EOR Processes
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- Study of thermal processes, including cyclic and continuous steam injection.
- Detailed analysis of Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD).
- Investigation into in-situ combustion methods, both forward and backward.
- Overview of Toe-to-Heel Air Injection (THAI) and Catalytic Upgrading Process In-situ (CAPRI).
- Evaluation of steam-CO₂ hybrid EOR techniques and their field applications.
DAY 5
Insights into Emerging and Advanced EOR Processes
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- Exploration of Microbial (MEOR) and Enzyme-based (EEOR) processes.
- Assessment of Low Salinity Water (LSW) flooding and pulsed water processes.
- Examination of EOR methods involving seismic, electric, and electromagnetic heating.
- Discussion on hybrid EOR applications, including CO₂-thermal and chemical-thermal methods.
