Advances in Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods

Tuesday, 24 September

0830 - 1130

Room 212 - 213

Technical Session

This session delves into cutting-edge approaches to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. The spotlight is on Novel Technologies that explore the intricacies of challenging reservoir conditions when using gas and chemical methods with attention to CO2 and surfactant floodings. The focus is to understand the observed phenomena from the lab to the field, and how to use these new insights to improve reservoir performance.

0830-0855 220852
Utilization of Carbon Dioxide for In-Situ Precipitation of Calcium Carbonate for Conformance Control in Heterogeneous Porous Media

C. Willoughby, M. Balhoff, D. DiCarlo, The University of Texas At Austin
0855-0920 221024
The Role of Miscible Gas Mixing on CO₂-Enhanced Methane Recovery

K. Yamada, M. Delshad, L. Lake, K. Sepehrnoori, B. Fernandes, The University of Texas at Austin; R. Farajzadeh, Shell Global Solutions International BV
0920-0945 220726
Experimental Study to Investigate CO2 Mediated Oil Flow in Nanopores

D.A. Hegazy, X. Yin, Colorado School of Mines; R. Qiao, Virginia Polytechnic University; E. Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines
1015-1040 220801
Rethinking Surfactant Huff-n-puff For Enhanced Oil Recovery In Bakken: Recent Pilot Field Study Utilizing Multifunctional Biosurfactants

M. Pearl, Locus Bio-Energy; E. Nelson, J. Rothe, K. Black, P. Muus, Creedence Energy Services; A. Dittus, Hunt Oil Company; M. Shumway, Locus Bio-Energy; E. Kakadjian, Locus Bio-Energy Solutions; H. Au Yong, Locus Fermentation Solutions
1040-1105 220724
The Behavior Of Microemulsion In Unconventional Reservoirs: Insights From Molecular Dynamics Simulation

H. Xiong, Yale University; D. Devegowda, University of Oklahoma; N. Yuan, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology
1105-1130 220889
East Nesson Bakken Huff ‘n’ Puff Enhanced Oil Recovery Second Pilot: Water-Alternating-Gas Injection Using Produced Gas and Water

G. Pospisil, L. Griffin, M. Pearson, Liberty Resources LLC; C. Dalkhaa, Energy & Environmental Research Center; J.A. Sorensen, University of North Dakota; B. Kurz, Energy & Environmental Research Center; N. Bosshart, University of North Dakota, Energy and Environmental Research Center; A. Assady, Energy & Environmental Research Center; J. Zhao, University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center; M. Warmack, University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center; G. Ren, University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center; R. Giesbrecht, BASF Canada Inc.; G. Herman, BASF
Alternate 220922
CO₂ Foam Generation and Strength in the Presence of Oil at High Pressure and Temperature

H. Halsoy, A. Graue, Z.P. Alcorn, University of Bergen

2024 Technical Program

Advances in Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods