Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Effectively evaluate and optimize any EOR process to maximize production output, lifecycle, and recovery of an asset to unlock its true value.
Our EOR solution incorporates the industry-standard physics engines for modelling complex processes together with machine learning optimization software to get you the insights you need to make optimal decisions.
Now you’re able to reduce risk when considering potential returns on investment by simultaneously accounting for the impacts on your production outputs relative to the costs to implement.
Make Informed Capital Investments
EOR processes require significant capital investment and require critical due diligence and consideration. Simulation provides clarity and allows you to understand the impacts – both on recovery and associated capital requirements – without the risks associated with field implementation while providing confidence in the resulting outcomes.
Account for the Complexities
As EOR is complex, the physics associated with a given process becomes increasingly complicated, and if not properly considered may lead to misguided conclusions.
Physics-based modelling and simulation delivers unparalleled accuracy to give you the information you need to make operational decisions while accounting for the underlying uncertainties of subsurface operations.
Flexibility for Any Process
No matter the process being considered, our robust physics engines and guided workflows allow for rapid investigation of even the most complex EOR evaluation. Some commonly considered processes include:
- Thermal – cyclic steam, steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD), steam-solvent co-injection, electrical heaters, in situ combustion, and electromagnetic/radio frequency (via connections to 3rd party tools).
- Chemical - alkaline, surfactant, and polymer (ASP), solvents, dimethyl ether (DME), nanoparticles, and VAPEX.
- Microbial – growth rates, reactions, and impacts with in situ fluids and rock.
- Other advanced operations - hydrates, low-salinity waterflooding (with chemical EOR), geochemistry impacts, aquathermolysis effects, and advanced wellbore modelling capabilities.
Real Results
The WAG development strategy has succeeded in achieving a high recovery, however, the gas production limits require better management of the high Gas-Oil-Ratio (GOR) during the later stages of the project. With the success of this foam feasibility study, the next steps will involve additional simulation studies on foam application, and a pilot test to understand and confirm the effectiveness of the foam injection. Read about the CEPSA Evaluates Application of Foam Injection to Mature WAG Field project.
- Achieved valuable insights into foam application for a unique, unexplored scenario
- Fine grid and history- matched sector models indicate foam has potential to reduce GOR and lead to incremental oil production
- CMG support team assisted CEPSA engineers throughout the study
- Reduced GOR, increased oil production and delayed onset of limiting GOR by one year
GEM
Compositional & Unconventional Simulator
- Unconventional Oil & Gas
- Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
- Chemical EOR (cEOR)
- Low Salinity Waterflood
- Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)
STARS
Thermal & Advanced Processes Simulator
STARS™ is the undisputed industry standard for the advanced modelling of recovery processes involving steam, solvents, air and chemicals. Investigate the effects of steam processes on heavy oil recovery by accurately modelling the effects complex thermal phenomena.
- Thermal & Heavy Oil
- Complex Wellbore Modelling
- Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (cEOR)
IMEX
Black-Oil & Unconventional Simulator
IMEX™ is the world’s fastest black oil reservoir simulator for modelling primary, secondary, and tertiary oil recovery processes. Quickly screen prospects, set up pilot designs, monitor and optimize field operations, and improve production performance.
- Conventional Black Oil Reservoirs
- Unconventional Reservoirs
- Secondary & Tertiary Oil Recovery
- Segmented Wells
