DPE Careers DPE Supplier

Innovation &
Technology

I N N O VAT I O N & T E C H N O L O G Y
TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY

EOR – Enhanced Oil TECHNOLOGY NOW

Recovery EOR – Enhanced Oil Recovery

Unconventional Oil

Matrix Acid Stimulation

There are two phases involved with the extraction of oil from reservoirs that are
employed as the extraction develops. Primary recovery leads to a natural depletion of the Acid Fracturing
reservoir. In order to aid oil, recovery water is pumped to sweep oil and also to maintain
Hydraulic Fracturing
reservoir pressure, this is the ‘second recovery’ phase of the operation. If water injection
fails to recover all the oil reserves ‘tertiary recovery’ techniques are employed to harvest Gas Lift
the remaining deposits.
Waterflood
We have successfully implemented EOR extract using
hydrocarbon miscible gas, the team is currently Drilling Wells

working towards employing new EOR technology, such Drill the well on Simulator Training at Maersk Training facilities, DWC
as low salinity.
OVERCOMING TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGES

EOR development is not without its technical drilling challenges. There are considerations
Advanced Inspection Techniques
concerning our existing infrastructure, with certain facilities requiring significant
upgrades. However, the development of EOR capabilities will help prolong the shelf life of Advanced Design Engineering
the company.
Laser surveying to building 3D models
EOR – Hydrocarbon Miscible Gas
 EOR using hydrocarbon miscible gas is an interesting technical development as the gas
associated with oil production can be re-injected.

Our Mishrif reservoir is the ideal depth to apply effective hydrocarbon miscible gas
injection. In addition, the size of the reservoir combined with the quality of the rock
allows extensive oil recovery. The oil quality – light – ensures miscibility with the
associated gas. Based on the favourable vertical and horizontal conditions we ran
numerous tests throughout the 1990’s. The successful horizontal pilot proved to be a
technical success, yielding positive economic results. 

EOR – Low Salinity

 As technology evolves we are constantly monitoring the optimum method to employ
EOR in our offshore assets. 

Low salinity water (EOR LSW) highlights the effect

salt water has on oil recovery. Replacing sea water
injection with low saline water increases the recovery
of oil. This is a relatively new concept but one that is
nearing maturity in terms of R&D and testing, we are
starting to see the global implementation of this
extraction technique.

Using water involves much lower capital investment and operating costs, leading to a
more favourable financial outcome compared to other EOR methods. In fact, LSW is
considered the cheapest EOR method available.

We have conducted a number of studies, and have found that our reservoirs fit the
criteria for effective EOR LSW recovery. A pilot is underway prior to field implementation.

© Dubai Petroleum. All rights reserved.

Dubai Petroleum is an ISO 14001 certified Company committed to continuously improve our efforts towards protecting the environment.