Mechanisms of interaction of CO2 with reservoir oil
https://doi.org/10.31660/0445-0108-2023-6-11-78-87
Abstract
The article aims to examine the mechanisms of miscible and immiscible interaction of CO2 with oil in detail. The study aims to investigate the effects of these mechanisms on the physical properties of oil, recovery efficiency, and oil reservoir parameters. This will enhance our understanding of the impact of these processes on oil production and carbon management. The article takes an analytical approach to examine the processes of CO2 dissolution in oil, changes in physical properties, and mechanisms of oil displacement in the pore space. The study utilises the results of laboratory experiments on the interaction of CO2 with oil. It reveals how the miscible interaction of CO2 with oil can alter the physical properties of oil, enhancing its flowability and recovery efficiency. An analysis of immiscible interactions enables us to comprehend the mechanisms of oil displacement and optimize the process. The work is relevant to oil production and carbon management, providing data for the development of more efficient production technologies and methods.
About the Authors
A. G. KhakimovRussian Federation
Alisher G. Khakimov, Postgraduate,
Arkhangelsk.
N. A. Eremin
Russian Federation
Nikolai А. Eremin, Doctor of Engineering, Scientific Director of the Department of Well Drilling and Oil and Gas Field Development, Professor; Professor at the Department of Oil Field Development and Operation; Head of the Analytical Center for Energy Policy and Security, Chief Researcher,
Arkhangelsk; Moscow; Moscow.
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Review
For citations:
Khakimov A.G., Eremin N.A. Mechanisms of interaction of CO2 with reservoir oil. Oil and Gas Studies. 2023;(6):78-87. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.31660/0445-0108-2023-6-11-78-87