Results of the First Polymer Flooding Pilot at East-Messoyakhskoe Oil F

摘要

East-Messoyakhskoye is a giant oil green field,unique in terms of oil reserves,located in arctic conditions.The main distinctive field characteristic is viscous oil in the cold,unconsolidated reservoir.Understanding all the challenges of developing such reservoirs,a proactive study of polymer floodingbegan at an early field development stage.A lot of study and research has been done,including the fullrange of necessary elements.This paper summurises the first pilot project results,gained experience and achievements that allowedus to successfully implement the pilot project,confirm the prospects of polymer flooding technology andlay the foundation for further work.