The Electro-Magnetic(EM)method is a newly developed technology aiming at heavy oil and in-situ bitumen production in an environmentally friendly way with smallest possible surface footprint.This paper outlines the process of the development of the new EM technology for heavy oil and in-situ bitumen production.It documents the step-by-step approach following the roadmap from the white-paper technology analysis to the commissioning and performing of field tests.A reservoir simulation example is provided for in-situ production with EM-heating.The current status of the technology is R&D;pilot operation is expected from 2012/13 on.
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