Steamflooding Light Crude Oil Reservoirs: A State-of-the-Art Review: Topical Report

摘要

An investigation into light oil steamflooding was initiated to determine if the advantages of using steam to recover crude oil as demonstrated with heavy crude oil reservoirs could be successfully applied to light crude oil reservoirs. The first phase of this investigation involved a search of the available literature to determine the state-of-the-art in light oil steamflooding. Reports on field tests, laboratory investigations, and simulation studies of light oil steamfloods were obtained and reviewed. Also, steamflooding experts were consulted when necessary to obtain information not available in the public domain. This document, which summarizes the findings, is divided into five primary sections: literature reviews, field projects, research projects, discussion, and conclusions. 96 refs., 2 tabs. (ERA citation 14:005816)