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Research Shows Boosts to EOR from Supercritical CO2 Foam
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute and UT Austin say they have found a way to squeeze more oil from reservoirs and to keep sequestered carbon from migrating to the surface using supercritical CO2 foam injection.
Exxon Ramps Up Use of Its Custom Proppant After Positive Results
The black sand made at refineries is delivering production gains of up to 18% in comparison tests as a lightweight proppant, Exxon engineers said at URTeC.
For Best EOR, Add (or Reduce) Salt in Frac Fluid Recipe
Changing the salinity of frac fluid in a reservoir may boost EOR efforts, according to a research paper presented at URTeC.
M&A Target BPX Boasts Long-Term Eagle Ford Plans
BP’s onshore U.S. shale subsidiary is under the M&A magnifying glass as it boasts ‘great returns’ in fields in South Texas.
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Research Shows Boosts to EOR from Supercritical CO2 Foam
Researchers at Southwest Research Institute and UT Austin say they have found a way to squeeze more oil from reservoirs and to keep sequestered carbon from migrating to the surface using supercritical CO2 foam injection.
Exxon Ramps Up Use of Its Custom Proppant After Positive Results
The black sand made at refineries is delivering production gains of up to 18% in comparison tests as a lightweight proppant, Exxon engineers said at URTeC.
For Best EOR, Add (or Reduce) Salt in Frac Fluid Recipe
Changing the salinity of frac fluid in a reservoir may boost EOR efforts, according to a research paper presented at URTeC.
M&A Target BPX Boasts Long-Term Eagle Ford Plans
BP’s onshore U.S. shale subsidiary is under the M&A magnifying glass as it boasts ‘great returns’ in fields in South Texas.
BP Targets 25% Resource Recovery from Eagle Ford Refracs
BPX employs a strategy that’s “a little bit country, a little bit rock and roll” to maximize assets across the portfolio, especially in the Eagle Ford, says Shawn Holzhauser, vice president for development.
More Meat Off the Bone: New Refrac Methods Drive Production Gains
Liner hanger components and bullhead frac combinations are boosting refract results.
Carbon Capture Outlook Shows Signs of Brightening
Companies big and small are responding to global incentives to catch and store CO2.
2025 E&P Meritorious Engineering Awards for Innovation
Hart Energy honors 16 technologies that demonstrate upstream engineering excellence.
Oxy’s Hollub: EOR Essential to Energy Security as Oil Supply Peaks
EOR will be essential in U.S. energy security as reservoirs currently supplying U.S. oil will peak in the coming few years, said Vicki Hollub, Oxy president and CEO.
Exxon to Transport, Store 2 mtpa of CO2 from Calpine Facility
The CO2 from Calpine Corp.’s cogeneration facility will tie into Exxon Mobil’s CO2 pipeline system on the Gulf Coast for sequestration and enhanced oil recovery purposes.