Course Overview

What does EOR mean in oil and gas?

Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) is not the only go-to process in the production of oil and gas products. This is because other methods may be used to recover oil from the soil or ground before its use: they are the primary and secondary recovery methods. However, enhanced oils recovery is utilised where neither of the processes mentioned above can be used to recover oil from the ground. In addition, research has shown that enhanced oil recovery is very efficient as it can improve the rate of extraction up to 60%, as opposed to the 30% capability of both primary and secondary oil recovery methods.

What are the three types of oil recovery?

In this course, we will examine the various methods of EOR and the intricacies involved in each of these processes. Also, we will expose participants to the government’s involvement in collaboration with private operators in the petroleum industry. Finally, we will discuss the different incentives that the government can give to the industry to allow for better operation and increased production of oil, which results in higher revenue for the country’s economy.

Although Enhanced Oil Recovery helps increase the productivity of oil, it also has its downsides. The majority of its demerits are a result of pollution, which are in various forms such as air, land and water pollution. Other environmental issues that may arise from EOR include erosion, contamination of water resources, air contamination from thermal operations and emissions etc. This course from Zoe Talent Solutions is designed to provide participants with the knowledge of the legal implications of EOR. You will also learn about ethical issues that may arise from EOR Operations. These include non-disclosure and confidentiality of trade secrets, non-competition clauses for employees etc.

 Course Objectives

The main objectives of this training course are to empower professionals with:

• The prerequisite knowledge on Enhanced Oil Recovery
• The technical information on other types of oil recovery methods
• An understanding of the legal framework for EOR Operations
• A complete understanding of the various mechanisms involved in the enhanced oil recovery
• The different ways in which the government may be involved in EOR Operations
• An overview of the various chemicals used in the EOR
• The knowledge of the health risks of EOR Operations on the land, people and country

 Training Methodology

Zoe Talent Solutions makes available to professionals a spectrum of training courses. For proper transfer of knowledge, these courses are taught by professionals with vast experience from specific fields. There are different methods through which the training is conducted; some are delivered in classrooms, while others are in the form of practical activities. Assignments, tasks and projects are given to participants by dividing them into groups. This is to foster interaction and a good working relationship among participants and between the facilitator and the participants. Where necessary, participants are assigned roles to play for better assimilation.

 Organisational Benefits

As a professional taking this course, organisations will benefit in the following ways mentioned below:

• Best practices in the operation of mature fields
• Expertise in the latest technologies in Enhanced oil recovery
• Easy acquisition and storage of the chemical components needed for EOR operations
• Partnership with the government to get incentives to increase productivity
• Higher knowledge on the legal framework regulating enhanced oil recovery to avoid legal issues
• Increased revenue from the specialised skill of its employees
• Up-to-date information gives the organisation a competitive edge and leverage in the industry

 Personal Benefits

As a certified professional in this field, you will benefit from the following:

• Current and world-class knowledge on enhanced oil recovery processes
• A valuable asset to any organisation you join
• Specialisation in the field of oil recovery – whether primary, secondary or enhanced/tertiary
• Knowledge of the various chemical components utilised in the process and appropriate quantity to be applied in each production stage
• Insight into the current trends in petrology and production of oil, including factors affecting such changes
• The skillsets to understand the interconnectedness of extraction of oil and the environment, the health of the people and the economic implications of the country
• Leverage in bargaining with employers and potential investors
• Vast knowledge on the types of reservoirs best suitable for EOR Operations
• An understanding of the different models that can be used to get the best of enhanced oil recovery

Who Should Attend?

This course would be the best option for :

• An employee in the upstream petroleum sector
• An investor or potential investor in the petroleum sector
• A government official in the petroleum regulatory agencies
• A legal and compliance officer of oil-production companies
• A petroleum engineer
• An environmental health advocate

 Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Enhanced Oil Recovery

• Definition and Meaning of Enhanced Oil Recovery
• History and Purpose of Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Conditions for the use of EORs
• Other types of Oil Recovery methods

– Primary Recovery

– Secondary Recovery

• Advantages and Disadvantages of each method

 Module 2: Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods.

• Miscible gas injection
• Chemical injection
• Thermal oil recovery
• Benefits of the Methods of Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Essential Chemical types Utilised in EOR Operations and their Importance

 Module 3: Established Models in EOR Operations

• Mathematical model
• Black-oil model
• Compositional Model
• Non-isothermal Compositional Model.
• Numerical Model
• Computational Model
• Unified Mathematical Model

 Module 4: Most Suitable Reservoirs for EOR Operations

• Heavy oil reservoirs
• Unconventional reservoirs
• Heterogeneous reservoirs

 Module 5: Formulas Used in EOR Operations

• Factors for Determining Essential Parameters in EOR
• Oil Displacement Efficiency
• Macroscopic Oil Displacement Efficiency/Volume sweep
• Microscopic Oil Displacement Efficiency/Pore-scale

 Module 6: Government Involvement in EOR

• Concept of Incentives in Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Types of Incentives
• Reasons for Incentives
• Cases Relating to Incentives Vis a Vis Enhanced Oil Recovery Operations

 Module 7: Health and Wealth Implications of EOR Operations

• Health Challenges Associated With Enhanced Oil Recovery Plants
• Economic Benefits of Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Economic Disadvantages of Downsides of Enhanced Oil Recovery

 Module 8: Newer and Cleaner Enhanced Oil Recovery Technologies 

• Concept of Plasma Pulsing
• Origin and Development
• Procedure and Technicality Involved in Plasma Pulsing
• Health and Economic Advantages of Plasma Pulsing

 Module 9: Legal Implications of Enhanced Oil Recovery

• Legal Frameworks and Regulatory Guidelines for Enhanced Oil Recovery.
• Ethical Principles: Non-disclosure and Confidentiality
• Legal Documents Required for EOR Operations
• Insurance