TCP on Enhanced Oil Recovery

Its primary focus is on improving the economics of EOR, increasing the recovery of oil originally in place, and extending reservoir economic life. The EOR TCP plays an important role in fostering international collaboration. Each member country obtains access to a large pool of knowledge and experience in all aspects of EOR, from fundamental research to field implementation. Results of research and field trials are shared and knowledge gaps can be identified. There is also strong participation from universities, research institutes and industry.

The activities of the EOR TCP mainly cover information exchange on independent research activities carried out by the participating countries, the results of which are disseminated through annual Executive Committee meetings, two-day workshops and one-day symposia.

• Studies of fluids and interfaces in porous media
• Surfactants and polymers
• Dynamic reservoir characterization
• Thermal recovery
• Gas flooding techniques
• Emerging technologies