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i EOR: intelligent enhanced oil recovery

AI-Powered Intelligent Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Software Maximizing Reservoir Recovery with Machine Learning & Automated Optimization

Performance Highlights Recovery Rate Boost: Increases hydrocarbon recovery by 15–30% compared to conventional EOR methods.

Real-Time Optimization: Continuously adjusts injection parameters (water, gas, chemical) for maximum sweep efficiency.

Cost Efficiency: Reduces EOR operational costs by 20–40% through AI-driven chemical & energy optimization.

Risk Mitigation: Predicts & prevents early breakthrough, fingering, and injectivity loss with 85%+ accuracy.

Compatibility & Integration

Data Inputs

  • Reservoir Data: Static models (PETREL™, CMG), well logs (LAS), core data, PVT reports.
  • Real-Time Feeds: SCADA (WITSML), downhole sensors (pressure/temperature gauges), production data (OSIsoft PI).
  • Third-Party Software:
    • Reservoir Simulators (Eclipse®, tNavigator®) – AI refines simulation inputs.
    • Production Optimization Tools (PIPESIM®, Nexus®) – Syncs with lift strategies.

Control Systems

  • Injection Well Automation: Adjusts water/gas injection rates via PLCs (Modbus, OPC-UA).
  • Chemical Dosing Systems: AI-controlled surfactant/polymer injection (HART/Foundation Fieldbus).

How It Works: AI-Driven EOR Optimization

  1. Reservoir Screening & EOR Selection
  • AI Evaluates:
    • Reservoir rock/fluid properties (permeability, viscosity, wettability).
    • Historical production decline curves.
  • Recommends Optimal EOR Method:
    • Water Flooding (low-cost, high-sweep efficiency).
    • Gas Injection (CO₂, miscible/immiscible).
    • Chemical EOR (Polymer, Surfactant-Polymer, Nanofluids).
    • Thermal (Steam Flooding for heavy oil).
  1. Smart Injection Management
  • Adaptive Water Flooding:
    • AI adjusts injection rates & patterns based on real-time pressure data to avoid channeling.
  • CO₂ WAG (Water-Alternating-Gas) Optimization:
    • ML predicts minimum miscibility pressure (MMP) and optimizes WAG cycles.
  • Chemical EOR Precision Dosing:
    • AI models surfactant adsorption and polymer viscosity degradation to minimize waste.
  1. Production Monitoring & Anomaly Detection
  • Early Breakthrough Warning:
    • Detects water/gas breakthrough via rate/pressure anomalies.
  • Conformance Control:
    • Recommends gel treatments or injection profile modifications to fix uneven sweep.
  1. Economic & Sustainability Analytics
  • ROI Forecasting:
    • Calculates NPV (Net Present Value) of EOR projects with uncertainty ranges.
  • Carbon Footprint Reduction:
    • Optimizes CO₂ recycling and energy use per barrel.

 

Technical Advantages

Feature

Traditional EOR

AI-Powered EOR

Decision Speed

Months (manual sims)

Real-time (AI models)

Accuracy

Static assumptions

Dynamic learning

Cost Efficiency

High chemical waste

AI-optimized dosing

Integration

Standalone

SCADA/PLC automation

 

Deployment Options

  • Cloud-Based (AWS/Azure): For multi-field portfolio analysis.
  • Edge Computing (On-Premise): For real-time well control.

Dashboard Features

  • EOR Performance Heatmaps (sweep efficiency, recovery factor).
  • Automated Alerts (injector/producer imbalances).
  • Remediation Recommendations (stimulation, shut-ins).

Case Study Results

  • Field A (Carbonate Reservoir):
    • +22% recovery after AI-optimized polymer flooding.
    • $8M saved in reduced chemical costs over 3 years.
  • Field B (Mature Sandstone):
    • CO₂-EOR efficiency improved by 30% via AI-controlled WAG cycles.
  • Why Choose Our AI EOR Solution?
  • Higher Recovery – Extract more from mature fields.
    ✅ Lower Costs – Reduce chemical/energy waste.
    ✅ Faster Decisions – No more trial-and-error.
    ✅ Seamless Integration – Works with your existing SCADA/simulators.

Ideal for:

  • Brownfield Revitalization
  • Unconventional EOR (Shale, Tight Oil)
  • CO₂ Sequestration Projects