At Nakasawa Resources, we are committed to the continuous improvement of solutions to economically increase the amount of oil that can be extracted throughout the production process.
With this in mind, we held a virtual conference where we highlighted three studies that present best practices in the sector and propose interesting and innovative strategies and alternatives in the recovery of hydrocarbons through high quality technologies:
Operation Philosophy During Steam Injection into Oil Wells
WHAT DID WE DO?
Analyze the principles that govern through an Operation and Control Philosophy in Steam Generation and Injection Operations in the Improved Hydrocarbon Recovery. The analysis was based on data obtained in the control systems of the NK 30 TTS Steam Generator and the operations to steam injection wells.
To develop an operational philosophy to guarantee the effectiveness and efficiency of steam injection in oil wells.
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
- The importance of keeping reliable data of the process to obtain reliable results in the process of Steam Generation and Injection in oil wells.
- When initiating a cycle of Steam Generation and Injection, a sequence of activities must be followed to avoid counter pressures or failures in the system.
- An operational parameter outside the limit can shorten the life of the generator, the treatment plant or the injection well.
You can consult the complete study here
Characterization of Viscosity and Behavior in Thermal Processes Applied to Heavy Crude Oil Deposits
WHAT DID WE DO?
Analyze 56 samples of heavy, extra-heavy and bitumen oil at different temperatures taking into consideration the effect of temperature, the impact of viscosity on the movement of fluids within the porous medium and its direct impact on the productivity of the wells.
To understand in detail the main variables affecting the viscosity behavior of heavy crudes.
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
- The viscosity of heavy crudes, extra-heavy crudes and oil sands, show a reduction in several orders of magnitude as a function of the increase in temperature.
- The viscosity of heavy crudes presents a drastic reduction within the range of 100°F to 200°F.
- In a range between 250°F – 300°F, the viscosity of the crude is reduced and the behavior becomes practically asymptotic.
- In line with the existing literature and experience in the massification of improved hydrocarbon recovery projects, the reduction in viscosity due to the increase in temperature results in a significant increase in crude oil rates.
You can consult the complete study here
Evaluation Of Reservoir Parameters In Gas Injection Enhanced Recovery Projects
WHAT DID WE DO?
Analyze well data, production history, reservoir pressure, validate existing PVT information in the area, integrate the geological model provided, calculate the SSOP of the reservoir, determine reserves through the analysis of production decline curves and material balance, and finally, generate an exploitation plan to drain the remaining reserves of the reservoir through enhanced oil recovery with gas injection.
To evaluate reservoir parameters and reservoir production behavior through enhanced hydrocarbon recovery with gas injection
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
- The ideal gas injection parameters in the Enhanced Recovery project
- The best production zones and petrophysical properties are located in the central part of the field.
You can consult the complete study here
Owner of several companies in the energy and mining sector, and inventor of the design and engineering of the Super Matroid Heater and Ultra Filtration Systems for the oil and gas industries.
