Application of polymer and micellar-polymer flooding in Louisiana

Conference · Fri Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Louisiana Dep Nature Resources and Louisiana Geol Surv et al Enhanced Oil Recovery - State of Louisiana; (United States)

OSTI ID:6248888

Braden, Jr, M W

For chemical flooding to have a better chance of success in reservoirs in Louisiana, existing formation problems potentially detrimental to oil recovery have to be overcome. High-salinity, high-temperature reservoirs will require improved micellar systems. Alkaline flooding tests in progress will determine feasibility for future activity. Polymer flooding for sweep improvement and reservoir defect correction shows current application. Success of the salinity-tolerant micellar systems currently underway in other parts of the country could open new doors for future activity using this process in the state. Attention must be paid to the existence of strong natural water drive before serious considerations are given to micellar-polymer or alkaline flooding. At the present time, polymer applications, both for areal sweep improvement and problem correction, appear to hold considerable promise.

• OSTI ID: 6248888
• Report Number(s): CONF-820213-
• Journal Information: Louisiana Dep Nature Resources and Louisiana Geol Surv et al Enhanced Oil Recovery - State of Louisiana; (United States), Conference: Enhanced oil recovery conference, New Orleans, LA, USA, 3 Feb 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
OIL WELLS
CAUSTIC FLOODING
MICROEMULSION FLOODING
WATERFLOODING
HIGH TEMPERATURE
LOUISIANA
PLANNING
POLYMERS
REGIONAL ANALYSIS
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
RESERVOIR ROCK
SALINITY
ENGINEERING
FEDERAL REGION VI
FLUID INJECTION
MISCIBLE-PHASE DISPLACEMENT
NORTH AMERICA
RECOVERY
USA
WELLS
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