Heavy Oil & Asphaltenes

Enhancing Oil Recovery in Cyclic Steam Wells with Enercat Technology

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Traditional cyclic steam stimulation methods face significant operational limitations, including restricted heating radii and low oil recovery rates. These limitations are often exacerbated by high interfacial tension, which traps immobile oil within reservoirs, greatly restricting cumulative oil production. Synergetic's Enercat™ technology directly addresses these challenges by effectively reducing interfacial tension, thereby significantly enhancing oil mobility and boosting overall recovery efficiency.

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Core Issue

Problem

Conventional cyclic steam stimulation methods yield restricted oil recovery rates and confined heating radii, often limited to between 10–20 meters. High interfacial tension within oil-wet reservoirs traps significant amounts of immobile oil, severely limiting the overall production efficiency and cumulative oil output.

Solution & Results

The deployment of the Enercat Tubing Tool substantially reduces interfacial tension within reservoirs, transforming oil-wet conditions to water-wet. This transition enhances oil mobility and allows trapped, previously immobile oil to move more freely toward the wellbore, significantly boosting recovery efficiency. Enercat™ Technology yielded notable improvements in cyclic steam recovery operations:

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31% reduction

in interfacial tension from 11.9 mN/m to 8.2 mN/m, as confirmed by laboratory testing.

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Up to 3× increase

in drainage radius, expanding from a typical 10–20 meters to as much as 30 meters.

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Significantly increased

oil access due to improved fluid mobility and expanded effective drainage area.

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VISUAL SHIFT

Before & After Images

The images offer a visual comparison of conditions before and after installation, clearly illustrating the impact of our technology. These snapshots highlight key changes in reservoir behavior, fluid mobility, and overall performance enhancements.

Quantified results

Supporting Data

The following data provides quantitative validation of the results achieved. Metrics are drawn from field measurements and performance tracking, offering clear evidence of improved efficiency, recovery, and operational effectiveness.

Impact & outlook

Conclusion

Synergetic’s Enercat™ technology substantially enhances cyclic steam stimulation performance. By significantly reducing interfacial tension and expanding the drainage radius, it offers transformative operational advantages and economic benefits, positioning itself as a critical solution for the future of heavy oil recovery operations.