Heavy Oil & Asphaltenes

Interfacial Tension Reduction and Enhanced Oil Recovery with Enercat Technology

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Midcontinent Basin

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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 typically achieves recovery rates under 20%, largely due to limited heating radii of just 10–20 meters. High interfacial tension in oil-wet reservoirs immobilizes oil, preventing it from flowing freely toward the wellbore, and severely restricting cumulative oil production potential.

Solution & Results

Synergetic’s Enercat Tubing Tool substantially reduces interfacial tension by transforming reservoirs from oil-wet to water-wet conditions. This shift enables previously immobile oil to become mobile, improving oil migration to the wellbore. Furthermore, the technology significantly expands the effective drainage radius, thus markedly enhancing cumulative oil recovery.

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31% reduction

in interfacial tension (from 11.9 to 8.2 mN/m).

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184,968 barrels

of original oil-in-place (OOIP) accessible with an increased drainage radius.

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50% improvement

in oil recovery efficiency, rising from 20% to 30%, significantly boosting cumulative production.

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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.