DOI: https://doi.org/10.36719/2663-4619/113/290-295
Parvin Gurbanov
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University
Master student
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3576-0180
qurbanovparvin2000@gmail.com
Application of Technologies for Optimizing Oil Extraction in Fields
and Increasing Production
Abstract
Optimizing oil production from reservoirs requires the application of advanced reservoir management techniques and recovery enhancement technologies to maximize production rates and extend the economic life of oil reservoirs. Effective recovery begins with comprehensive reservoir characterization, including geophysical and petrophysical analyses to identify optimal drilling locations and improve the accuracy of reservoir modeling. Primary recovery techniques rely on natural reservoir pressure, but secondary and tertiary recovery techniques are required to enhance recovery. Commonly used secondary recovery techniques include flooding and gas injection to maintain reservoir pressure and force hydrocarbons toward production wells. Tertiary recovery, or enhanced oil recovery (EOR), involves thermal, chemical, and gas injection techniques to modify fluid properties and mobilize residual oil.
Steam injection into heavy oil reservoirs improves flow rates by reducing viscosity, while chemical techniques such as polymer and surfactant flooding increase filtration efficiency and displacement. Advanced production technologies further optimize production. Hydraulic fracturing increases permeability in low-porosity formations, allowing for higher flow rates. Horizontal and multi-directional drilling techniques maximize reservoir contact, increasing productivity. Digital oilfield solutions that combine real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and automation improve decision-making and operational efficiency. Sustainable production strategies, including CO₂-EOR and other environmentally responsible approaches, improve long-term field viability while reducing the environmental impact of hydrocarbon production.
Keywords: Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR), Reservoir Management, Artificial Lift Technologies, Hydrocarbon Recovery Optimization, Digital Oilfield Technologies