How Do EOR Chemicals Improve Sweep Efficiency in Reservoir
2025-12-12
In the quest to maximize oil recovery, a primary challenge is the reservoir's inherent heterogeneity, which causes injected water to follow the path of least resistance, bypassing significant oil volumes. This is where EOR Chemicals from Nuoer Energy play a transformative role. By fundamentally altering the fluid dynamics within the reservoir rock, our advanced chemical formulations are engineered to significantly enhance sweep efficiency, ensuring that more of the reservoir is contacted and more crude oil is mobilized towards production wells.
The core mechanism involves using tailored chemicals to address specific subsurface challenges. Nuoer Energy's product portfolio targets the key physical properties that hinder efficient sweep:
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Polymers increase the viscosity of the injected water, improving its mobility ratio against the oil and preventing fingering.
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Surfactants drastically reduce the interfacial tension between oil and water, enabling the displacement of trapped, residual oil droplets.
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Alkaline Agents can react with native acids in the crude to generate in-situ soaps, enhancing the effectiveness of surfactants.
For a detailed look at our flagship product line designed for sweep improvement, refer to the table below:
| Product Name | Primary Chemical | Key Function | Target Reservoir Condition |
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| NuoerSweep HPAM | Partially Hydrolyzed Polyacrylamide | Increases water viscosity for better conformance | High-permeability sandstone reservoirs |
| NuoerSweep ASP Blend | Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer Synergistic Formula | Reduces interfacial tension & improves mobility control | Moderate salinity, medium-light oil reservoirs |
| NuoerSweep Thermo-Stable Polymer | Sulfonated Polyacrylamide | Maintains viscosity at high temperatures | High-temperature reservoirs (up to 120°C) |
EOR Chemicals FAQ
Q: What is the difference between sweep efficiency and displacement efficiency?
A: Sweep efficiency refers to the volumetric extent of the reservoir that is contacted by the injected fluids (macro-scale). Displacement efficiency is the fraction of oil moved from the pores within the swept zone (micro-scale). EOR Chemicals from Nuoer Energy are designed to improve both simultaneously.
Q: How long does it take to see results from a chemical EOR sweep improvement project?
A: The response time varies based on reservoir size, well spacing, and chemical design. Typically, a positive production response can be observed within several months to a year after the chemical slug injection, with the full benefits accumulating over the project's lifespan.
Q: Are these chemicals safe for the reservoir and production equipment?
A: Absolutely. Nuoer Energy formulates its EOR Chemicals with strict compatibility testing. Our products are designed to minimize scaling, corrosion, or formation damage. We provide comprehensive compatibility studies and treatment recommendations to ensure safe and efficient operations throughout the project lifecycle.
Enhancing reservoir sweep is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. It requires precise chemical solutions backed by robust laboratory analysis and reservoir modeling. Nuoer Energy is committed to partnering with you to diagnose your specific sweep challenges and deploy the most effective chemical strategy to unlock your field's full potential.
Ready to engineer a higher recovery factor for your asset? Contact our team of EOR specialists at Nuoer Energy today for a detailed consultation and tailored product proposal.