Comprehensive review of foam application during foam assisted water alternating gas (FAWAG) method

A. Shabib-asl, M. A. Ayoub, A. F. Alta'ee, I. Bin Mohd Saaid, P. Paulo Jose Valentim

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Abstract

In the last few decades, much focus has been placed on enhancing oil recovery from existing fields. This is accomplished by the study and application of various methods. As for recent cases, the Study of fluid mobility control and sweep efficiency in gas injection process as well as Water Alternating Gas (WAG) method have demonstrated positive results on oil recovery and thus gained wide interest in petroleum industry. WAG injection application results in an increased oil recovery. Its mechanism consists in reduction of Gas Oil Ratio (GOR). However, there are some problems associated with this which includes poor volumetric sweep efficiency due to its low density and high mobility when compared with oil. This has led to the introduction of Foam Assisted Water Alternating Gas (FAWAG) technique, which in contrast with WAG injection, acts in improving the sweep efficiency and reducing the gas oil ration therefore maximizing the production rate from the producer wells. This study presents a comprehensive review of FAWAG process from perspective of Snorre field experience. In addition some comparative results between FAWAG and the other EOR methods are presented including their setbacks. The main aim is to provide a solid background for future laboratory research and successful field application-extend.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1896-1904
Number of pages9
JournalResearch Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Volume8
Issue number17
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • GOR
  • Mobility ratio
  • Sweep efficiency
  • WAG

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science
  • General Engineering

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