Advanced Techniques in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Smart Reservoir Management
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "H1: Petroleum Engineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 39
Special Issue Editor
Interests: petroleum exploration technologies; drilling & completion strategies; reservoir management; sustainable practices (including carbon capture); risk management; digitalization in petroleum operations; economic analysis & market trends; greenhouse gas reduction; renewable energy integration
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will focus on cutting-edge research and innovative applications in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and modern reservoir management. We seek contributions that explore novel chemical EOR methods, such as the use of polymeric nanofluids and surfactants, as well as advanced computational approaches, including Machine Learning and AI, for reservoir characterization and production optimization. This Issue will also cover topics related to conformance control, water cut reduction, and the mitigation of formation damage, aiming to bridge the gap between fundamental research and field-scale implementation for sustainable hydrocarbon recovery. This collection of papers will serve as a vital resource for researchers and industry professionals seeking to advance the state of the art in reservoir engineering. The scope includes both theoretical and experimental studies, as well as case studies demonstrating successful field applications. We encourage submissions that address the economic and environmental aspects of these technologies, ensuring a holistic view of future energy production. This Special Issue is a critical platform for sharing knowledge that will drive the next generation of smart and efficient oil recovery processes.
Dr. Tarek Arabi Ganat
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- enhanced oil recovery (EOR)
- nanofluids
- reservoir simulation
- machine learning
- water cut management
- formation damage
- production optimization
- smart wells
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