Recent Developments in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) Processes

Dear Colleagues,

The global demand for energy continues to rise, driven by increasing populations and economic growth. This demand places a significant strain on traditional oil production methods, which are often limited by declining reservoir pressures and the presence of challenging geological formations. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques offer a crucial solution to this challenge, maximizing oil production beyond traditional primary and secondary recovery methods. EOR technologies involve injecting fluids, gases, or heat into reservoirs to mobilize and extract additional oils that would otherwise remain trapped. These techniques are becoming increasingly essential for unlocking the full potential of existing oilfields and for extending their productive life.

This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research in EOR, focusing on the latest advancements in experimental studies, modeling and simulation, AI, and innovative equipment development.

We invite researchers to contribute articles exploring various aspects of EOR, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Smart water flooding;
• Nanotechnology in EOR;
• CO₂-EOR;
• Microbial EOR;
• Low-salinity water flooding;
• EOR in shale reservoirs;
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in EOR;
• Hybrid EOR techniques;
• EOR for heavy oil;
• Environmentally friendly EOR.

This Special Issue will showcase the latest breakthroughs in EOR, paving the way for a more sustainable and efficient future in energy. We encourage researchers to submit their work to contribute to this critical area of research.

Dr. Alireza Kazemi
Guest Editor

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