Surtek, Inc.

Engineering Evaluations

Reservoir Engineering and Geology Evaluation- The initial phase of implementing a chemical flood includes a sound reservoir engineering and geological analysis of the reservoir.  We seek to understand how injected fluids flow through the reservoir, waterflood oil recovery, the volume of oil in the reservoir that represents a target for the chemical flooding, what type of chemical flooding technique could be used and a strategy as to how to move forward to implement a chemical flood.  Numerical simulation can be a useful tool to assimilate this data.

Laboratory Services

A laboratory evaluation using oil, water, and rock from the field is essential for success in determining which chemical flood techniques are best for your reservoir.  The laboratory evaluation will not only show which flood technology can be used, but also provides an estimate of the volume of additional oil that can be produced, allowing for an informed go/no-go decision.

In addition to chemical flood design, we also handle special core studies, injectivity improvement, and imbibition studies. 

Numerical Modeling (Simulation)

Numerical simulation is the next logical step to translate chemical flood laboratory oil production to field performance. Oil production forecasts can then be used to calculate project economics.  The final decision to move forward with a field project should be made after careful technical and economic analysis.

Facility Design and Construction

Once reservoir engineering evaluations, laboratory studies and numerical simulation have shown that a technology can clear economic hurdles, proper facilities design and construction is essential.  Injected chemical solutions in the field must have not only the proper chemical concentrations but express the physical properties dictated by the laboratory study. Water treatment is an essential part of the mixing plant and can be a significant portion of the facility. 

• Pre-Design Performance & Engineering Parameters
• Project Specific Facility Design
• Purpose-Built Fabrication

Project Implementation

Project implementation does not simply mean design, fabrication and installation of the appropriate chemical EOR processing and injection facility.  Implementation really refers to successfully duplicating laboratory results on a field level.  Therefore, one should define project implementation as being characterized by the following key components:

• Site Installation, Commissioning and Start-up Services
• Local Operator Training and Direct Operational Supervision
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Management of Injected Chemical Recipe
  (Site Specific QA/QC Lab Setup & Instruction)
• Real-time Interpretation of Injection and Site Lab Data
• Professional Communication Between Field & Office Engineering

Project Monitoring

Continual monitoring of the project involves analyzing incoming data in order to react to what is happening in the field and making adjustments.  SURTEK can assist the operator in their effort to maximize oil recovery and economics.