Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)

This course, "Carbon Capture and Storage for Enhanced Oil Recovery," provides a comprehensive overview of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies, focusing on their application in Enhancing Oil Recovery. Participants will learn about various carbon capture methods, storage options, and the use of CO2 for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). The course covers the technical aspects of CO2-EOR, including different miscibility conditions, Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) determination, and industry simulation tools. Through a blend of lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, attendees will gain the skills needed to implement CCUS technologies effectively, aiming to reduce carbon emissions while maximizing oil recovery. This course is ideal for professionals in reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering, and related fields.

Location - Houston, TX

June 22 - 26, 2026

Topics

The course "Carbon Capture and Storage for Enhanced Oil Recovery" covers a wide range of topics, including:

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) Overview

• Global warming and the role of CCS
• Reservoirs, seals, and storage in aquifers and depleted oil fields
• CO2 trapping and monitoring methods

Reservoir Rock/Fluid Properties

• Core analysis and variations in rock properties
• Phase behavior of gas, oil, and CO2
• Application of flow unit concepts

CO2-EOR Screening Criteria and Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP)

• Mobility Ratio (M) and Capillary Number (Nc)
• Screening criteria and injection patterns for CO2-EOR
• Experimental and correlation methods for MMP determination

Design of CO2-EOR Flooding Technology

• Pilot design and methodology
• Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) and carbonated water applications
• Analytical and numerical calculations for CO2-CCS and CO2-EOR projects

Industry Reservoir Simulation for Gas EOR

• Concepts and types of reservoir simulation
• Uses and limitations of industry simulators
• Steps for a successful simulation study

These topics are delivered through a blend of lectures, discussions, practical exercises, and industry videos to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement CCUS technologies effectively.

Audience

This course is designed for professionals involved in CO2 utilization, sequestration, and enhanced oil recovery projects. Ideal participants include:

• Reservoir engineers
• Petroleum engineers
• Production engineers
• EOR project engineers
• Subsurface engineers
• CO2 and CCS project engineers
• Geologists and geophysicists
• Petrophysicists

Course Level

Foundation

Prerequisite

N/A