Print this page Enhanced Oil Recovery-Carbon Dioxide Injection
John Poullain, P.E.
Course Outline
This two-hour online course provides the basics of Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). It introduces the physics, fundamental engineering aspects of applications, and the economics basis on which it is implemented. Applicable regulations are discussed. Examples of projects, potential for future production, ongoing R & D, and what’s next for the process are discussed.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to
enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
The following topics for CO2 EOR technology are covered in the course:
- Why CO2 is used for EOR and how it works;;
- Estimates of additional oil produced;
- Screening reservoirs for suitability and availability;
- Sources of CO2;
- Economics of the technology;
- CO2 sequestration methods;
- Coupling CO2 emissions reduction with CO2 EOR goals;
- Examples of field operations; and
- Future potential for production and ongoing R & D by DOE and others.
This course is intended for civil engineers, project engineers, planners, and contractors.
Benefit to Attendees
The student will better understand the basics of Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).
Course
Introduction
The US is facing challenges: reducing dependence on foreign energy sources and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. Coupled with these two problems carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery has gained much attention. There are two choices for reducing emissions of CO2: using the CO2 for EOR or sequestering it. Sales of sequestered CO2 captured from emissions help defray some of the costs for implementing and operating carbon capture. Also, using the CO2 reduces the costs of sequestering and protects the environment from greenhouse gases.
Environmental benefits of CO2 EOR projects:
- Reduces emissions of greenhouse gases.
- Offsets use of resources such as coal.
- Improves local air quality.
Course Content
This course is based on the DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) publication, “Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery”.
Enhanced Oil Recovery-Carbon Dioxide Injection
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Course Summary
This course can serve as a primer for the fundamental engineering and economics basis of CO2 usage in EOR projects. The basics of CO2 flood operations, systems and technologies for pushing crude oil through rock formations from injection well toward producing wells are described. Ongoing R & D for sequestration, emission capturing and coupling CO2 sources with EOR are also discussed.
References
For additional technical information related to this subject, please refer to:
http://www.netl.doe.gov/home/homepage
National Energy Technology Laboratory, It covers fundamentals, control, collection, regulations.
http://www.epa.netl.doe.gov/technologies/carbon_seq/index.html
DOE field projects for sequestration etc.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
