Construction of a Digital Tool for Increasing Oil Recovery in New and Existing Assets

SPEAKERS

Geoffrey Thyne Chief Technology Officer, ESal

ABOUT THE SESSION

Geoffrey Thyne, the Chief Technology Officer at Engineered Salinity, brings over 35 years of expertise in oil and gas, with a specialization in enhancing oil recovery through water chemistry manipulation. His career spans roles in research, academia, and industry, including positions at Arco Oil and Gas, California State University-Bakersfield, Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Wyoming’s Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute. Having deeply explored the potential of optimizing water chemistry for improved recovery, Geoffrey transitioned back to the private sector with ESal, LLC. He will share his insights on developing a digital tool designed to boost oil recovery in both new and existing assets.

He will delve into the critical role of wettability as a major determinant in oil recovery processes, emphasizing its strong dependence on the chemical composition of both oil and brine within petroleum reservoirs. Through extensive research and field experience, he highlights how changes in water chemistry can significantly influence wettability, thereby impacting the efficiency of oil extraction. By collecting and analyzing sufficient data on the interactions between oil, brine, and reservoir rock, a deterministic system of equations can be developed to model these complex relationships. This mathematical framework enables the creation of advanced software tools that leverage existing reservoir data to provide deeper insights into recovery potential. Such tools can help operators better understand how to manipulate water chemistry for optimal results, leading to more targeted and cost-effective recovery strategies. These insights are particularly valuable for enhancing production from mature fields and maximizing the output of new developments. By turning complex chemical interactions into actionable intelligence, this approach bridges the gap between geoscience and operational performance. The result is a digital solution that not only improves recovery but also contributes to more sustainable and efficient resource management in the oil and gas sector.

Key Topics-

1. Wettability is the major control on oil recovery.
 

2. Wettability is a function of the oil and brine chemical composition in petroleum reservoirs.
 

3. Sufficient data on the relationship between wettability and oil and brine chemical composition allows development of a deterministic system of equations.
 

4. This deterministic system can be used to develop software that adds significant value to existing data.

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