Mechanistic study of steam assisted gravity drainage in heavy oil naturally fractured reservoirs

Mechanisms of Fluid Migration and CO2 Storage in Low Permeability Heavy Oil Reservoirs Using High-Pressure Microfluidic CO2 Flooding Experiment

“…Due to the intrinsic characteristics of heavy oil reservoirs, such as their high viscosity and substantial content of colloids and asphaltenes, traditional production methods face significant challenges when it comes to effectively extracting these resources. , Viscosity reduction has long been recognized as a critical factor in the successful exploitation of heavy oil reservoirs. Currently, commonly used methods for viscosity reduction of heavy oil include steam injection through thermal recovery, in situ combustion, and the use of chemical reagents and surface active agents as emulsifiers. , However, in practical applications, these methods still encounter some inevitable issues.…”