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Professional training course · OG-041
Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods
Primary and secondary recovery typically leave the majority of oil in the reservoir. Enhanced oil recovery methods can unlock significant additional reserves from mature…
- 5 daysClassroom
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- £2,850Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Primary and secondary recovery typically leave the majority of oil in the reservoir. Enhanced oil recovery methods can unlock significant additional reserves from mature fields, but they require careful screening, design and economic evaluation.
This LLMI course covers EOR principles and the main methods: gas injection, thermal recovery, chemical flooding and emerging techniques including CO2-EOR linked to carbon storage. Participants learn screening criteria, pilot design, monitoring and economics, supported by field case studies.
The course helps engineers and managers evaluate EOR opportunities for their own assets.
Course Objectives
Explain recovery mechanisms and EOR principles
Describe gas, thermal and chemical EOR methods
Apply EOR screening criteria
Plan and evaluate EOR pilots
Assess EOR economics and risks
Understand CO2-EOR and links to carbon storage
Target Audience
Reservoir and petroleum engineers
Production engineers
Asset and development managers
Field development planners
Researchers in EOR
Technical professionals in mature fields
Course Methodology
Technical lectures with field examples
Screening exercises
Pilot design workshops
Economic evaluation exercises
Group discussions
Course outline
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1Day 1: Recovery Principles
- Primary, secondary and tertiary recovery
- Displacement efficiency
- Sweep efficiency
- Mature field challenges
- EOR market overview
- Exercise: Recovery factor analysis
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2Day 2: Gas Injection Methods
- Miscible and immiscible gas injection
- CO2 flooding
- Nitrogen and hydrocarbon gas
- Water alternating gas
- Operational issues
- Case study: CO2 flood
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3Day 3: Thermal and Chemical Methods
- Steam injection
- In-situ combustion
- Polymer flooding
- Surfactant and alkaline flooding
- Low-salinity water
- Exercise: Method comparison
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4Day 4: Screening and Pilots
- Screening criteria
- Laboratory studies
- Pilot design
- Monitoring and surveillance
- Scaling up
- Workshop: EOR screening for a field
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5Day 5: Economics and Future Trends
- EOR economics
- Risk assessment
- CO2-EOR and storage
- Digital tools for EOR
- Project decision-making
- Capstone: EOR project proposal
Dates and fees
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods course?
The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, Istanbul, Geneva, Barcelona, Rome, Munich.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,850 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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