Discussion on technology trends of China's Heavy Oil Development

Abstract

The development of heavy oil is an important means to improve the total recoverable reserves. Reducing development cost and maximizing recovery factor from oil fields is a common problem in the petroleum industry. The development techniques for heavy oil development depend on the geological conditions of the oil fields. In this paper, we will introduce the characteristics of heavy oil in China, overview the several oil heavy fields development examples in China, organize the trend of China's heavy oil development technology, and discussion on knowledge and effect of China's Heavy Oil Development.