Application and Effect Analysis of Enhanced Oil Recovery in the Development of Heavy Oilfield: by the Development Example in Liaohe Oilfield of China

Abstract

The development of heavy oil is an important means to improve the total recoverable reserves. Therefore, to reduce the development cost, how to enhance the recovery of the heavy oil has been a common problem in the petroleum industry. In that case, how to use the technology of heavy oil recovery, depends on the present status and characteristics of heavy oil, etc. In addition, the development situation of heavy oilfield, is not only single technology but combined with other recovery technology, and it is important to enhance the recovery factor. China has the abundant heavy oil resources to accelerate the development of heavy oil. This paper will introduce the development situation of Liaohe oilfield, which is a typical heavy oil field in China, and discuss the knowledge and effect of China’s heavy oil development.