Energy Efficient Technologies of Hydrocarbon Resources Development

Substantial deterioration of oil and gas reserves base is noted in many petroleum regions of the world. Improving the energy efficiency of resource extraction processes at any stage of the development of oil and gas fields is a priority. It is important to tactically and strategically plan all oil recovery technologies as early as at the initial geological study of the field. At different stages of field investigation a variety of techniques are being used for oil extraction modelling: physical, mathematical, geological-statistical. Special attention is given to the use of constantly operating geological and technological models for exploration and development control. Two example pilot projects for the Ural foredeep reef carbonate deposits in Russia and for the Mishrif formation at Zubair field in Southern Iraq justify prospectivity of comprehensive technology development of hydrocarbon exploration and production and have real life value. Suggested technical and technological solutions as use of existing facilities for gas injection, resuscitation of old wells, application of modern improved oil recovery techniques are aimed to reduce capital costs, create adequate development system which will allow to increase oil recovery on the depleted oil fields, increase work efficiency of gas distribution system during seasonal peaks of gas consumption.