MENU SIGN IN CONTACT Home Technical Challenges Heavy Oil Heavy Oil Massive reserves, technical challenges, and huge rewards CONTACT US RELATED DOCUMENTS Some of the world’s largest reserves are heavy oil reservoirs. With oil in place equal to the largest conventional oil fields in the Middle East, heavy oil reserves are found in more than 30 countries around the globe. Our focus is improving the development and exploitation of deposits in existing heavy oil regions and increasing recovery from underdeveloped deposits. This requires balancing economics and reducing the energy requirements and environmental footprint of producing these reserves. Heavy oil resources are twice those of conventional oil. The main challenge of heavy oil is not finding the resources but in extracting, recovering, producing, and selling heavy crudes within often changing economic guidelines. To bring these extensive reserves into economic viability, all parameters, disciplines, and personnel need to be optimized to work in perfect sync for exceptional operations. We have the expertise and technologies to cover all the reservoir, drilling, completions, and production bases and bring heavy oil recovery within practical reach. Software Model reservoir geology and flow with expert interpretation and consulting. Reservoir Description Plot out a target-by-target production strategy. Well Construction Accurately place and construct your producer, injector, and monitor wells. Completions Maximize your project's value through its entire lifecycle. Production Optimization Manage data, simulation, and equipment for ongoing operational optimization. Related Information VIEW ALL CASE STUDY First Thermal COLOSSUS Liner Hanger System Manufactured in Oman for Steam-Assisted EOR PDO achieves goal of maximizing local content while acquiring highly specialized equipment to withstand cyclic steam stimulation (CSS). CASE STUDY North Sea Operator Improves Cement Bonding for Waterflood CemFIT Shield system eliminates mud channeling and creates a competent barrier across the shale. BROCHURE Valves for Heavy Oil Applications Cameron solutions for critical and high-temperature service. CASE STUDY GeoSphere 475 Reservoir Mapping Service Enables Geosteering in Complex Carbonate Reservoir, Sicily Reservoir mapping-while-drilling service managed structural uncertainty during drilling operations. BROCHURE Heavy Oil Production Enhancement Unconventional heavy oil production optimization. CASE STUDY Simultaneously Producing Oil and Injecting Water Saves KOC USD 4 Million ESP technology with dual concentric tubing completion improves the economics of water injection. OUR SITES TECHNICAL CHALLENGES BUSINESSES OPERATIONS BRANDS RESOURCES Privacy Terms of Service Sitemap Locations © 2021 Schlumberger Limited. SLB 31.17 2.74 By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept Cookies Settings