The Petroleum Institute University and Research Center (PI) said it recently signed a technical research services agreement with Solvay
Group that will allow it to establish an automated chemical enhanced oil recovery
(EOR) formation laboratory in Abu Dhabi.
“Adding the automated chemical EOR Formulation Laboratory to
the Petroleum Institute Research Center reinforces our previous efforts in EOR
research particularly in the domains of chemical EOR, hybrid EOR and
conformance processes,” PI President
Thomas Hochstettler said.
The laboratory in Abu Dhabi will replicate proprietary
robotic technologies that Solvay developed and used in many of the world’s most
challenging oilfields. PI plans to use Solvay’s market expertise to customize
the systems at its oil fields in Abu Dhabi.
“Solvay has made considerable investments in the past decade
to develop innovative technologies in the field of EOR, and we are honored that
PI recognized our technological leadership,” EOR of
Solvay
Vice President David Sorin said. “This agreement demonstrates our commitment to developing
long-term relationships with our key partners, including through the transfer
of sensitive technology.”
