Under the strong support of KBTU and School of Energy and Petroleum Industry, the first laboratory dedicated to the development of oilfield chemical agents for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technologies grandly opened, January 10, 2024 in Almaty. The opening ceremony not only signifies the official launch of the laboratory but also marks a significant step forward in improving oil recovery efficiency and environmental sustainability in oilfield extraction.
Abdulakhat Ismailov, Dean of the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry, inaugurated the ceremony with a warm welcome to the guests and a brief overview of the laboratory's journey from concept to realization. He specifically highlighted the laboratory's research focus on the development of oilfield chemical agents for EOR.
Following him, Maratbek Gabdullin, the Rector of KBTU, delivered an inspiring opening speech. He emphasized the newly established laboratory's role in enhancing the university's research capabilities, promoting technological innovation in the petroleum industry, and its significance in creating future scientists and engineers.
Khaidar Tasibekov, the General Director of the Institute of Chemical Sciences named after A.B. Bekturov also made speech, congratulating the establishment of the laboratory dedicated to advancing EOR technologies. He stressed its importance in pushing the frontiers of chemical science and expressed high hopes for the laboratory's future achievements.
Additionally, Professor Wanli Kang from the School of Energy and Petroleum Industry expressed gratitude to all departments and individuals who contributed to and supported the establishment of the laboratory. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and stated that the laboratory is committed to building a high-level research team and making significant contributions to the petroleum oilfield chemistry industry.
The climax of the ceremony was marked by Rector Maratbek Gabdullin and Professor Wanli Kang cutting the symbolic red ribbon, signaling the official commencement of operations at KBTU's EOR laboratory a midst enthusiastic applause.
Talgat Tikebaev, the Vice-Dean, Bauyrzhan Sarsenbekuly, the Associate Professor, along with numerous masters and doctoral students, also attended the ceremony. Their participation not only showed the academy's support for this innovative project but also reflected the profound impact of the laboratory on education and research work.
It is noteworthy that the laboratory's main research direction will focus on developing and studying various types of chemical agents, aiming to address a range of challenges faced by Kazakhstan's oilfields, including issues related to high water content, high temperatures, and high salinity cases in reservoirs, as well as the production of heavy oil.
Specifically, the laboratory will delve into research areas such as:
1. Low-cost and efficient chemical oil displacement systems and their mechanisms.
2. Theories and technologies for treating oilfield produced fluids.
3. Development and research of functional gel particles control and displacement agents, and their mechanisms.
4. Development and study of CO2 displacement and plugging prevention systems in low-permeability reservoirs.
5. Development and performance control of high-temperature-resistant clean fracturing fluids.
6. Research on deep penetration plugging removal technologies for heavy oil reservoirs.
KBTU's EOR laboratory serves not only as a platform for technological innovation but also as an opportunity for students to gain practical experience and broaden their horizons. The establishment of this laboratory is a significant milestone not just for the university but for the entire energy industry, promising substantial progress in the development of oilfield chemical agents and enhanced oil recovery techniques.
In the future, KBTU will continue to support and promote the development of this laboratory, ensuring its leading position in global energy science and technology research. It is firmly believe that through team’s efforts and innovation, a significant contribution to the sustainable development of global energy. It will be expected to the brilliant achievements of KBTU's EOR laboratory in the future.
