Solvent SAGD before it was cool

Must-read about solvent SAGD

production flux lines in a steam chamberSome solvent SAGD field trials are for sale. Seeing their applications can help you evaluate a potential purchase of their properties.

One early solvent trial is very interesting in its description and simulation of the solvent process.

Even before the operator decided to start construction, she decided to include solvent as part of her recovery process. She was counting on a 60% bitumen recovery factor.

This application is a must-read for anyone that is thinking about solvent injection.

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Tags: Thermal, Heavy Oil

  8 Aug 2016



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