Application of enhanced oil recovery methods in Kazakhstan has been ongoing for decades
alongside the continued discovery of new oil and gas fields in the Pre-Caspian Basin. The …

Processing crude oil of variable composition, especially due to the need to process crude oil
blends obtained from various sources, presents a tremendous process challenge. This is …

Air injection is a promising method to enhance light crude oil recovery. To effectively utilize
this technology, understanding the oxidation behaviour and interactions of SARA …

Ebullated bed vacuum residue hydrocracking and fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) are among
the most profitable processes in modern refining. Their optimal performance is vital for …

The increased surface area of reservoir rock due to the presence of clays and the catalytic
impact of clays are known to enhance the in-situ combustion (ISC) performance. But the …

The precipitation and deposition of asphaltene are among the most pressing issues in the
petroleum industry. This flow assurance issue may cause formation damage in porous …

The objective of this study is to investigate the intermolecular interactions between the
surfactants and the fractions of heavy crude oils. Two possible interactions were considered; …

During the aqueous-nonaqueous hybrid bitumen extraction (HBE) or the solvent extraction
processes of unconventional oil ores, especially for the ores with high asphaltene content …

Asphaltene Precipitation is a major issue in both upstream and downstream sectors of the
Petroleum Industry. This problem could occur at different locations of the hydrocarbon …

The increasing global demand for heavy oil and bitumen underscores the need for
innovative extraction techniques that address the challenges of high viscosity and low …