Polymer Flooding News
Latest EOR Updates & Industry Trends
Polymer Flooding News. Polymer Flooding is continuously evolving, with new research, case studies, and technological advancements shaping its role in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR). This section keeps you informed with the latest industry updates, expert insights, and global trends.
From breakthrough field applications to innovations in polymer formulation and injection strategies, this page gathers essential news, research papers, and reports from leading oil and gas organizations.
✅ The Latest Polymer Flooding Industry News. Keep track of market trends, regulatory updates, and industry shifts affecting polymer EOR projects worldwide. Stay ahead with expert opinions, company announcements, and advancements in chemical EOR solutions.
✅ Updates on New Research and Case Studies. Explore technical papers, field trials, and real-world case studies demonstrating successful polymer flooding applications. Learn from past projects, identify best practices, and discover innovative solutions to enhance oil recovery.
✅ Insights into Emerging EOR Technologies. Discover new polymer formulations, injection techniques, and water treatment solutions that improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Get expert insights into the future of polymer flooding, from smart polymers to AI-driven reservoir monitoring.
✅ Reports on Global Polymer Flooding Projects. Gain access to detailed reports on ongoing and completed polymer flooding operations worldwide. Compare reservoir characteristics, production improvements, and key lessons learned from diverse EOR projects across different regions.
Check back regularly for fresh content and explore how polymer flooding continues to evolve as a leading EOR strategy!
You can also explore our YouTube channel for additional videos, expert interviews, and podcasts covering key topics in polymer flooding. For more in-depth content, navigate the Polymer Flooding Guide to access technical insights, case studies, and best practices. If you’re looking for structured learning, visit our Academy for online training courses designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in polymer EOR and conformance control.
Rethinking EOR: Why It’s Time to Abandon the “Primary, Secondary, Tertiary” Model
After years of working on polymer flooding and chemical EOR, I’ve come to believe that one of the biggest barriers to better oil recovery isn’t technical—it’s psychological and historical. That’s why I put together this presentation: to challenge the long-standing primary / secondary / tertiary model and show why polymer flooding deserves a seat at the table much earlier.
I’m making my slides available here for anyone who’s interested in moving the industry forward with scientifically sound, field-proven technologies.
In this presentation, I walk through:
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The current state of oil recovery—and why it’s not good enough
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How confirmation bias, framing, and legacy thinking have slowed EOR adoption
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Why calling polymer flooding “tertiary” is misleading and unproductive
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Field results (Hilcorp, Pelican Lake…) showing the success of early-stage polymer injection
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The real economics of polymer flooding vs. exploration
We’ve been injecting water since the 1920s and still only recover about 35% of oil in place. Meanwhile, polymer flooding has a proven track record—with over 80% success in field projects globally. So why do we wait until it’s almost too late to try it?
I believe it’s time to break the mold. This presentation is my contribution to that conversation
You can also check our YouTube channel for additional videos and podcasts and navigate the Polymer Flooding Guide for more content or our Academy for training courses.
Microfluidics with Stuart Kinnear – Excel or Routine Podcast
🔬 From Lab Chips to Oilfields – with Stuart Kinnear – CEO of Interface Fluidics
In this episode “Microfluidics with Stuart Kinnear for the Excel or Routine Podcast”, I chat with Stuart Kinnear, co-founder and CEO of Interface Fluidics. Stuart shares the story behind Interface and what it is like to lead a high-tech company in oil and gas! We talk about:
– What microfluidics is (and why it matters)
– Real stories from oilfields using new testing tools
– Polymer floods, frack fluid cleanup, waterflood problems
– The future of fluid testing in oil & gas and beyond
We also dig into what it’s like to build a startup, work with companies like Equinor, and where this technology is headed next.
👉 If you’re into energy tech, innovation, or just love a good founder story, this one’s for you.
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EOR Podcast
Enhanced Oil Recovery in Argentina: A Conversation with Gastón Fondevilla Sancet (CAPSA)
Enhanced Oil Recovery in Argentina: A Conversation with Gastón Fondevilla Sancet (CAPSA). In this episode of our EOR podcast, I sat down with Gastón Fondevilla Sancet, Engineering Manager at CAPSA, to discuss his extensive experience in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and reservoir engineering in Argentina. Capsa has been at the forefront of polymer flooding deployment in Argentina with a pilot in 2007 in Diadema field: very heterogeneous reservoirs with oil viscosity above 100cP. The injected polymer viscosity is around 120cP to address heterogeneity issues with punctual gel treatments to slow down the front. Gastón also shares insights about the on-going surfactan-polymer trials to further enhance recovery.
…Polymer Flooding Economics Spreadsheet
Gain a clear and structured approach to evaluating the economic feasibility of polymer flooding and other chemical EOR methods with this three-sheet spreadsheet. Polymer Flooding Economics Spreadsheet provides a basic yet accurate estimate of total costs, helping you rank candidate projects, build stronger scenarios, and make informed decisions about implementation.
…Master the Basics of Polymer Flooding
Polymer Flooding Basics Training
Are you looking to enhance your expertise in polymer flooding for enhanced oil recovery (EOR)? Our Polymer Flooding Basics Training Course is designed to give you a solid foundation in this critical EOR technique, helping you maximize oil recovery while improving operational efficiency.
…EAGE IOR+ conference 2025
Don’t miss the conference EAGE IOR 2025 (Improved Oil Recovery) in Edinburgh, from April 2nd to 4th!
EAGE IOR 2025
I will be presenting 1 paper titled: Breaking the Mold: Reassessing Polymer Flooding and the Outdated ‘Primary, Secondary, Tertiary’ Model. I am attaching the introduction here.
Introduction
We can start this introduction with a little game. Imagine that you’re an engineer-in-training, full of ambition and excitement about entering the oil and gas industry. Before even setting foot in school, you decide to get a head start and do some reading on how things work. Naturally, you begin with a quick internet search, typing in keywords like “oil recovery processes” or “oil extraction stages.”
…New Online Training Course! Polymer Flooding 101
New Release: Polymer Flooding 101 Online Course!
Are you looking to expand your knowledge of polymer flooding and its real-world applications? We are thrilled to introduce the Polymer Flooding 101 Online Course, designed for anyone eager to learn the fundamentals of this essential enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method.
Total duration: approx 265 minutes.
New Online Training Course!
New Online Course: Polyacrylamides – Markets & Technology with a Focus on EOR
We are excited to introduce our latest online training course: “Polyacrylamides – Markets & Technology with a Focus on EOR”! This course is designed for industry professionals, market researchers, and beginners looking to gain a deep understanding of polyacrylamides, their markets, stakeholders, and applications in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Polymer Flooding in particular.
…CNPC R&D workshop on waterflooding in carbonate reservoirs
CNPC waterflooding carbonates workshop
CNPC waterflooding carbonates workshop. I had the privilege of participating in a workshop organized by CNPC R&D on waterflooding in carbonate reservoirs in Dubai in November 2024. The topic was “Development Strategy and Waterflood Design in Carbonate Reservoirs”. I gave a presentation of the first day about the status of Primary, Secondary, Tertiary development mindsets at the light of psychology and field data… Strange combination one could say. I let you have a look at the slides of the presentation.
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The Excel Or Routine Podcast with Randy Seright – Part 5: Water shut-off and conformance
The Excel Or Routine Podcast with Randy Seright – Part 5: Water shut-off and conformance
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: EOR podcast – conformance and water shutoff. Join us for Part 5 of The Excel Or Routine Podcast featuring Randy Seright, a leading expert in Polymer Flooding and Water Shut-Off. In this insightful episode, we discuss the fundamentals of water shut-off and conformance technologies, exploring their critical role in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and reservoir management.
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