In-situ combustion (ISC) offers a compelling solution for enhancing oil recovery, particularly for heavy crude oils. This process involves the oxidation and pyrolysis of hydrocarbons, generating heat ...

Hydrocarbons, which are an essential component of crude oil and natural gas, form under pressure and high temperatures in the deep ocean floor. In the Guaymas Basin in the Gulf of California, ...

A compound chemical system was developed to address the formation damage in heavy oil reservoirs caused by asphaltene deposition and clay swelling. The dynamic process of asphaltene deposition was ...