The Energi Simulation Centre at Heriot-Watt University is excited to present multiple research papers at the upcoming SPE International Conference on Oilfield Chemistry, taking place from 9–10 April 2025 at the Galveston, Texas, USA.

Papers:

1. “Modelling Halite Risk During CO₂ Injection in a Heterogeneous Reservoir: A North Sea Field Case”
   Authors: Ogundipe, O.M., and Mackay, E.J.
   Session: Inorganic Scale – Modelling
   Date & Time: 9 April 2025, 08:30 – 12:00
   Location: Grand Hall A
   Link to Session
2. “Silicate Scale Prevention During Low Temperature Geothermal Brine Production Using a Polymer-Based Scale Inhibitor/Dispersant”
   Authors: Mohammadi, S., Sorbie, K.S., Boak, L., Jarrahian, K., and Mackay, E.J.
   Session: Inorganic Scale – Inhibition
   Date & Time: 9 April 2025, 13:30 – 17:00
   Location: Grand Hall A
   Link to Session
3. “Scale Inhibitor Retention and Release on Carbonate Substrates”
   Authors: Igder, M., Sorbie, K.S., Sneddon, G., Boak, L., Mackay, E., and Singleton, M.
   Session: Inorganic Scale – Inhibition
   Date & Time: 9 April 2025, 15:30 – 16:00
   Location: Grand Hall A
   Link to Session
4. “Optimization of Injection Brine Composition and Impact of Geochemical Reactivity to Reduce Mineral Scaling Risk”
   Authors: Al Behadili, A., Mackay, E., and Gusmão, P.
   Session: Inorganic Scale – Modelling
   Date & Time: 9 April 2025, 08:30 – 12:00
   Location: Grand Hall A
   Link to Session
5. “The Impact of Reservoir Properties on the Sulphate Content of Produced Brine in Carbonate Reservoirs under Seawater-Alternating-Gas Injection”
   Authors: Gusmão, P., and Mackay, E.J.
   Session: Inorganic Scale – Modelling
   Date & Time: 9 April 2025, 08:30 – 12:00
   Location: Grand Hall A
   Link to Session

​Session Chair Roles: Mr. Michael Singleton

Michael Singleton, the Manager of FASTrac at Heriot-Watt University’s Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering, will be chairing two sessions during the conference:

• Inorganic Scale – Modeling: This session, occurring on 9 April from 08:30 to 12:00 in Grand Hall A, will highlight recent advancements in understanding inorganic scale prediction, deposition, and inhibition through computational modeling. ​Link to Session
• Inorganic Scale – Inhibition: Scheduled for 9 April from 13:30 to 17:00 in Grand Hall A, this session will present a range of advances in scale inhibition, from improved understanding of inhibitor chemistries to treatment optimization in challenging scaling environments. Link to Session