Energi Simulation Centre at Heriot-Watt University at EAGE IOR+ 2025

The Energi Simulation Centre at Heriot-Watt University is proud to announce its active participation in the upcoming 23rd EAGE Symposium on Improved Oil Recovery (IOR+ 2025), scheduled from April 2 to 4, 2025, in Edinburgh, Scotland. This prestigious event provides a platform for engineers, researchers, and industry leaders to exchange knowledge and insights on advancements in Improved and Enhanced Oil Recovery (IOR/EOR).

Several distinguished members of the Energi Simulation Centre will be presenting their latest research:

Ms. Saba Mahmoudvand

  • Presentation: “Effect of the Immiscible to Miscible Transition on 3-Phase Displacements in Systems of Arbitrary Wettability”
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 11:15 AM – 11:40 AM
  • Location: Kirkland room
  • Affiliation: PhD Student, Heriot-Watt University
  • Link to Details

Dr. Alan Beteta

  • Presentation: “Evidence of Viscous Crossflow during Polymer Enhanced Oil Recovery”
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 11:40 AM – 12:05 PM
  • Location: South Hall
  • Affiliation: Research Fellow, Heriot-Watt University
  • Link to Details

Mr. Saeid Ashtari Larki

  • Presentation: “Viscous Fingering Dynamics in Carbon Capture: Impact of CO₂ Solubility and Relative Permeability Selection in CCS”
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:55 PM – 2:20 PM
  • Location: South Hall
  • Affiliation: PhD Student, Heriot-Watt University
  • Link to Details

Ms. Célia Silva

  • Presentation: “Is there value in using ATBS type polymers in lower temperature and salinity reservoirs?”
  • Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:55 PM – 2:20 PM
  • Location: Kirkland room
  • Affiliation: PhD Student, Heriot-Watt University
  • Link to Details

Session Chair Roles: Dr. Alan Beteta

In addition to his presentation, Dr. Alan Beteta will be chairing multiple sessions during the symposium:

  • Session: Pilot and field experience 1 /Polymer 1
    • Date & Time: Wednesday, Apr 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:40 PM
    • Location: South Hall
    • Co-Chair: Dawood Mahruqi (Petroleum Development Oman)
    • Link to Session Details
  • Session: IOR Fundamental Science and Mechanisms 2
    • Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:40 AM
    • Location: Kirkland room
    • Co-Chair: Almohannad Alhashboul (Saudi Aramco)
    • Link to Session Details
  • Session: Alternative Subsurface Opportunities 2
    • Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 1:50 PM – 3:05 PM
    • Location: Kirkland room
    • Co-Chair: Leonid Surguchev (Hydrogen Source AS)
    • Link to Session Details
  • Session: Economic and Sustainable IOR
    • Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
    • Location: Kirkland room
    • Co-Chair: Helber Cubillos (Ecopetrol)
    • Link to Session Details

Join Us at EAGE IOR+ 2025!

The Energi Simulation Centre invites all attendees to join these sessions and presentations to gain insights into cutting-edge research and advancements in IOR/EOR. We look forward to engaging discussions and collaborations that will shape the future of oil recovery technologies.