The course is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of the design principles, classifications, screening criteria, and field applications of both current and advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) processes. It presents an integrated perspective on waterflooding and EOR, explaining how each process is linked to fundamental reservoir engineering principles and how these concepts translate into field performance. The course covers chemical, miscible gas, and thermal EOR methods in detail, highlighting their mechanisms, design considerations, and operational challenges.

Emphasis is placed on the importance of early EOR planning—often implemented in a secondary recovery mode—to meet design objectives and maximize recovery. The program addresses data acquisition requirements, workflow development, reservoir characterization, geological considerations, operational constraints, and uncertainties associated with various EOR methods. It also discusses the rationale for waterflooding, common causes of failure, and strategies for improvement. Detailed case studies from worldwide field applications are used to illustrate practical implementation of chemical, miscible, and thermal EOR techniques. In addition, advanced and hybrid EOR methods—such as low-salinity flooding, microbial EOR, and other emerging technologies—are presented and discussed.

The course is delivered in an interactive learning environment that combines lectures, industry videos, and analysis of real field cases to reinforce key concepts and practical understanding.