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SPE Permian Basin Energy Conference and Exhibition
22–24 Sep 2026 | Bush Convention Center, Midland, Texas  

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Permian Focused EOR Advancements

Wednesday, 23 September
Ballroom
Technical and Invited Presenter
This session explores surfactant- and gas-based enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods tailored to the Permian Basin. It highlights key design considerations, including water salinity and chemical compatibility; subsurface challenges, such as inter-well communication through natural and induced fractures; and surface challenges related to infrastructure design, equipment operation, surveillance, and the quantification of incremental recovery. The presentations bring together the knowledge, experience, and perspectives of operators, service companies, and academia to provide a current assessment of the progress, challenges, and opportunities associated with EOR implementation in the Permian Basin.
Chairperson
Francisco Tovar, Session Chair - Oxy
Chrysanthe Munn - BPX Energy
  • 0830-0900 234653
    Designing and Placing Surfactant System for Delaware Basin Brines: Compatibility, Iron Risk Mitigation, and Near-Wellbore Performance Signals
    E. Huerta, Innospec; T. Hsu, A. Witthayapanyanon, P. Akkararut, BASF Corporation
  • 0900-0930 234656
    Surfactant Huff-n-Puff Treatments for Connected Fracture Networks in Unconventional Reservoirs
    I. Ataceri, G. Haddix, K. Raney, V. Brock, C.W. Strickland, Third Wave Production; D. Schechter, Louisiana State University
  • 0930-1000
    Advancing Gas EOR in Shale: Lessons from a Chevron-Led Permian Basin Pilot
    D. Kumar, P. Trakulhoon, Chevron