... Abstract Here we report on in-depth water diversion using sodium silicate to increase oil recovery at the Snorre field, offshore Norway. A comprehensive qualification program revealed that the onset of gelation can be controlled; this was demonstrated in realistic core flood experiments as well...

... Abstract Alkaline surfactant polymer (ASP) floods often induce silicate scaling. Scaling of the production tubing, rod pumps and other surface equipment causes frequent workovers, resulting in increased costs and non-productive time. High treatment rates and short run times drove the re...