Description
The key objective of the project is development of energized fracturing fluids for use in oil and gas reservoir formations typical for the Central Euopean reservoirs, which are recently just in recognition. Transferring foreign experiences is not the solution, and already known methods may require modification or development. The project is expected to achieve development of optimal energized fracturing fluid compositions for use in Central Europe. Minimization of environmental impact of the backflow (waste water) in the fracturing process is also one of the main goals of the project. The results of the project, of the nature of the common good, will enable resolving controversies associated with fracturing andenbroaden the public, general knowledge. It will also be helpful in avoiding conflicts between the industry, environment protection, and the expectations of local communities. The main mission of the University of Stavanger in ENFLUID project are the studies of CO2 interaction with the components of fracturing fluids, and mutual relationships between the properties of the fluids and the formation rocks.
Summary of project results
The main goal of the project was development of energized fracturing fluids for use in oil and gas reservoir formations in Central Europe. Despite much efforts, still much have remained to be done in the area of energized fracturing of rocks typical for the Central European reservoirs. Transferring the American or foreign experience was not the solution, and already known methods may require modification or development. This has become important in the case of European gas shales, parameters of which were just in recognition when the project was launched. This project addressed the topic of the usage of petrophysical, mineralogical, and geochemical analyses in formulating the criteria screening the energized fluid fracturing and enhanced oil recovery. Research of the effects of energized fluids application on the geochemistry of the formation in the short and in the long-term was helpful in the design of energized fracturing fluid for work in different formations of Central Europe. Additionally a flexible method of treatment and recycling of flowback fluid, was also designed.
Summary of bilateral results
The project has enabled close contacts with the Norwegian partner in the area of research and didactic cooperation, and strengthening of these ties. Project activities allowed for the broadening of thematic spectrum of Polish Norwegian research cooperation hitherto, on new issues, and mutual presentation of achievements of partner units (including research and studies conducted in Poland). There was also possible to launch scientific exchange including young staff (doctoral students), who get acquainted with the technologies of oil and gas industry in the partner countries. The most important however, was the possibility of the exchange of scientific thought through scientific visits, and mutual use of the research equipment in partner units, to expand the research capabilities. One of considerable billateral results is also the improvement of the attractiveness of study and widening the didactic contents on our universities, thanks to the mobility of academics to partner institutions. It must be underlined that the project partners are recently preparing further projects within the existing consortium, possibly extended to additional entities from Poland and Norway.