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Hands-on Laboratory Training on Chemical EOR at Lab EOR ITB: Bridging Knowledge, Industry, and Innovation

Hands-on Laboratory Training Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR) di Lab EOR ITB, kolaborasi dengan OGRINDO ITB menghadirkan pelatihan praktis bagi profesional industri migas.

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, Enhanced Oil Recovery Laboratory of Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), in collaboration with Oil and Gas Recovery for Indonesia (OGRINDO) ITB, successfully conducted the Hands-on Laboratory Training Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery (CEOR). This event served as an important platform for industry professionals and academics to gain a deeper understanding of Chemical EOR metode through direct laboratory practice.

The main activities in this Hands-on Laboratory Training Chemical EOR were Screening Polymer and Surfactant Formulation, carried out intensively at the EOR Laboratory ITB. Participants not only learned the theoretical foundations but also conducted a series of comprehensive laboratory tests to evaluate the performance of chemical EOR under various reservoir conditions.

Figure 1. Training participants listening to the instructor’s explanation of Chemical EOR at Lab EOR ITB

Training Details

  1. Screening Polymer

In this session, participants conducted several key tests to assess polymer performance, including:

  • Fluid–Fluid Compatibility Test: viscosity measurement, polymer–water compatibility, filtration ratio, screen factor, and thermal stability test
  • Rock–Fluid Compatibility Test: static adsorption test, dynamic adsorption test and IPV, as well as injectivity test (RF and RRF)
  • Coreflood Test: the test of tertiary oil recovery to evaluate the potential improvement of oil recovery
Figure 2. Surfactant testing session: participants engaged in an interactive discussion with the instructor on laboratory testing methods

2. Surfactant Formulation Lab Test

This session focused on surfactant formulation under various laboratory conditions, including:

  • Fluid–Fluid Compatibility Test: uji kompatibilitas surfaktan dengan air, IFT test, phase behavior test, IFT thermal stability test, and filtration test
  • Rock–Fluid Compatibility Test: wettability test, static adsorption test, dynamic adsorption test, and capillary desaturation curves (CDC) test
  • Coreflood Test: the test of tertiary oil recovery test to evaluate the effectiveness of surfactants in mobilizing residual oil.
Figure 3. Laboratory practice session: participants conducting direct fluid–rock compatibility testing

Through this series of tests, participants gained hands-on experience in CEOR laboratory evaluations using methods applied globally in the oil and gas industry. This further strengthens the position of Lab EOR ITB as a research and training center equipped with facilities and expertise capable of addressing the real needs of Indonesia’s petroleum industry.

Training Participants

This training was attended by professionals from various national oil and gas companies, namely:

  • Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) – including PHE OSES, PHE ONWJ, and PHE SHU SDRE
  • Pertamina EP (PEP) – including PEP Zone 7
  • Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM)
  • Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR)
  • Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI)
Figure 4. Group photo of Hands-on Laboratory Training Chemical EOR participants at Lab EOR ITB.
Figure 5. Chemical EOR training participants at the Faculty of Mining and Petroleum Engineering, ITB.

Impact and Benefits

Through this hands-on experience, participants not only enhanced their technical skills, but also gained strategic insights to support increased recovery factor and the sustainability of Indonesia’s energy sector.

With complete laboratory facilities and the support of experienced experts, Lab EOR ITB together with OGRINDO are ready to become strategic partners for the oil and gas industry in developing and implementing Enhanced Oil Recovery technologies in Indonesia.

This training is a tangible form of collaboration between OGRINDO ITB and Lab EOR ITB in strengthening human resource capacity in the oil and gas sector. It provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Chemical EORimplementation, from laboratory scale to field applications.

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Four Trapping Mechanisms: How CO₂ Stays Safely Locked Underground

Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Indonesia explained with trapping mechanisms, global case studies, storage potential, and OGRINDO ITB services to support Net Zero Emission

Climate change caused by the increasing CO₂ emissions is a major challenge we face today. To prevent its impact, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) emerges as a proven safe solution to store CO₂ deep underground. CCS not only prevents emissions from reaching the atmosphere, but also becomes an essential foundation of Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)—a pathway that allows CO₂ emissions to be transformed into valuable opportunities.

Figure 1. General scheme of a CCS project: starting from capturing CO₂ emissions, transportation, to permanent storage beneath the earth’s surface (Ali et al, 2022)

Four CO₂ Trapping Mechanisms
The long-term security of CO₂ storage is ensured by four natural mechanisms that complement each other over time:

  1. Structural Trapping
    CO₂ that moves upward due to density differences will be stopped by the caprock. Since gas density tends to be smaller than oil and water, CO₂ gas will gradually move in a vertical direction. To ensure CO₂ remains trapped within the formation, caprock yang cukup reliable, with extremely low permeability and wettability that favors strong water wet conditions.
  2. Residual Trapping
    A portion of CO₂ is trapped within the rock pores as small immobile bubbles. This mechanism provides long-term storage stability.
  3. Dissolution Trapping
    CO₂ dissolves into formation water and forms a carbonate solution with a density heavier than the other fluids present in the formation, thus tending to sink downward and reducing the risk of CO₂ leakage.
  4. Mineral Trapping
    Dissolved CO₂ reacts with rock minerals (Ca, Mg, Fe) and forms solid carbonate minerals such as calcite or magnesite. This is the most permanent form of storage because CO₂ transforms into new stable rock over thousands of years.

These mechanisms work in layers: structural and residual provide immediate protection, while dissolution and mineral ensure long-term security. Together, they create a multi-layered line of defense that guarantees CO₂ remains safely stored for centuries.

Figure 2. Layered contribution of CO₂ trapping mechanisms that complement each other over time, ensuring storage security across generations.

CCS as the Foundation of CCUS
Understanding these four mechanisms helps us see that CCS is a crucial first step in the journey toward CCUS. Without secure storage, it is difficult to develop large-scale CO₂ utilization. Through CCS, CO₂ is not only safely stored underground, but also opens opportunities for reuse—for example in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) as part of the CCUS solution.

🌱 This Is Just the First Step
In the next episode, we will discuss how CCUS transforms CO₂ from a burden into a valuable resource, driving industrial innovation and accelerating the transition to cleaner energy.
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Reference:
IPCC, 2005: IPCC Special Report on Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage. Prepared by Working Group III of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Metz, B., Davidson, O., de Coninck, H.C., Loos, M., and Meyer, L.A. (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA, 442 pp.

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PVT 300/700 FV EDU: An Educational and Reliable Solution for Industrial-Standard Reservoir Fluid Property Analysis

PVT 300/700 FV EDU – educational reservoir fluid analysis tool with full visibility cell, 300 ml capacity, and 700 bar pressure, used for PVT experiments in academic and research laboratories

In the petroleum industry, understanding reservoir fluid characteristics is a crucial step in designing efficient production strategies. To meet this need, PVT 300/700 FV EDU is presented as an educational tool with industrial standards, capable of performing various essential experiments on crude oil, volatile oil, and gas condensate.

Figure 1. PVT 300/700 FV EDU apparatus with a capacity of 300 ml and pressure up to 700 bar

🔎Why Choose PVT 300/700 FV EDU?

PVT 300/700 FV EDU is specifically designed for educational purposes, but it retains analytical capabilities equivalent to our flagship product, PVT FV. The difference lies in the reduced pressure/volume ratio and lower automation level (automatic rotating mechanism, automated pneumatic valves).

🔹 Full Visibility Cell: All analysis processes can be directly observed through a full-capacity visual cell, providing an interactive and in-depth learning experience.

🔹 Multifunctional and Highly Precise: This tool can be used for various essential types of experiments, such as:

  • Constant Compositional Expansion (CCE)
  • Constant Compositional Depletion (CCD)
  • Separator Test
  • Differential Vaporization
  • Fluid Envelop Phase
  • Constant Volume Depletion (CVD)

🎯Measurement Accuracy

PVT 300/700 FV EDU is designed to deliver precise and reliable data, with the following measurement specifications:

  • Pressure: 0,1 bar
  • Temperature: ±0,1°C
  • Liquid deposit: 0,005 ml
  • Bubble/dew point repeatability: ±0,35 bar
  • Resisting corrosive abilities CO₂ and H₂S

⚙️Key Technical Specifications

  • Maximum Pressure: 700 bar
  • Maximum operating temperature: up to 180°C
  • PVT cell volume: 300 ml
  • Visual Volume: 300ml

PVT 300/700 FV EDU is equipped with a digital data acquisition and processing system, calibrated pressure and temperature sensors, as well as automatic valves and a control panel. These features make it ideal for use in academic laboratories, petroleum research centers, and technical training institutions.

🧪 OGRINDO Personnel Are Trained in Operating PVT 300/700 FV EDU

As part of OGRINDO’s commitment to ensuring internal technical competence, our personnel have participated in intensive training for operating the PVT 300/700 FV EDU facilitated by Petroleum Engineering Study Program, Bandung Institute of Technology. This training provided hands-on experience in operating the tool and understanding its application in practical reservoir fluid analysis.

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Figure 2. Training session on the PVT 300/700 FV EDU with researchers and representatives from Sanchez Technologies

🌟 Innovation in PVT Learning

With PVT 300/700 FV EDU, OGRINDO presents a practical learning tool that bridges theory and real-world application in the oil and gas industry. Gain hands-on experience in observing fluid phases, analyzing PVT properties, and understanding reservoir dynamics comprehensively.

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