Topic Area 2 Unconventional Oil R D

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Topic Area 2 Unconventional Oil R D: NOTE: This descriptive area provides an overview of Technical Topic Area 2 only. YOU MUST READ THE ENTIRE FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT DOCUMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, EVALUATION CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PREPARE AN APPLICATION UNDER Technical Topic Area 1 and/or 2. Please scroll to the bottom of this page to access the Funding Opportunity Announcement. Topic Area 2 - Unconventional Oil R D (DE-PS26-08NT00209-02) The scope of work related to this area should address aspects of Unconventional and Enhanced Oil Recovery. Applications are sought for R D projects in the following areas: Area 2.1 Unconventional Resources NOTE: Research proposed in this area may be supported by modeling and numerical simulation but stand-alone applications based solely on modeling and/or numerical simulation will not be considered. While not required nor part of the evaluation criteria, NETL prefers applications leading to field tests of technology. Advanced technologies to improve oil recovery during primary production from large, unconventional oil resources with emphasis on the Bakken of North Dakota and Montana and other like resources with similar E P challenges. Reservoir/Basin Characterization, Laboratory Studies and Reservoir Modeling in support of enhanced recovery techniques for unconventional oil including gas re-pressurization, waterflooding and improved recovery (e.g., CO2 EOR) to recover oil remaining after primary production. Conduct scientific investigations to demonstrate the potential of next generation EOR technologies/processes to increase effectiveness of flood design and/or recovery efficiency. The investigations should be conducted through cooperative teaming with independents to support either an existing or planned pilot/field demonstration. Area 2.2 Alaska North Slope Heavy Oil Adopting Cold Heavy Oil Production with Sand (CHOPS) for arctic applications and understanding the flow properties of cold, heavy oil with significant sand and other suspended solids. Thermal technologies are also of interest. Research leading to viscosity reduction for production or transportation. This may include thermal, chemical or microbial means, or other methods of consequence. Research leading to improved understanding of phase behavior, asphaltene precipitation or other effects of CO2 injection, low-salinity water flood, chemical and microbial injection, or other enhanced oil recovery methods. Mobility studies for cold , heavy oils in the reservoir Production control technologies for cold, heavy oils in the wellbore and at the surface.