{"title":"The Influence of Nano and Sustainable Materials on Enhancing Mud Filtration","authors":"Musab Fatah Jabary, Amel H. Assi","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126120029","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126120029","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of eco-friendly, high-performance water-based drilling fluids will be necessary to minimize the impact that drilling has on the environment without adversely impacting hole stability. This study investigates the feasibility of using Pine Cone Powder (PCP), an unutilized lignocellulosic biomass, as a multi-functional drilling fluid additive. Particular emphasis was placed on the potential effects of particle size engineering on optimizing fluid performance. Drilling systems utilizing aqueous drilling fluids were developed containing either nano-scale (234 nm) or micro-scale (<75 μm) PCP at variable concentrations. Thorough evaluations of the rheological, filtration, and physical chemical characteristics were performed under both low-pressure/low temperature (LPLT) and high pressure/high temperature (HPHT) conditions (250°F/500 psia). Results from empirical testing clearly indicated that the functional performance of PCP can only be achieved through controlling the particulate size. The thermal/mechanical resistance provided by micro-scale PCP resulted in a 70.4% decrease in HPHT filtrate volume (to 8.0 cc). The superior mechanical/thermal resistance of micro-scale PCP was also responsible for forming relatively impermeable filter cakes which facilitated the “mechanical scaffolding” action. In contrast to micro-scale PCP’s excellent thermal/mechanical resistance, nano-scale PCP was shown to exhibit improved performance in surface area dependent processes resulting in a 52.6% reduction in LPLT fluid loss (to 7.3 cc). Nano-scale PCP also demonstrated additional advantages including intrinsic pH buffer capacity and enhanced air entrainment. As such these results indicate that PCP represents a viable, non-synthetic, green alternative to existing synthetic drilling fluid additives; and further illustrate the importance of employing particle size engineering as a tool to tailor biomass derived products for particular geotechnical regimes. Therefore, it is recommended that micro-scale PCP be utilized for HPHT stabilization while nano-scale PCP be used in specialized low-temperature drilling systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 8","pages":"889 - 899"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149176881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ramzy S. Hamied, Anwar N. Mohammed Ali, Khalid A. Sukkar, Zaidoon M. Shakor, Ali Al-Shathr, Ahmed S. Rahim, Ali S. Ali, Ali H. Abd, Ali K. Salman
{"title":"Improving Iraqi Heavy Crude Oil Properties (Viscosity, Gravity of API, Carbon Residue, Sulfur %) Through Dilution and Heating Methods","authors":"Ramzy S. Hamied, Anwar N. Mohammed Ali, Khalid A. Sukkar, Zaidoon M. Shakor, Ali Al-Shathr, Ahmed S. Rahim, Ali S. Ali, Ali H. Abd, Ali K. Salman","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126120066","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126120066","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Heavy crude oil, due to its higher viscosity, poses challenges for transportation via pipelines and production from reservoirs. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of dilution and heating methods in assessing the influence of organic solvents on the heavy crude oil properties. Specifically, it focused on viscosity, API gravity, Conradson carbon residue, and sulfur content, as well as viscosity reduction. Heavy crude oil samples were collected from the oil field of Al-Ahdab. The heavy crude oil was treated with various fractions of n-heptane and toluene, along with a mixture of 50% <i>n</i>-heptane and 50% toluene, added at concentrations of 5, 10, and 15 wt % at a temperature of 25°C. The study also examined the impact of temperature, varying from 25 to 50°C, on viscosity. Results indicated that diluting heavy oil samples with toluene produced the most favorable results at the 15% addition compared to the other solvents used. Heavy crude oil viscosity decreased to 26.221 cst, with a density of 847.9 kg/m<sup>3</sup> and an API gravity of 31.755. Additionally, the total sulfur content was reduced to 3.2%, and the Conradson carbon residue decreased to 7.9‒6.3%. The study further analyzed the influence of temperatures from 25 to 50°C, considering solar heating as a low-cost renewable energy source, on viscosity and viscosity reduction percentage (VR %). It was found that as temperature increased, the viscosity of heavy crude oil decreased. This reduction was more pronounced with higher solvent concentrations: 15 > 10 > 5%, leading to reductions of 74.5, 60.4, and 52.3%, respectively. As a result, the heavy crude oil became lighter and more efficient than the original crude oil, with toluene showing superior performance compared to the other solvents in terms of overall characteristics.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 8","pages":"919 - 927"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149176883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rustam R. Akhmetzyanov, Alim F. Kemalov, Ayrat R. Khamatgalimov
{"title":"Thermal Stability of Non-Oxidized Polymer-Modified Binders: A Comprehensive Thermogravimetric, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Analysis","authors":"Rustam R. Akhmetzyanov, Alim F. Kemalov, Ayrat R. Khamatgalimov","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126600219","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126600219","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the present study, the thermal stability of non-oxidized polymer-modified binders in inert and oxidizing environments has been first systematically investigated using thermogravimetric and differential thermogravimetric analysis, including a quantitative assessment of kinetic and thermodynamic degradation parameters. The introduction of a 5 wt % SBS block copolymer has been found to significantly raise the degradation barrier of the binder: the activation energy of degradation increases from 142.8 to 172.6 kJ/mol. However, the process intensity increases and is accompanied by an increase in the frequency factor from 1.02 × 10<sup>8</sup> to 9.61 × 10<sup>9</sup> s<sup>–1</sup> and activation entropy from –107.0 to –69.3 J mol<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup>, which is attributed to the formation of a spatial polymer matrix immobilizing low-molecular-weight components. Conversely, a plasticizer (vacuum gas oil) added in an amount of 10 wt.%, reduces the activation energy of degradation to 147.0 kJ/mol; however, the intensity of the process also falls; the frequency factor decreases to 1.44 × 10<sup>8</sup> s<sup>–1</sup>, and the activation entropy drops to –104.2 J mol<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup> resulting in a decreased thermal stability due to the weakening of intermolecular interactions. A higher asphaltene content (by 1.5 wt %) contributes to a decrease in PMB (polymer-modified bitumen) thermal stability due to a limited compatibility with SBS: the activation energy is 170.1 kJ/mol, the frequency factor is 9.26 × 10<sup>9</sup> s<sup>–1</sup>, and the activation entropy is –69.6 J mol<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup>. In an oxidizing medium, degradation is a two-stage process: the first stage (370–490°C) proceeds with relatively low activation barriers (105–121 kJ/mol) and highly negative activation entropy (down to –159 J mol<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup>) due to orientation constraints of bimolecular oxidation reactions. The second stage (520–580°C) is oxidative gasification of high-carbon products and is characterized by sharply increased barriers (240–284 kJ/mol) and positive activation entropy (up to 43.7 J mol<sup>–1</sup> K<sup>–1</sup>), ensuring high combustion intensity. The results of the study form a quantitative basis for the targeted management of the thermal stability and durability of unoxidized polymer-modified binders.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 7","pages":"856 - 868"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148981327","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wissal Madaci, Souad Hammadou née Mesdour, Djamila Boufades, Abdelbaki Benamor, Said Samer, Taha Ibrahim Mohamed Assem, Mohamed Kentour, Boudjema Hamada
{"title":"Sustainable Synthesis and Multi-Objective Optimization of Carbon Nanotubes from Algerian Gas Condensate","authors":"Wissal Madaci, Souad Hammadou née Mesdour, Djamila Boufades, Abdelbaki Benamor, Said Samer, Taha Ibrahim Mohamed Assem, Mohamed Kentour, Boudjema Hamada","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126600177","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126600177","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are advanced nanomaterials with applications in energy storage, catalysis, and high-performance composites. However, their large-scale production remains constrained by the need for low-cost and sustainable carbon sources. In this study, Algerian gas condensate, a hydrocarbon-rich by-product of natural gas extraction, was valorized as a carbon precursor for the synthesis of carbon nanotube materials over a Ni/SiO<sub>2</sub> catalyst through pyrolysis. Structural characterization by XRD, Raman spectroscopy, and SEM indicated the formation of graphitic tubular carbon with an average diameter of 17 nm, an interlayer spacing of 0.341 nm, and a crystallite size of 7.37 nm, consistent with partially crystalline graphitic structures. Machine-learning models, including Random Forest (RF) and Support Vector Regression (SVR), were used to predict CNT properties with high accuracy (R<sup>2</sup> > 0.95), followed by multi-objective optimization to identify favorable synthesis conditions. These results highlight the potential of Algerian gas condensate as a promising carbon feedstock for carbon nanotubes production.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 4","pages":"443 - 463"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148433689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Saja Sami Mohammed, Mohamed W. Alkhafaji, Sabbar Abd Allah Saleh, Alex Zumberge, Mazin Nadhim Jasim
{"title":"Aromatic Hydrocarbons Geochemistry of Crude Oils from East Baghdad Oilfield, Central Iraq","authors":"Saja Sami Mohammed, Mohamed W. Alkhafaji, Sabbar Abd Allah Saleh, Alex Zumberge, Mazin Nadhim Jasim","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126600207","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126600207","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Aromatic biomarkers have been analyzed for the source, depositional environment, and maturity of crude oils from Cretaceous reservoirs (Zubair, Khasib, Tanuma, and Hartha) in the East Baghdad Oilfield. Crude oil samples from these reservoirs have a wide range of API gravity. Oil in the Zubair reservoir has the highest API gravity values, whereas oil in the Hartha reservoir has the lowest. Oils from the East Baghdad Oilfield are abundant in aromatic fractions, including naphthalenes, phenanthrenes, triaromatic steroids, and dibenzothiophenes. Geochemical ratios, such as the methyldibenzothiophene distribution, DBT/P, and 9-MP/1-MP, in addition to high sulfur content, show that the oils originate from marine organic matter deposited in reducing, carbonate-rich conditions. Thermal maturity assessments using the EN ratio, triaromatic steroid cracking ratio, and equivalent vitrinite reflectance (RC) from the MPI, TNR, and MDR indices suggest an early mature to peak oil window generation stage (VR<sub>0</sub> from 0.69 to 0.88%). The biomarker ratios reflect that the oil samples have similar organofacies with slight differences in maturity. The most likely candidate source rocks are the Middle Jurassic Sargelu Formation and the Middle Jurassic–Lower Cretaceous Chia Gara Formation. This study concludes that oils in East Baghdad were charged at two stages: early mature heavy oils in the first stage and highly mature light oils in the second one.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 4","pages":"405 - 419"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148433687","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Study on the Microemulsion Characterization (A Review)","authors":"Wenhua Zhao, Tianhan Xu, Yu Cao, Xianzhe Ke, Haonan Wang, Gaowen Wang, Shuoshi Wang","doi":"10.1134/S0965544125601401","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544125601401","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Microemulsions are thermodynamically stable nanoscale colloidal system, which have attracted considerable attention for their potential to enhance oil recovery (EOR) by reducing interfacial tension (IFT), altering reservoir wettability, and improving emulsification efficiency. This review critically examines the evolution of a microemulsion formulation theory, from classical concepts, such as the Winsor classification and Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Balance (HLB) to more advanced models like Hydrophilic-Lipophilic Deviation (HLD) and Net-Average Curvature (NAC). These models offer a quantitative framework for predicting phase behavior and optimizing microemulsion properties under reservoir-specific conditions. The integration of HLD–NAC theory enables accurate estimation of the solubilization capacity and interfacial curvature, facilitating the rational design of formulations for EOR applications. The review highlights three key mechanisms by which microemulsions enhance oil recovery: emulsification, which improves sweep efficiency by reducing oil droplet size and increasing mobility; wettability alteration, which transforms oil-wet surfaces into water-wet conditions through surfactant adsorption; and IFT reduction, which lowers capillary pressure, promoting the residual oil mobilization.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 4","pages":"367 - 376"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148433688","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Accumulation Trends of Thiophene Derivatives in the Cracking Products of Ozonated Sour Vacuum Gas Oils","authors":"Maria I. Merzhigot, Evgenii B. Krivtsov","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126600190","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126600190","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study proposes a promising method for processing sour vacuum gas oils by combining ozone-assisted oxidation with subsequent heat treatment. Ozone, used as an oxidant at varying molar ratios relative to the feedstock’s sulfur content, promotes the formation of thermally unstable oxygenated intermediates, such as sulfones and sulfoxides. The formation trends of thiophene, benzothiophene, and dibenzothiophene homologues—typical sulfur compounds present in straight-run distillate fractions—are investigated in detail during the thermal cracking of oxidized vacuum gas oils. Under optimal conditions (oxidation at 2.5 mol O<sub>3</sub> per mol S, cracking at 450°C for 150 min), the combined process increases the desulfurization degree of the liquid product by 52% relative to the initial feedstock and by 43% compared to thermal cracking without prior oxidation. For the first time, it is demonstrated that pre-oxidation with ozone reduces the content of thiophenes (by a factor of ~3.6) and benzothiophenes (approximately fourfold) in the thermal cracking products.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 4","pages":"396 - 404"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148433740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergey I. Sulima, Anastasia A. Chemes, Maria A. Zubkova, Alexander P. Savost’yanov, Dmitry V. Serebrennikov, Marat R. Agliullin, Viktoria S. Marchenko, Roman E. Yakovenko
{"title":"Hybrid Catalysts Containing Micro/Mesoporous ZSM-23 Zeolites for Fischer–Tropsch Synthesis","authors":"Sergey I. Sulima, Anastasia A. Chemes, Maria A. Zubkova, Alexander P. Savost’yanov, Dmitry V. Serebrennikov, Marat R. Agliullin, Viktoria S. Marchenko, Roman E. Yakovenko","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126600773","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126600773","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigated the structural properties and catalytic performance of cobalt-based hybrid bifunctional catalysts incorporating mesoporous ZSM-23 zeolites for Fischer–Tropsch (FT) synthesis. The zeolite was pretreated with 0.1–0.5 M NaOH solutions to introduce mesoporosity, and the resulting catalysts were prepared by mixing the zeolite with a Co–Al/SiO<sub>2</sub> FT catalyst and a boehmite binder. The porous structure, surface acidity, phase composition, and reducibility of the zeolite and catalyst samples were characterized by N<sub>2</sub> adsorption–desorption, IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), and hydrogen temperature-programmed reduction (H<sub>2</sub>-TPR). Alkaline treatment increased mesopore volume and Lewis acid site concentration while decreasing microporosity and Brønsted acid site concentration. Catalytic performance was evaluated in a fixed-bed reactor at 250°C, 2.0 MPa, and a gas hourly space velocity (GHSV) of 1000 h<sup>–1</sup>. The catalyst containing ZSM-23 treated with 0.25 M NaOH achieved the highest yield of C<sub>5</sub>–C<sub>18</sub> <i>iso</i>-alkanes (47.6 wt %). These findings demonstrate that the selectivity of hybrid FT catalysts toward valuable engine-fuel components can be selectively enhanced by tuning ZSM-23 porosity.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 5","pages":"544 - 555"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sergey V. Bubennov, Nadezhda A. Filippova, Anna S. Artem’eva, Olga S. Travkina, Dmitry V. Serebrennikov, Boris I. Kutepov, Nellya G. Grigor’eva
{"title":"Hierarchical H-ZSM-5 Zeolites for the Synthesis of 1,5-Benzodiazepines: Effects of Porosity on Catalytic Performance","authors":"Sergey V. Bubennov, Nadezhda A. Filippova, Anna S. Artem’eva, Olga S. Travkina, Dmitry V. Serebrennikov, Boris I. Kutepov, Nellya G. Grigor’eva","doi":"10.1134/S0965544126600785","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S0965544126600785","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study investigates how the synthesis method for hierarchical H-ZSM-5 zeolites affects their catalytic activity and product selectivity in the condensation of <i>o</i>-phenylenediamine with ketones (acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, 2,4-pentanedione, and acetophenone). Samples with enhanced porosity were prepared using two different procedures: (1) treatment of a microporous ZSM-5 zeolite with alkali (H-ZSM-5a) followed by acid (H-ZSM-5aa); and (2) direct synthesis of a granulated ZSM-5 zeolite (H-ZSM-5<sub>h</sub>). The H-ZSM-5<sub>h</sub> granular zeolite exhibited superior catalytic performance in the reaction of 1,2-phenylenediamine with acetone, achieving 94% conversion and 83% selectivity. This is attributable to its extensive meso/macroporosity, high total acidity (740 μmol/g), and optimal proportion of strong acid sites (43%)—properties that favor rapid diffusion and prevent the accumulation of intermediates. Under the conditions studied, the reaction proceeded via an imine route rather that an aldol route (through mesityl oxide). Acetone afforded the highest target product yield (87%).</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 5","pages":"563 - 575"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148695191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xi Lu, Yong Hu, Lili Cao, Haibo Wang, Jianfang Sun
{"title":"Synthesis and Application of a Novel Water-Soluble Binary Polymer Viscosity Reducer for Heavy Oil Reservoirs","authors":"Xi Lu, Yong Hu, Lili Cao, Haibo Wang, Jianfang Sun","doi":"10.1134/S096554412460293X","DOIUrl":"10.1134/S096554412460293X","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In heavy oil reservoirs subjected to multicyclic steam stimulation, significant challenges such as steam channeling, high thermal conductivity, low single-well production, increased water content, and reduced thermal recovery efficiency are commonly observed. To address these challenges, a novel water-soluble binary polymer viscosity reducer has been synthesized. It demonstrated exceptional viscosity reduction performance, achieving a reduction rate exceeding 97% at concentrations of 0.1–0.3 wt %. For heavy oil with an initial viscosity of 4889 mPa s, the viscosity reduction rate exceeded 99%. The viscosity reducer exhibited high thermal stability (<i>T</i><sub>d</sub> = 181°C, <i>T</i><sub>g</sub> = 166°C), making it suitable for heavy oil reservoirs undergoing multicyclic steam stimulation. Furthermore, it displayed excellent surface activity and high water solubility. Based on these properties, a combined chemical viscosity-reduction flooding method has been developed, involving the sequential injection of polyacrylamide and the viscosity reducer. This method increased the sweep efficiency and improved the oil washing efficiency in the swept zone. In core displacement experiments, it reduced the water cut by 34.21% and increased the oil recovery by 17.16%. Field applications demonstrated a cumulative oil production increase of 39 700 tons and a 2.17% improvement in the recovery factor, with the final oil recovery factor projected to increase by 10.96%. This study provides valuable insights for the development of heavy oil reservoirs after multicyclic steam stimulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":725,"journal":{"name":"Petroleum Chemistry","volume":"66 4","pages":"477 - 493"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1134/S096554412460293X.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148433494","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"工程技术","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}