Russia is relying on hard-to-recover oil reserves (TRIZ) – they can become the basis of oil production in the coming decades. However, their development requires new technologies and investments.
According to Rosnedra, more than half of the recoverable oil reserves in Russia are classified as hard-to-recover – about 16.5 billion tons. The main difficulties are related to geological conditions and the remoteness of the fields from the infrastructure. The Bazhenov, Abalak, Tyumen and Domanik formations are considered the most promising.
Experts predict that by 2030 the share of TrIZ in Russian oil production could exceed 70%, and by 2050 it could reach 80%. However, this requires the active introduction of innovative methods, such as thermochemical effects. This technology allows oil to be extracted even from dense formations, increasing the efficiency of old fields.
Oil Resource Company plans In just three years, pilot production tests will begin in the Bazhenov Formation. The method involves injecting water heated to 550°C under high pressure, which not only facilitates production, but also converts organic matter into oil.
The state also stimulates the development of TRIZ through tax incentives. Currently there is an AIT taxation system in place, dividing deposits into four categories depending on their location and degree of depletion. Additional support measures for oil companies are expected in the coming years.
Modern technologies make it possible to increase production by 50 billion tons, but require significant investments. However, without developing hard-to-recover reserves, Russia risks facing a decline in oil production in the future. Already now, oil companies should actively introduce innovations in order to maintain leadership in the global market.
Source: @nefte_baza
