Analysis of Recovery Factors From Palm Oil MES Surfactants For Light Crude Oil
Muhammad Furqon Haryono B.(a), Asri Nugrahanti(a), Rini Setiati(b), Muhammad Taufiq Fathaddin(b), Dwi Atty Mardiana(b)

a) Departement of Petroleum Engineering, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia
b) Master Program of Petroleum Engineering, Universitas Trisakti, Jakarta, Indonesia

Abstract

The rising demand for crude oil alongside declining reserves necessitates improved production methods. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) through surfactant injection, such as Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) from synthesized palm kernel oil, stands as a viable alternative.
The objective of this research is to determine the influence of Methyl Ester Sulfonate (MES) derived from palm kernel oil on the Recovery Factor.
The laboratory research involved core flooding with different light crude oil types (39 degreeAPI, 41 degreeAPI, and 45 degreeAPI) using a core holder. Sandstone rock samples were prepared by saturating them first with brine and then with oil.
The laboratory test results indicate that the recovery factor for the 36degreeAPI core flood was 29,17%, for 39 degreeAPI core flood was 17.86%, for the 41 degreeAPI it was 10.00%, and for the 45 degreeAPI it was 15.63%. The highest increase in oil recovery occurred with the light crude oil of 36 degreeAPI, which showed a 29,17% recovery factor.
From this research, it can be concluded that based on the conducted coreflooding experiments, the palm kernel oil that derived from surfactant MES is capable of increasing oil recovery. The best core flood results observed with the 36 degreeAPI crude oil type.

Keywords: Surfactant, Methyl Ester Sulfonate, Light crude oil, Recovery factor

Topic: Engineering