The recovery factor of the Soroush oil field is expected to exceed 10%

Seyed Alireza Tabatabaei-Nejad, speaking at the 25th International Oil, Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Exhibition, told Shana News Agency:

"This figure represents our minimum forecast for increasing the recovery factor of the Soroush oil field, and we hope the increase will exceed these numbers."

He further stated:

"The technological development study of the Soroush field will enter the pilot phase within the next year. Investigations and tests are ongoing, but polymer injection is likely to be the final and preferred option for enhanced oil recovery in this field."

The university professor also mentioned that, in order to advance the technological development plan for the Soroush field, numerous online meetings are regularly held between Sahand University, its foreign partner, and the Iranian Offshore Oil Company, expressing appreciation for the company's support and cooperation.

The Ministry of Petroleum has signed 39 major research contracts with 18 universities and research centers across the country over the past eight years, leveraging the nation's scientific capacities to develop the oil industry. This interactive approach started in 2014 with the signing of 9 technological development contracts for oil fields with 9 universities and research centers, followed by 12 agreements to establish downstream research institutes with 9 universities in 2016. Later, 5 universities participated in major research contracts focused on oil exploration, and finally, 13 new contracts were signed with 13 universities for enhanced oil and gas recovery.

Currently, 39 active research contracts are being executed within the Ministry of Petroleum in collaboration with 18 universities and research centers.