Yernazarova Aliya, Shaimerdenova Ulzhan, Akimbekov Nuraly, Kaiyrmanova Gulzhan, Shaken Muhtar, Izmailova Asem
Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Sustainability of Ecology and Bioresources, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
Front Microbiol. 2024 Aug 1;15:1394838. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2024.1394838. eCollection 2024.
Microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) is a promising method for improving oil recovery from challenging reservoirs such as those found in Kazakhstan. MEOR relies on the activities of microorganisms to modify the properties of the reservoir, such as reducing the oil viscosity, increasing the reservoir permeability, and generating by-products that mobilize the oil. Implementing MEOR in Kazakhstan could lead to significant economic benefits for the country by increasing oil production and royalties from fossil fuel exports. Oil production in Kazakhstan has seen fluctuations in recent years, with 2018 recording a production level of 1.814 million barrels per day. Among regions, Atyrau region contributed the most to oil production with 23.4 million tons of oil. Following Atyrau, the Mangystau region produced 8.2 million tons, and Aktobe produced 2.4 million tons. Overall, the use of MEOR in Kazakhstan's oil fields could offer a promising solution for enhanced oil recovery, while minimizing environmental impact and cost. While specific data on the current use of MEOR in field conditions in Kazakhstan might be limited, the fact that studies are underway suggests a growing interest in applying this technology in the country's oil fields. It is exciting to think about the potential benefits these studies could bring to Kazakhstan's oil industry once their findings are implemented in field operations. These studies have significant implications for Kazakhstan's oil production in the future.
微生物强化采油（MEOR）是一种很有前景的方法，可用于提高从哈萨克斯坦等地具有挑战性的油藏中采油的效率。微生物强化采油依赖于微生物的活动来改变油藏的性质，例如降低原油粘度、提高油藏渗透率以及产生能使原油流动的副产物。在哈萨克斯坦实施微生物强化采油可以通过增加石油产量和化石燃料出口的特许权使用费，为该国带来显著的经济效益。哈萨克斯坦的石油产量近年来有所波动，2018年的日产量为181.4万桶。在各地区中，阿特劳地区对石油产量的贡献最大，达2340万吨。紧随阿特劳之后，曼格斯套地区产量为820万吨，阿克托别产量为240万吨。总体而言，在哈萨克斯坦油田使用微生物强化采油可以为提高采油效率提供一个有前景的解决方案，同时将环境影响和成本降至最低。虽然目前关于哈萨克斯坦野外条件下微生物强化采油使用情况的具体数据可能有限，但正在进行相关研究这一事实表明，该国对在油田应用这项技术的兴趣日益浓厚。一旦这些研究结果应用于实际作业，想想它们可能给哈萨克斯坦石油工业带来的潜在好处，令人兴奋不已。这些研究对哈萨克斯坦未来的石油生产具有重大意义。
