Enhancing oil recovery in the mature fields of the North Sea

Major obstacles emerge as the energy industry faces the reality of aging oil and gas fields in the North Sea. Production is declining while operational costs continue to increase, forcing the industry to rethink its approach. Advanced tech such as digitalization, automation, and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques are promising; however, integrating these tools effectively remains a challenge. With fewer new fields being developed and a continuing focus on managing mature assets, where does the industry go from here? What is the next chapter for optimizing mature oil and gas fields? Here is what we predict.