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Permian Basin EOR: Profiles in Innovation

Commercial microfluidic screening from Interface Fluidics is prime for use in the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) of unconventional reservoirs. Comprehensive case studies published in OnePetro detail the technology’s capabilities and advantages. EOR can...
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The Origins and The Future of Microfluidics in Energy

By definition, microfluidics is the science and technology of analyzing or processing fluids in channels from 1 to 1000 microns in diameter. Put in perspective, a single strand of hair is around 100 microns wide. The use of this technology in the...
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Smaller Is Better? HSE Benefits of Working with Interface

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) aspects of reservoir fluid analysis are a priority for Interface Fluidics. While traditional lab analysis requires multi-liter samples, Interface’s microfluidic technology cuts that down to a few...
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Interface Thief Zone Research Published in Fuel

Research by Interface Fluidics into enhanced oil recovery (EOR) provides a way to comprehensively analyze thief zones and now this work has been published in the journal ‘Fuel’. Interface’s microfluidic technology not only provides more and better...
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Testing Fracturing Fluids for Optimal Reservoir Permeability

Hydraulic fracturing – or fracking – is a technique used to access tight reservoirs by blasting water, sand, and chemicals into the formation, breaking them open, and allowing oil and gas to flow back to surface. The hydraulic fracturing fluids used...
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Interface Fluidics announces joint industry project with Equinor and ExxonMobil

Two months after closing a Series B fundraise, Interface Fluidics has announced a joint industry project (JIP) with Equinor and ExxonMobil to accelerate the deployment of the world’s first compact, rapid fluid screening equipment for oil and gas....
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Video: Raising the Bar on Pressure Capabilities

At Interface Fluidics, we’ve seen the impact that microfluidics testing has had in the biomedical sector and we’re bringing the power of microfluidic technology to the energy industry. Just as a device used on blood needs to match the conditions of...
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Interface Fluidics Raises $6.7 Million in Investments

Interface Fluidics has secured $6.7 million CAD ($5.4 million USD) from five investors to support our technological innovation, which will revolutionize sampling collection and testing for the oil and gas industry. This technology platform will make...
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Finding Alternatives to PFAS with Microfluidics

Discussion of chemical use in the oil and gas industry is nothing new. But these days, justifying their application is becoming harder and harder to do. Recent studies have shown that even chemicals proven to be toxic are still in use today, despite...
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SapphireLab® Pro+

A compact system designed to be a modern replacement for the PVT cell, slim tube and rising bubble apparatus. Provides ultimate flexibility, full heat tracing of the fluid path, live sample handling, and optional sour service.

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