Analysis and Evaluation of Technological and Operational Alternatives for Heavy Oil Gathering Systems in the Fields of Castilla and Chichimene Colombia 

Abstract

The exploitation of heavy oil has become an important business opportunity for all oil companies worldwide. The leading Colombian oil company, ECOPETROL, has several projects related to the production of extra heavy oils. This paper presents the main activities conducted and the most significant results obtained in an interdisciplinary project developed by ECOPETROL and the Universidad de Los