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invasive technologies,” he says. “For example,
we’re spending a lot of time here using mag-
netic resonance imaging and X-ray tomogra-
phy and things like that as tools in our labo-
ratory. We’re trying to develop new methods
and new services with that technology.”
“We’re also looking at how you can use
chemicals to help with thermal recovery pro-
cesses,” he adds. “There are a number of new
technologies we’re evaluating there.”
“The other thing we’ll be working on is how
to use electromagnetic radiation to replace
steam generation,” he says. “There are a lot
of new technologies, and a lot of potential.”
According to Dr.Kantzas, PERM Inc will
continue pursuing that potential wherever
they find it. They will also continue convert-
ing their findings into increased recovery,
decreased costs and improved profitability
for their clients.
“We’ve survived 20 years,” Dr.Kantzas says.
“That means there’s a need for the type of
work we’re doing, and we plan to keep doing
it. Our vision is to continue being the lab of
choice for technology development inWest-
ern Canada.”
PERM Inc.’s unique and innovative technol-
ogy will be on display at this year’s Global
Petroleum Show.