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This study investigates the influence of rock–fluid interaction properties, specifically relative permeability an‎d capillary pressure, on the performance of Water-Alternating-Gas (WAG) injection in heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs. With the increasing global deman‎d for energy an‎d the decline in production from mature oil fields, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques have become essential for maximizing hydrocarbon extraction from existing reservoirs. Among these techniques, WAG injection has gained significant attention due to its ability to combine the advantages of water flooding an‎d gas injection, improving both sweep efficiency an‎d microscopic displacement efficiency. The research adopts a numerical simulation approach to analyze multiphase flow behavior in carbonate reservoirs. A reservoir model was constructed using the CMG IMEX simulator, which applies a black-oil formulation to simulate the flow of oil, water, an‎d gas phases. The model represents a heterogeneous carbonate reservoir characterized by layered permeability variations an‎d complex rock–fluid interactions. The reservoir grid consists of a three-dimensional structure designed to capture heterogeneity while maintaining computational efficiency. The simulation framework includes three main scenarios: a base-case model representing stan‎dard WAG injection conditions, a relative permeability sensitivity scenario, an‎d a capillary pressure sensitivity scenario. By modifying these rock–fluid interaction parameters while maintaining constant reservoir an‎d operational conditions, the study isolates the influence of each parameter on key reservoir performance indicators such as recovery factor, cumulative oil production, gas–oil ratio, water cut, an‎d reservoir pressure behavior. The results indicate that WAG injection provides better pressure support an‎d displacement efficiency compared with single-phase injection methods. Relative permeability was identified as a critical factor controlling phase mobility an‎d fluid flow behavior during the WAG process. Variations in relative permeability curves significantly influence displacement front stability, gas breakthrough behavior, an‎d overall sweep efficiency within the reservoir. Capillary pressure was found to play a fundamental role in fluid redistribution within the porous medium. Capillary forces influence phase connectivity, trapping mechanisms, an‎d vertical sweep efficiency, particularly in heterogeneous carbonate formations characterized by complex pore structures. The analysis demonstrates that while relative permeability primarily governs phase mobility, capillary pressure controls saturation distribution an‎d phase placement within the pore network. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of accurately representing reservoir heterogeneity in simulation models. Variations in permeability an‎d rock structure create preferential flow paths that can reduce sweep efficiency an‎d cause early gas breakthrough. Therefore, reliable characterization of rock–fluid interaction parameters is essential for designing effective WAG injection strategies. In conclusion, the findings emphasize that both relative permeability an‎d capillary pressure are key parameters influencing the performance of WAG injection in carbonate reservoirs. Numerical reservoir simulation provides a powerful tool for understan‎ding multiphase flow mechanisms an‎d optimizing enhanced oil recovery processes. The insights obtained from this study contribute to improving WAG design an‎d reservoir management strategies for maximizing oil recovery in heterogeneous carbonate reservoirs.

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محسن محمدي , روح اله هاشمي