The Stanford University Petroleum Research Institute (SUPRI-A) studies oil recovery mechanisms relevant to thermal and heavy oil production as well as thermal and conventional recovery from low permeability and fractured porous media. Our scope of work is relevant across near-, mid-, and long-term time frames. The primary functions of the group are to conduct industry leading research, provide research and engineering services to affiliated companies, and educate and train students for careers in industry. In August of 2000, we received funding from the U.s. Department of Energy (DOE) to support partially our efforts from 2000 to 2003. The DOE support is contingent upon the SUPRI-A program maintaining an active dialogue with oil industry companies and upon cost-sharing a major portion of research expenses. This document details the proposed technical program until the year 2003. The program spans a spectrum of topics and is divided into five categories: (i) multiphase flow and rock properties, (ii) hot fluid injection, (iii) primary heavy-oil production, (iv) reservoir definition, and (v) in-situ combustion. Directions are outlined briefly in each area below.