enhanced oil recovery (Q159512)
From geokb
Injection of steam, gas, or other chemical compounds into hydrocarbon reservoirs to stimulate the production of usable oil beyond what is possible through natural pressure, water injection, and pumping at the wellhead.
- EOR
- tertiary oil recovery
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | enhanced oil recovery |
Injection of steam, gas, or other chemical compounds into hydrocarbon reservoirs to stimulate the production of usable oil beyond what is possible through natural pressure, water injection, and pumping at the wellhead. |
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