Analysis of water resources requirement for the enhanced (tertiary) oil recovery in the southern plains region of the United States
This report analyzes the water resources requirements, in terms of both water quantity and quality, for the anticipated enhanced oil recovery operations to be implemented in the southern plains region of the United States. The enhanced oil recovery potential of each oil-producing reservoir in the four states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Louisiana is assessed using parameters describing the basic characteristics of crude oil and the reservoir formation. The water resources, including the surface water and groundwater resources will be delineated by producing subregions. An analysis has been performed to determine the incremental water demand and water quality requirements for enhanced oil recovery operations based on overall domestic, agricultural, and industrial demands versus water resources available. Potential enhanced oil recovery productions associated with alternative pricing scenarios are used in the assessment of water resources constraining effects. The water quality impacts of enhanced recovery method are assessed considering surface water pollution by discharged chemicals and waste waters, groundwater pollution by the fracture of well casings, and infiltration of chemicals and oil/water mixtures.
- Research Organization:
- Texas Univ., San Antonio (USA). Div. of Environmental Studies
- DOE Contract Number:
- DI-14-34-0001-8120
- OSTI ID:
- 5144082
- Report Number(s):
- PB-80-110869
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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