Status and outlook for oil recovery using carbon dioxide injection operations

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Ann. API Prod. Dept.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6238320

Henry, J D

This review of the status of CO2 injection operations in enhanced oil recovery (EOR) concludes that the process, while not fully proven, is ready for large scale implementation. A large but uncertain potential still exists for EOR. Some technologic problems remain, but these are mostly of an optimization nature and should not stop the initiation of CO2. There is enough source CO2 for the first generation projects, but more CO2 is likely to be needed for future projects. Although the Windfall Profit Tax itself is detrimental to all oil recovery projects, the tertiary incentives are differentially helpful to EOR. In conclusion, the time for expanded CO2 recovery projects has come. 33 references.

• OSTI ID: 6238320
• Journal Information: Ann. API Prod. Dept.; (United States), Journal Name: Ann. API Prod. Dept.; (United States)
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
CARBON DIOXIDE INJECTION
TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
OIL WELLS
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
PETROLEUM
TECHNOLOGY UTILIZATION
WELL STIMULATION
ENERGY SOURCES
FLUID INJECTION
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MISCIBLE-PHASE DISPLACEMENT
RECOVERY
STIMULATION
WELLS
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