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The 1984 National Petroleum Council study on EOR: An overview

Journal Article · · J. Pet. Technol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/13239-PA· OSTI ID:5213266
An overview of what is considered the most extensive EOR study ever accomplished is discussed. In this study, 86 persons from 34 companies worked over a period of 17 months to develop a document that indicates the direction that EOR might take for the next 3 decades. Projected production, based on both implemented and advanced technology, is presented to show the effect of changes in price of crude and minimum rate of return (ROR) requirements. The study indicates that EOR could increase the current domestic crude reserves by about 40%. It also indicates that the ultimate recovery and the projected producing rates of EOR projects are highly sensitive to changes in crude oil prices.
Research Organization:
Texaco, Inc.
OSTI ID:
5213266
Journal Information:
J. Pet. Technol.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Pet. Technol.; (United States) Vol. 38:9; ISSN JPTJA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English