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Orinoco Oil Belt

Journal Article · · Resumen (Separata); ()
OSTI ID:6083292
The program for development and exploitation of the Orinoco Oil Belt in Venezuela is discussed. The reservoir characteristics and properties are enumerated, and an exploitation methodology is presented. The results of investigation in the area confirm the existence of large volumes of hydrocarbons with characteristics similar to other Venezuelan heavy crude oil fields. Research programs are being initiated to optimize recovery from the Orinoco area ranging from adaptation of existing technology to new technologic developments.
OSTI ID:
6083292
Journal Information:
Resumen (Separata); (), Journal Name: Resumen (Separata); () Vol. 391
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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