Poza Rica: 29 years of secondary recovery

Journal Article · Sun Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Bol Tec Arpel; ()

OSTI ID:6416852

Ortega, H G

One of the main objectives of the Mexican Goverment is the suitable exploitation of its hydrocarbon reservoirs. Therefore, the application of secondary recovery methods in those reservoirs sensitive to this method was increased. Petroleos Mexicanos has 27 systems of waterflooding in operation; 30% more than in 1976. The main objective is the continuous analysis of the optimum conditions, in order to optimize the efficiency of the waterflooding process, such as in the Tamabra formation in the Poza Rica field. A history is presented of the waterflooding process utilized in the Poza Rica field to increase the oil production from the Tamabra formation. Geology and reservoir characteristics, antecedents, producing well requirements, project development, future programs, and economic analyses are presented.

• OSTI ID: 6416852
• Journal Information: Bol Tec Arpel; (), Journal Name: Bol Tec Arpel; () Vol. 10:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: Spanish

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DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
ENERGY SOURCES
ENGINEERING
ENHANCED RECOVERY
EXPLOITATION
FLUID INJECTION
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
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OIL FIELDS
OIL WELLS
OPTIMIZATION
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PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PLANNING
PRODUCTION
RECOVERY
RESERVOIR ENGINEERING
RESOURCES
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