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Enhanced oil recovery: potential environmental consequences, reclamation problems and research needs

Conference ·
OSTI ID:6422167
Environmental damage in specific situations associated with enhanced oil recovery are examined. Discussions are included on land disturbance and associated erosion, sedimentation, and loss of biota; accidental spills of oil, brine, or other chemicals; deterioration of surface water quality; contamination of ground water aquifers, and; excessive air emissions. (JRD)
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
6422167
Report Number(s):
CONF-7805143-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English