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Assessment of Research Needs for Oil Recovery from Heavy-Oil Sources and Tar Sands (FERWG-IIIA)

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/766253· OSTI ID:766253
The Fossil Energy Research Working Group (FERWG), at the request of J.W. Mares (Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy) and A.W. Trivelpiece (Director, Office of Energy Research), has reviewed and evaluated the U.S. programs on oil recovery from heavy oil sources and tar sands. These studies were performed in order to provide an independent assessment of research areas that affect the prospects for oil recovery from these sources. This report summarizes the findings and research recommendations of FERWG.
Research Organization:
Fossil Energy Research Working Group - IIIA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER); USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC01-79ER10007
OSTI ID:
766253
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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