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enhanced oil recovery

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enhanced oil recovery
n
(Mining & Quarrying) any of several techniques that make it possible to recover more oil than can be obtained by natural pressure, such as the injection of fluid or gases into an oilfield to force more oil to the surface


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Adding Monterey's reserves ``will further enhance Texaco's leadership position in the area of enhanced oil recovery and give us a clear competitive advantage,'' said Texaco Chairman Peter I.
We think we can triple that through enhanced oil recovery," he said.
Having already produced 190 million barrels of oil through primary and secondary recovery methods, the Delhi Holt Bryant Unit is scheduled for redevelopment using CO2 enhanced oil recovery technology.
 
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