Oil and gas recovery encompasses the extraction of hydrocarbons from the Earth, utilizing technologies such as enhanced oil recovery (EOR) to maximize output beyond the primary recovery phase. The process requires a thorough understanding of geological formations, fluid dynamics, and advanced engineering techniques to efficiently and sustainably exploit these natural resources.

Oil And Gas Recovery

Extraction of hydrocarbons

Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) refers to techniques used to increase the amount of crude oil that can be extracted from an oil field, typically after primary and secondary recovery methods have been exhausted. These methods are crucial for maximizing extraction efficiency and extending the productive life of oil reservoirs, often involving the injection of substances like water, gas, or chemicals to alter the physical and chemical properties of the oil and reservoir rock.

Enhanced Oil Recovery

Primary recovery phase

Geological formations are naturally occurring groupings of rock layers that have a distinct, recognizable composition and structure, which are used to interpret Earth's history and geological processes. They provide critical insights into past environments, climate changes, and the movement of tectonic plates over geological time scales.

Geological Formations

Fluid dynamics is a branch of physics that studies the behavior of fluids (liquids and gases) in motion and the forces acting on them. It is essential for understanding natural phenomena and designing systems in engineering disciplines, including aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, and meteorology.

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