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What is the primary purpose of horizontal, lateral, or directional drilling?
To increase the producible reservoir area
What is the purpose of water flooding in oil recovery methods?
To push the unrecovered oil towards the wellbore
Why is CO2 injected during oil recovery processes?
To increase the viscosity of unrecovered oil
What is the main objective of steam flooding in oil recovery?
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In which situation would hydraulic fracturing be used?
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Which technological advancement is key for successful oil and gas exploration and development?
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Why did Edwin Drake first discover oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania?
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What are some common uses of oil and natural gas mentioned in the text?
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Which industry consumes fossil fuels according to the text?
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Why have fossil fuels always been a primary energy source despite challenges mentioned in the text?
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