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What are the primary types of CO2 storage options mentioned in the text?
What are the primary types of CO2 storage options mentioned in the text?
Which project is cited as an example of immiscible CO2 flooding?
Which project is cited as an example of immiscible CO2 flooding?
What is the primary method of tertiary recovery (EOR) mentioned in the text?
What is the primary method of tertiary recovery (EOR) mentioned in the text?
Which field is provided as an example of tertiary recovery (EOR) using miscible gas injection?
Which field is provided as an example of tertiary recovery (EOR) using miscible gas injection?
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What are the two examples of units mentioned in the context of immiscible CO2 flooding?
What are the two examples of units mentioned in the context of immiscible CO2 flooding?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a planned CCS hub?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a planned CCS hub?
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What is the primary purpose of CO2 sequestration for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)?
What is the primary purpose of CO2 sequestration for Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a type of CO2 storage in the text?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a type of CO2 storage in the text?
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What type of CO2 storage involves CO2 storage in un-minable coal seams?
What type of CO2 storage involves CO2 storage in un-minable coal seams?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a method of primary, secondary, or tertiary recovery?
Which of the following is not mentioned as a method of primary, secondary, or tertiary recovery?
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What is the objective of 'Advanced' CO2-EOR?
What is the objective of 'Advanced' CO2-EOR?
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What is the break-even cost for Advanced CO2-EOR?
What is the break-even cost for Advanced CO2-EOR?
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What are the tax credits for CO2 permanently stored and used in EOR according to the US Inflation Reduction act, 2022?
What are the tax credits for CO2 permanently stored and used in EOR according to the US Inflation Reduction act, 2022?
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What is the expected capacity of the proposed Midwest CO2 Superhighway for sequestering CO2 annually?
What is the expected capacity of the proposed Midwest CO2 Superhighway for sequestering CO2 annually?
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What is the primary recovery method that uses the reservoir's own energy?
What is the primary recovery method that uses the reservoir's own energy?
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What is the recovery factor to 2018 for the Weyburn unit oil production?
What is the recovery factor to 2018 for the Weyburn unit oil production?
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What is the estimated total storage capacity of CO2 in the Weyburn Field?
What is the estimated total storage capacity of CO2 in the Weyburn Field?
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What is the primary method of CO2 sequestration in un-minable coal seams?
What is the primary method of CO2 sequestration in un-minable coal seams?
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What is the total volume of CO2 sequestered in enhanced coal-bed methane CO2 storage projects?
What is the total volume of CO2 sequestered in enhanced coal-bed methane CO2 storage projects?
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Which of the following is a CO2 storage option according to the IPCC Report, 2005?
Which of the following is a CO2 storage option according to the IPCC Report, 2005?
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What are the two types of CO2 EOR processes mentioned in the text?
What are the two types of CO2 EOR processes mentioned in the text?
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What is the significance of Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) in EOR?
What is the significance of Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) in EOR?
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Which oilfields in the USA are specifically mentioned as using CO2 EOR?
Which oilfields in the USA are specifically mentioned as using CO2 EOR?
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What is the focus of onshore pattern drilling in SACROC, Wasson, and Denver Unit?
What is the focus of onshore pattern drilling in SACROC, Wasson, and Denver Unit?
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What are the sources of CO2 for CO2 EOR projects in the USA?
What are the sources of CO2 for CO2 EOR projects in the USA?
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What is the impact of CO2 EOR on the SACROC unit in west Texas?
What is the impact of CO2 EOR on the SACROC unit in west Texas?
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What does the relationship between injected solvent volume and incremental recovery factor indicate?
What does the relationship between injected solvent volume and incremental recovery factor indicate?
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What is the focus of laboratory coreflood studies on miscible solvent for oil recovery?
What is the focus of laboratory coreflood studies on miscible solvent for oil recovery?
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What does the influence of mobility ratio on areal sweep efficiency refer to?
What does the influence of mobility ratio on areal sweep efficiency refer to?
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What is the focus of EOR through miscible CO2 flooding in terms of macroscopic sweep efficiency and recovery factor?
What is the focus of EOR through miscible CO2 flooding in terms of macroscopic sweep efficiency and recovery factor?
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Study Notes
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and CO2 Flooding
- Global number of EOR projects in operation from 1971 to 2017
- CO2 EOR processes: immiscible and miscible
- Laboratory coreflood studies on miscible solvent for oil recovery
- Influence of mobility ratio on areal sweep efficiency
- EOR through miscible CO2 flooding: macroscopic sweep efficiency and recovery factor
- Minimum Miscibility Pressure (MMP) and its significance in EOR
- Relationship between injected solvent volume and incremental recovery factor
- Specific USA West Texas oilfields using CO2 EOR: Weyburn, Wasson, SACROC, Permian Basin
- Onshore pattern drilling in SACROC, Wasson, and Denver Unit
- CO2 EOR impact on SACROC unit in west Texas: cumulative injection of CO2, sweep efficiency, and recovery factor
- Production history and projected CO2 volumes in Denver Unit, Wasson Field
- CO2 sources for CO2 EOR projects in the USA: natural reservoirs and industrial sources
- CO2 production from McElmo Dome and its significance in CO2 EOR and CCS applications
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