Meaning waterflood
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A method of secondary recovery in which water is injected into the reservoir formation to displace residual oil. The water from injection wells physically sweeps the displaced oil to adjacent producti [..]
Source: glossary.oilfield.slb.com

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An improved oil recovery technique that involves injecting water into a producing reservoir to enhance movement of oil to producing wells.
Source: millenniumexploration.com

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A method of increasing oil recoveries from an existing reservoir. Water is injected through a special “water injection well” into an oil producing formation to force additional oil out of the reservoi [..]
Source: cardinalenergygroup.com

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Waterflooding or water injection is where water is injected into the oil field, usually to increase pressure and thereby stimulate production. Water injection wells can be found both on- and offshore, [..]
Source: bfs-usa.com





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