Glossary:CO2 Injection
Secondary recovery technique for oil. The carbon dioxide gas is injected and alternated with water. CO2 lowers the viscosity of most oils, but may trigger severe asphaltene and scale precipitates.
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Secondary recovery technique for oil. The carbon dioxide gas is injected and alternated with water. CO2 lowers the viscosity of most oils, but may trigger severe asphaltene and scale precipitates.