Waterdrive reservoirs are bounded by and connected to aquifers. As pressure decreases during oil extraction, the compressed water in the aquifers expands and flows into the oil reservoir, pushing the oil towards producing wells to improve recovery rates. The extent water influx enhances oil recovery depends on the aquifer size, communication between the aquifer and reservoir, and amount of water that enters the reservoir.
Waterdrive reservoirs are bounded by and connected to aquifers. As pressure decreases during oil extraction, the compressed water in the aquifers expands and flows into the oil reservoir, pushing the oil towards producing wells to improve recovery rates. The extent water influx enhances oil recovery depends on the aquifer size, communication between the aquifer and reservoir, and amount of water that enters the reservoir.
Waterdrive reservoirs are bounded by and connected to aquifers. As pressure decreases during oil extraction, the compressed water in the aquifers expands and flows into the oil reservoir, pushing the oil towards producing wells to improve recovery rates. The extent water influx enhances oil recovery depends on the aquifer size, communication between the aquifer and reservoir, and amount of water that enters the reservoir.
Waterdrive (or water drive) petroleum reservoirs are characteristically bounded by and in communication with aquifers. As pressure decreases during pressure depletion, the compressed waters within the aquifers expand and overflow into the petroleum reservoir. The invading water helps drive the oil to the producing wells, leading to improved oil recoveries. Like gas reinjection and gas cap expansion, water influx also acts to mitigate the pressure decline. The degree to which water influx improves oil recovery depends on the size of the adjoining aquifer, the degree of communication between the aquifer and petroleum reservoir, and ultimately the amount of water that encroaches into the reservoir.