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Science · 2022 · en

National Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery and Associated Carbon Dioxide Retention Resources—Results

by Peter D. Warwick, Emil D. Attanasi, Madalyn S. Blondes

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This U.S. Geological Survey assessment estimates the oil that could technically be recovered using carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery and the carbon dioxide that could remain stored in the associated reservoirs. It distinguishes technical resource estimates from other questions about development and uses a probabilistic approach to express uncertainty.

The report explains its regional subdivisions, data sources and assessment process before presenting national and regional results. Maps, graphs and tables show the distribution of potential recovery and retention, followed by discussion and comparison with earlier assessments. A glossary clarifies the specialized terminology. First published in 2022, this complete technical report retains the original geological context, quantitative results, explanatory figures and references. Original assessment terminology and units are preserved.

Peter D. Warwick; Emil D. Attanasi; Madalyn S. Blondes; Sean T. Brennan; Marc L. Buursink; Steven M. Cahan; Colin A. Doolan; Philip A. Freeman; C. Özgen Karacan; Celeste D. Lohr; Matthew D. Merrill; Ricardo A. Olea; Jenna L. Shelton; Ernie R. Slucher; Brian A. Varela. National Assessment of Carbon Dioxide Enhanced Oil Recovery and Associated Carbon Dioxide Retention Resources—Results. U.S. Geological Survey, 2022. https://doi.org/10.3133/cir1489. Public domain U.S. Government publication. Original agency, author and photograph credits retained.