[Biofuel] Sinkholes and oil production

2006-07-05 Thread Doug Younker
Allow me to comment(underscoring what Bob said) the reason water and CO2 is pumped into producing formations is to extract MORE oil from from the formation, not replace it, enhanced recovery they call it. Jeff, I suspect the Texan was telling you a tall tale and later joked with his buddies

Re: [Biofuel] Sinkholes and oil production

2006-07-05 Thread Jeff Lyles
@sustainablelists.org Sent: Tuesday, July 04, 2006 11:49 PM Subject: [Biofuel] Sinkholes and oil production Allow me to comment(underscoring what Bob said) the reason water and CO2 is pumped into producing formations is to extract MORE oil from from the formation, not replace it, enhanced recovery

Re: [Biofuel] Sinkholes and oil production

2006-07-05 Thread Mike Weaver
Look up karst for more info on sinkhole topography... Doug Younker wrote: Allow me to comment(underscoring what Bob said) the reason water and CO2 is pumped into producing formations is to extract MORE oil from from the formation, not replace it, enhanced recovery they call it. Jeff, I