Moving one fluid out while introducing another
The process of transforming crude oil into usable products like gasoline, diesel, and other fuels through various chemical processes
The force exerted by fluids within the reservoir, influencing the flow of oil or gas
Measure of how effectively resources are utilized
The mass of a substance per unit volume, important for characterizing fluids in a reservoir.
The scientific study of Earth's physical structure and substances, including rock formations.
Forces affecting fluid movement in porous media
A subsurface formation where oil and gas are stored.
Act of introducing fluids into a reservoir
The structure at the surface of a well that controls pressure and provides access to the well.
The phase of searching for hydrocarbons using geological and geophysical techniques.
A key element often present with oil and gas in reservoirs, requiring separation.
Ratio of extracted oil to total available
The phase where hydrocarbons are extracted and brought to the surface
Small-diameter pipes placed inside the casing to transport oil or gas to the surface.
Vapor used to enhance oil recovery
A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, important in determining how easily oil can be extracted from a reservoir.
The measure of the void spaces in a rock, crucial for storing fluids like oil and gas
Type of injection using alkaline solutions
Steel pipes used to line the wellbore and prevent it from collapsing.
Process for recovering heavy oil using vaporized solvents
The cutting tool used at the bottom of the drill string to break rock and create a wellbore
A fluid used in drilling to lubricate the drill bit and transport rock cuttings to the surface.