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Chemical flooding

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-000648

An enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method that involves injecting chemical solutions into a reservoir to improve oil displacement efficiency. These chemicals alter the interfacial tension between oil and water, modify rock wettability, or increase the viscosity of the injected fluid. Common agents include polymers, surfactants, and alkaline chemicals, often used in combination.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-000648
FieldOil and gas
SubjectEnhanced Oil Recovery
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-000648",
  "term": "Chemical flooding",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "An enhanced oil recovery (EOR) method that involves injecting chemical solutions into a reservoir to improve oil displacement efficiency. These chemicals alter the interfacial tension between oil and water, modify rock wettability, or increase the viscosity of the injected fluid. Common agents include polymers, surfactants, and alkaline chemicals, often used in combination.",
  "subject": "Enhanced Oil Recovery",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/chemical-flooding/"
}

Record 701 of 4,499 in Oil and gas terminology (MLC-0103). Request the full dataset.