..., properly focused research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) program and technology transfer effort. However, if low oil prices persist and technology advancement is delayed, a significant portion of the remaining resource could be abandoned before the recovery potential can be realized...

... Abstract This paper summarizes the technical findings of a regional assessment of oil recovery potential through advanced primary and secondary processes for reservoirs in Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. Intensive infill drilling, polymer-augmented waterflooding, permeability profile...