Impact of newly implemented enhanced oil and gas recovery screening policy on current oil production and future energy supply in India

摘要

This paper presents a strategic review on the current status of oil production and the future prospect of implementation of enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods in depleted oil reservoirs in India. Specifically, this paper emphasizes on the enhanced oil and gas recovery (EOGR) policy approved by the Government of India in October 2018 and its implementation in coming 10 years. Furthermore, the current status of oil recovery in India, fields under EOR operation, challenges of EOR in India, advantages and future prospects of EOR in India, and a brief description of EOR methods are discussed as an overview of oil production scenario in India. Our analysis and assessment revealed that enhanced recovery screening and its implementation will add a significant value to India's energy economy and lower the crude oil import.