After the investigation that exploited a qualitative approach, the researcher highlighted reality concerning oil exploration and the possible implication of the practice on the environment. The study also explored the viable methods for enhanced oil recovery. Computer statistical tools guided in the validation of the assertion from the scholarly sources. The tools prove helpful in highlighting the trends concerning the use of enhanced oil recovery techniques. The methods also evaluated the extent of the activity, the impacts of the environment and viable methodologies of enhanced oil recovery. The step that follows data evaluation was the use of computing tools in presenting tables and charts. Afterward, the tabulated information aided in the projection of the findings.
The theoretical models conceptualized using the data formulated the basis for the deductions on the subject for exploration. The research used the model in proving the existence of a relation of the variables defined as per the hypothetical claims. The findings guided the assertion on the prevailing trends and the implication of the practice. The information equally facilitated visualization of the suitable techniques for adaptation in ensuring that enhanced oil recovery process facilitate accomplishment of the set objective.
The existing literature on the prevailing situation in the oil exploration industry in indicates that stakeholders are embracing enhanced oil recovery techniques in operations. The viability of the methodology over other approaches in facilitating extraction of oil in sources where the primary and secondary extraction techniques cannot succeed has been the motivating factor behind the preference for EOR. Researchers indicated the enhanced oil recovery techniques increases the capacity of a well by 15 per cent. Estimates suggest a surge from 30% to 60% of a reservoir’s capacity compared to the primary and secondary techniques that extract 20% to 40% of the oil from the reservoir.
The challenges confronted in the exploration of the resources are possible rise in ecological concerns as pollution. The techniques for pressurizing the wells using heat, gas and liquid interferes with the geological structure of the region where the operations are proceeding. Chen blames oil explores the rise in pollution of the environment in the US (340).
The nature of the topography is also an area of concern among scholars reviewing oil exploration activities. Lake, Larry et al. in their works noted that the urge to minimize pollution influenced the consideration of steam pressuring technique. The activist influence also swayed the decision to embrace practices that limit emission of carbon components on the atmosphere. As thing stand, the political leaders in oil producing countries that use the methodology are considering formulating guidelines that restriuct fracking and enhanced recovery practices.
The enhanced oil recovery mechanism that offers immense benefits is plasma-pulse according to Patel, Manan, and Anirbid (183). The qualitative investigation by the scholar recommended the technique because of the benefits its pose. The research considered the environmental risks in claiming that it alleviates ecological disturbances in addition to increasing the capacity of the well to 90% of its potential. Another issue for consideration in selecting the methods is the costs concerns. The approach maximizes the gains from crude oil exploration. The damage on the environment is not as prevalent as other methodologies. If coordinated properly, the use of plasma pulse as an enhanced oil recovery mechanism ensures increase production of carbon for storage and heat as energy source. The challenges related to enhanced oil exploration worth redressing for ensuring the viability of the concept include stakeholder consultation