This volume assembles key papers published in waterflooding and is organized into 11 topical sections. Readers will gain a good understanding of how waterflooding has been successfully applied under a wide range of conditions, gaining insights they can use in their own operations. Case studies and an extensive bibliography add to the collection’s utility. This reprint provides a solid foundation for practicing petroleum engineers and other professionals in this area.

Topical areas: Waterflood overview • Reservoir characterization and geoscience • Waterflood data • Forecasting • Application of horizontal wells • Infill drilling and pattern alignment • Production operations and water quality • Profile control and improving volume sweep efficiency • Surveillance and monitoring • Economics • Case studies and waterflooding applications