University of Houston: CO2 Recovery Method Could Unlock 137 Billion Barrels of U.S. Oil Reserves
September 01, 2026
September 01, 2026
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 1 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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CO2 Recovery Method Could Unlock 137 Billion Barrels of U.S. Oil Reserves
University of Houston report finds Texas and the Gulf Coast hold more than half of the resources favorable for CO2 enhanced oil recovery
Key Takeaways
* Approximately 137 billion barrels of U.S. oil are technically recoverable using carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) . . .
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CO2 Recovery Method Could Unlock 137 Billion Barrels of U.S. Oil Reserves
University of Houston report finds Texas and the Gulf Coast hold more than half of the resources favorable for CO2 enhanced oil recovery
Key Takeaways
* Approximately 137 billion barrels of U.S. oil are technically recoverable using carbon dioxide-enhanced oil recovery (EOR) . . .