1. a method of oil recovery in which water is injected into an oil reservoir to force oil toward production wells
Usage: petroleum engineering

1. to inject water into an oil reservoir to enhance oil recovery
Usage: petroleum engineering

Examples

• The company implemented a waterflood program to increase oil production from the aging field.
• Engineers designed the waterflood system to maximize recovery efficiency.
• The waterflood operation successfully extended the life of the reservoir.
• They decided to waterflood the field after primary production declined.
• The waterflood injection wells were strategically placed around the production wells.
• Secondary recovery through waterflooding can recover an additional 20-40% of original oil.