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Injection Wells

Wells used to inject fluids, such as water, steam, or gas, into underground reservoirs to enhance oil and gas recovery or to dispose of waste fluids produced during extraction. Development and Injection wells may be vertical, high angle, horizontal, multilateral or directed to enter the reservoir at favorable locations.