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Glossary:Recoverable oil

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The volume of liquid hydrocarbons that is estimated to be recoverable from the formation under planned production methods. This volume depends strongly on the revenue received from the oil and the operating cost because these economic factors will determine which recovery methods are employed and the duration of production.