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North Dakota announces next phase of enhanced oil recovery project in Bakken

Updated Oct 19, 8:39 AM CT. Every fact below links to the source that reported it.

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Phase two of the Crack the Code project uses cost-effective technology to reach oil in shale rock formations like the Bakken. [KFYR-TV]
The project is expected to cost about $400 million, but using existing infrastructure will reduce the overall financial burden. [KFYR-TV]
Phase one currently has six large-scale pilot projects using Enhanced Oil Recovery underway. [KFYR-TV]
Phase two will develop whole oil fields rather than individual wells and take advantage of existing infrastructure. [KFYR-TV]
The goal is to increase production and extend the life of existing oil fields. [KFYR-TV]
North Dakota's oil boom from 2006 to its peak in 2012 used new methods such as fracking and directional drilling. [KFYR-TV]

What is the expected timeline for Phase II to begin and complete?
How many jobs or economic benefits does the state project from this phase?
Which specific areas or counties in the Bakken formation will Phase II target first?

KFYR-TV: KFYR-TV provided technical details with official quotes from state leaders on the project's scope, cost estimates, infrastructure efficiency gains, and acknowledged challenges with equipment delays. Read it → · Ads
Bismarck Tribune: Bismarck Tribune reported the announcement as an expansion that will move the project into field-scale testing. Read it → · Paywall

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