Table E2.  Assumed Rates of Technological Progress for Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques

Item

Reference Case

Rapid Technology Case

Slow Technology Case

Drilling, Completion, and Equipping Costs (Percentage Decline per Year)

2

3

2

Horizontal Well Technology Penetration

     

  Start Date

1995

1995

NA

  Penetration Period (Years)

40

20

None

  Penetration Rate (Percent per Year)

2.5

5.0

0

  Maximum Penetration of Inferred reserve Base (Percent)

90

90

0

Source: Energy Information Administration, Office of Integrated Analysis and Forecasting.

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