Because water follows the path of least resistance, these fingers can leave a lot of oil behind-the difference between moving liquids with a rake and moving them with a shovel. Polymers influence the viscosity of the injected water enough to establish a more cohesive column of liquid to push the oil to the production well.

A multi-well test, targeted for the end of 2024, could stimulate production in what Chevron believes is a multi-billion-barrel resource. If successful, the approach could be replicated elsewhere in the region.

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