42 USC 13415 - Midcontinent Energy Research Center

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jan 18, 2025

§ 13415.

Midcontinent Energy Research Center

(a)

Finding

(b)

Purposes

The purposes of this section are to—

(1)

improve the efficiency of petroleum recovery;

(2)

increase ultimate petroleum recovery; and

(3)

delay the abandonment of resources.

(c)

Establishment

The Secretary may establish the Midcontinent Energy Research Center (referred to in this section as the “Center”) to—

(1)

conduct research in petroleum geology and engineering focused on improving the recovery of petroleum from existing fields and established plays in the upper midcontinent region of the United States; and

(2)

ensure that the results of the research described in paragraph (1) are transferred to users.

(d)

Research

(1)

In general

(2)

Programs

Research programs conducted by the Center may include—

(A)

data base development and transfer of technology;

(B)

reservoir management;

(C)

reservoir characterization;

(D)

advanced recovery methods; and

(E)

development of new technology.

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XX, § 2015, Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3060.)

cite as: 42 USC 13415