Summary It has been found that significant amounts of water-free hydrocarbons can be produced from sandstone reservoirs that have water saturations greater than 50%. From comprehensive core and log analyses, the sands were found to have high surface areas that immobilize large amounts of water. The actual water saturations can be high, but water-free hydrocarbons will be produced.
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