injection well

American  

noun

1. a deep well into which pressurized fluids are injected for waste disposal, to improve the recovery of petroleum, or in solution mining.

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injection well Scientific  

1. A deep well into which water or pressurized gas is pumped in order to push petroleum resources out of underground reservoirs toward production wells so as to increase their yield.

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Example Sentences

On Sunday, Ms Shore announced the EPA planned to begin shipping liquid waste to an underground injection well, while solid waste would go to an incinerator.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2023

“RRC inspectors will be examining disposal activity at injection well sites near the earthquake,” according to a statement from the commission, “and will take any necessary actions to protect public safety and the environment.”

From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2022

Starting in 2020, crews used a similar rig to drill an injection well.

From Science Magazine • Jul. 13, 2022

She says she lives about 1,800 feet from an injection well in Athens County, and the noise and vibrations from the state are disruptive.

From Washington Times • Apr. 6, 2016

An injection well is only about six miles away.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2016