### Question
How does NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES define qualified enhanced oil recovery project?


### Answer
Under *26 U.S.C. § 43*, **qualified enhanced oil recovery project** is defined as:

> any project—



(i) which involves the application (in accordance with sound engineering principles) of 1 or more tertiary recovery methods (as defined in section 193(b)(3)) which can reasonably be expected to result in more than an insignificant increase in the amount of crude oil which will ultimately be recovered,



(ii) which is located within the United States (within the meaning of section 638(1)), and



(iii) with respect to which the first injection of liquids, gases, or other matter commences after December 31, 1990

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 43*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 1-NORMAL TAXES AND SURTAXES > Subchapter A-Determination of Tax Liability > PART IV-CREDITS AGAINST TAX > Subpart D-Business Related Credits**

