recoverable

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These materials are often considered waste, but they may still contain valuable elements that were not economically recoverable at the time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

The Norwegian energy major said Monday that according to preliminary estimates the discovery holds between 25 million and 89 million barrels of recoverable oil equivalents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

So far in the 2024-25 financial year, they have identified 13 cases of polygamous working, which has saved £113,000 in recoverable savings.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

“Proved reserves” represent oil deemed recoverable under certain technical and economic assumptions, but not necessarily oil that can be produced quickly or cheaply.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Problem may be recoverable with remote update of Pathfinder.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir