The proposed Lost Hills CO2 Pilot was designed with the following goals and objectives in mind: ? Test the technical and economic viability of CO2 flooding the low permeability Diatomite resource, which is one member of California's siliceous shale reservoirs of the Monterey Formation. ? Test the technical and economic viability of CO2 flooding the Diatomite resource in a timely manner (3 years or less). ? Install a configuration that enhances the chance of process success (oil response). ? Install a configuration that minimizes the likelihood of premature CO2 breakthrough. ? Provide an opportunity to gather and analyze reservoir, geologic, and production data and gather facilities design information necessary to commit to a full-field project. ? Install a CO2 Pilot in Lost Hills safely, without incident, and in accordance with all county, state, and federal environmental rules and regulations.