Method of increasing hydrocarbon production from subterranean formations

Patent · Tue Oct 27 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:5865155

Penny, G S

A method is described of increasing the production of hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing subterranean carbonate-containing formation comprising contacting the formation with an anionic compound whereby the compound is absorbed onto surfaces of the formation to reduce wetting of the surfaces by either hydrocarbons or water. The anionic compound is selected from individual compounds and mixtures.

• Assignee: Halliburton Co., Duncan, OK
• Patent Number(s): US 4702849
• OSTI ID: 5865155
• Resource Relation: Patent File Date: Filed date 25 Feb 1986
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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