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Method for recovery of hydrocarbons utilizing steam injection

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5072112
A method of recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation is described, in which a mixture of steam and a minor amount of an interfacial tension reducer, such as quinoline, ect., is introduced into the formation. Oil displaced through the formation is recovered through a production well. Preferably, the formation is heated prior to the introduction of the steam-interfacial tension reducer mixture. (12 claims)
Assignee:
Texaco Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3732926
OSTI ID:
5072112
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English