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Method of using a combination lignosulfonate/polyalkylene glycol system as a sacrificial agent for surfactant flooding

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5118857
This patent describes a method of recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean hydrocarbon formation which is penetrated by at least one injection well and at least one production well wherein a surfactant system is injected into the formation to sweep oil through the formation to at least one production well. It comprises injecting into the formation a surfactant solution containing about 0.11% to about 10% by weight of a mixture of at least two sacrificial agents designed to prevent the loss to the formation of injected chemicals of a surfactant solution, the mixture of at least two sacrificial agents comprised of about 0.1% to about 5% by weight of a lignosulfonate and about 0.01% to about 5% by weight of a polyalkylene glycol having a molecular weight less than about 2000.
Assignee:
Texaco, Inc., White Plains, NY (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5009268; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-459611
OSTI ID:
5118857
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English