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Secondary recovery process utilizing water saturated with gas

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5255569
Hydrocarbons are recovered from subterranean formations by injecting into a hydrocarbon bearing formation via an injection well a fluid comprising water saturated with a gas such as natural gas, carbon dioxide, etc., forcing the said fluid through the formation and recovering hydrocarbons through a production well.
Assignee:
Texaco Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4044831
OSTI ID:
5255569
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English