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Method of recovering hydrocarbons from an underground hydrocarbon containing formation

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5771149
A method for oil recovery from a formation uses a combination of steam and in situ combustion drives. The method consists of injecting steam via an injection well, followed by injecting a combustible gas via a production well, and thereafter recovering oil via the injection well. (2 claims)
Assignee:
Shell Oil Co
Patent Number(s):
US 3563312
OSTI ID:
5771149
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English