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Olefin sulfonate-improved steam foam drive

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5795850
A steam foam drive process for displacing oil within a subterranean reservoir is improved by injecting into the reservoir a steam-foam-forming mixture of steam, and an olefin sulfonate-containing surfactant component.
Assignee:
Shell Oil Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4488976
OSTI ID:
5795850
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English