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Use of micellar solution as an emulsion breaker

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OSTI ID:6126294
Production of formation fluids through a well bore from a formation having a water and hydrocarbon emulsion blockage surrounding the well bore is restored by injecting from about 0.01 to 10 bbl per vertical ft of formation of micellar dispersion into the formation, to solubilize the emulsion. The micellar dispersion is composed of hydrocarbon, aqueous medium, and surfactant. (20 claims)
Assignee:
Marathon Oil Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 3554289
OSTI ID:
6126294
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English