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Method for steam injection in steeply dipping formations

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6160934
Steam breakthrough at the updip outcrop of a steeply dipping heavy oil reservoir is prevented by the injection of a hot water bank above the point at which the steam is injected into the heavy oil reservoir.
Assignee:
Texaco Inc
Patent Number(s):
US 4260018
OSTI ID:
6160934
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English