Secondary recovery process utilizing sulfonated polyphenols
Patent
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OSTI ID:6586746
Hydrocarbons are recovered from subterranean formations by injecting into a hydrocarbon bearing formation via an injection well a fluid comprising water containing a small amount of a water-soluble, sulfonated, ethoxylated polyphenol, forcing the said fluid through the formation and recovering hydrocarbons through a production well. The fluids employed may, if desired, contain an alkaline agent such as sodium hydroxide.
- Assignee:
- Texaco Development Corp
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4226731
- OSTI ID:
- 6586746
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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