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Oil recovery process using a tapered surfactant concentration slug

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OSTI ID:6607000
A process for recovering oil from a subterranean reservoir is given in which a surfactant slug injected into the formation via an injection well is passed through the formation and oil is recovered via a production well penetrating the formation. In this process, a tapered surfactant concentration slug is employed in which the surfactant concentration is increased, either incrementally or gradually, during the slug injection time.
Assignee:
Texaco Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4099569
OSTI ID:
6607000
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English