An update of the polymer-augmented alkaline flood at the Isenhour unit, Sublette County, Wyoming

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1988 · SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2118/14954-PA· OSTI ID:6637818

Doll, T E

An Almy sand polymer-augmented alkaline flood at the Isenhour Unit, Sublette County, WY, is reviewed. This paper updates process technology, including the use of clay stabilization, sweep improvement, soda ash alkaline agent (to reduce interfacial tension (IFT) and mobilize residual oil), and anionic-polymer-blend mobility buffer. Oil production has been increasing at 20%/yr since the process start.

• Research Organization: TIORCO Inc., Gillete, WY (US)
• OSTI ID: 6637818
• Journal Information: SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Reserv. Eng.; (United States), Vol. 3:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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