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Secondary recovery process utilizing water saturated with gas

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6794027
Hydrocarbons are recovered from subterranean formations by injecting into a hydrocarbon bearing formation via an injection well, a fluid comprising water saturated with a gas, such as natural gas, carbon dioxide, etc., forcing the fluid through the formation and recovering hydrocarbons through a production well. The fluids employed may contain a solubilizing agent and/or an alkaline agent.
Assignee:
Texaco Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 4110224
OSTI ID:
6794027
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English