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Method for oil recovery. [injection of aqueous solution of sulfonated ethoxylated aliphatic hydrocarbon]

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7362899
A method is given of increasing and sustaining the production of fluids from a subterranean fluid-bearing formation comprising injecting therefrom into said formation under a pressure greater than the formation pressure, an aqueous solution consisting essentially of water and a water-soluble sulfonated, ethoxylated compound.
Assignee:
Texaco Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3946814
OSTI ID:
7362899
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English