Compositions for enhanced oil recovery
US10767104B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for increasing recovery of hydrocarbon compounds from hydrocarbon-containing subterranean fractured rock formations. Novel emulsions and fracturing fluids are provided. The fracturing fluids convert oil-wet rocks to water-wet, yet exhibit a low tendency of composition components to sorb to the rock. The fracturing fluids do not cause formation of emulsions with hydrocarbon compounds within the subterranean fractured rock formations.
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