Multi-functional compositions for enhanced oil and gas recovery and other petroleum industry applications
US11608465B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/32
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The subject invention provides multi-functional biochemical compositions, as well as their use in enhancing oil recovery from an oil-bearing subterranean formation. Advantageously, the compositions and methods of the subject invention are operationally-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally-friendly. More specifically, in preferred embodiments, the subject invention provides a multi-functional composition for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) comprising one or more surfactants, one or more chelating agents, and one or more solvents.
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