Composition and method for improving the production of petroleum hydrocarbons
US12325824B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B41/02
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A novel surfactant composition that comprises of two surfactant components, a solvent, and water. The surfactant composition is added to a fracturing fluid, which is then pumped downhole into a subterranean formation where the novel characteristics of the fracturing fluid lend to improved oil production over the fracturing fluid without the surfactant composition.
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