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Composition and method for improving the production of petroleum hydrocarbons

US12325824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2023
Grant dateJun 10, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 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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