Microbial surfactants to prevent and/or remove asphaltene deposits
US12338391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/34
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The subject invention provides compositions and methods for improving oil and/or gas production efficiency. In some embodiments, the compositions and methods utilize microbial surfactants, namely, glycolipids, to prevent the flocculation, precipitation and/or deposition of asphaltenes present in crude oil.
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