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Method for oil recovery using a modified heteropolysaccharide

US4874044A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 1988
Grant dateOct 17, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/936
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for recovering hydrocarbons from a subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation penetrated by an injection well and a production well which comprises injecting an aqueous drive fluid into the formation and forcing the drive fluid through the formation to recover the hydrocarbons from the production well.

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