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Reducing sulfide in oil reservoir production fluids

US8573300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 7, 2011
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/532
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for treating production fluid in an oil reservoir to reduce the amount of sulfide in the production fluid. The production fluid is treated with nitrate and/or nitrite ions in an aqueous solution that is added to an injection well that is in contact with the production well.

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