Enhanced oil recovery process using microorganisms

Details Enhanced oil recovery process using microorganisms Enhanced oil recovery process using microorganisms

1982-04-30

1984-05-29

Novosad, Stephen J.

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Using microorganisms

166273, E21B 4322

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044509081

ABSTRACT:
Residual polymeric material from a post-secondary oil recovery operation is consumed by microorganisms injected into the oil-bearing reservoir. The resulting metabolic products, including surfactant-acting substances, enhance additional oil production from the reservoir.

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