Enhanced oil recovery technique using hydrogen precursors

Details Enhanced oil recovery technique using hydrogen precursors Enhanced oil recovery technique using hydrogen precursors

1991-02-28

1992-04-21

Suchfield, George A.

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Heating, cooling or insulating

166272, 252 8554, E21B 4324, E21B 4322

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051058871

ABSTRACT:
In situ hydrogenation in a subterranean formation is readily performed by introducing a non-gaseous hydrogen precursor into steam to form a composition. The composition is injected into the oil-bearing subterranean formation to enhance the recovery of the oil from the formation.

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