Method of improving steam flood conformance with steam flooding

Wells – Processes – Distinct – separate injection and producing wells

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166309, 252 855D, E21B 4322, E21B 4324

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ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention is a group of novel steam foaming agents for injection with steam to decrease permeability in steam sept zones. They are effective without the coinjection on a non-condensable gas.
The foaming agents have the general formula:

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