Method of stabilizing polymer solutions in a subterranean format

Details Method of stabilizing polymer solutions in a subterranean format Method of stabilizing polymer solutions in a subterranean format

1990-01-08

1990-09-18

Suchfield, George A.

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Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166275, 252 8554, E21B 4322

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049571630

ABSTRACT:
Petroleum is extracted from a subterranean reservoir by injecting into injection wells an aqueous polymer solution wherein the polymer is stabilized against viscosity deterioration by treating the reservoir with an effective amount of urea in an aqueous solution.

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