Method of treating oil-bearing formations using molten sulfur in

Details Method of treating oil-bearing formations using molten sulfur in Method of treating oil-bearing formations using molten sulfur in

1976-11-22

1977-12-13

Novosad, Stephen J.

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Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166303, 166 57, E21B 4324

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040624056

ABSTRACT:
Molten elemental sulfur is used as an insulating packer fluid in injection wells for steam drive secondary recovery of petroleum from petroliferous formations.

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