Oil recovery processes

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1985-07-03

1986-09-09

Novosad, Stephen J.

Wells

Processes

Using microorganisms

166273, 166274, E21B 4322

Patent

active

046103023

ABSTRACT:
An enhanced oil recovery process comprising injecting into an oil-bearing formation a sacrificial agent to adsorb on and occupy active sites of the formation matrix and introducing into the formation microbial cells or agents which produce metabolic products in-situ thereby enhancing oil displacement from the formation.

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