Formulation and method of use for stimulation of heavy and extraheavy oil wells

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PATENT NO 8955589
APP PUB NO 20120152535A1
SERIAL NO

12973022

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A method for altering flow conditions in a porous media containing hydrocarbons includes the steps of preparing a mixture of a surfactant, a co-surfactant and a carrier fluid; transporting the mixture to the porous media; and holding the mixture in the porous media in the presence of water for a period of time sufficient to form a water film on the surfaces of the porous media.

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Cortes, Daniel Cabudare, VE 1 0
Manrique, Pablo Caracas, VE 5 6
Salazar, Ubaldo Valle de la Pascua, VE 1 0
Sanchez, Francis Los Teques, VE 1 0
Suzzarini, Xenia Los Teques, VE 1 0

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