Additives for improving hydrocarbon recovery
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Jan 30, 2018
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Jul 20, 2012
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Jun 13, 2011
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Abstract
Processes for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean formations are disclosed. The hydrocarbon can be contacted with water or steam and one or more additives, and subsequently recovered. The hydrocarbon can be selected from the group consisting of heavy or light crude oil, bitumen, an oil sand ore, a tar sand ore and combinations thereof. The additive can be, for example, a fluorinated hydrocarbon, one or more alcohols, combinations of alcohols, and combinations of one or more alcohols and one or more fluorinated hydrocarbons. Compositions or mixtures including hydrocarbons, water or steam, and additives are also disclosed.
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- 2012 Application Filing Year
- C09K Class
- 1833 Applications Filed
- 1451 Patents Issued To-Date
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