View source for 17767527. ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS simplified abstract (Dow Global Technologies LLC)

=ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Dow Global Technologies LLC|Dow Global Technologies LLC]]


[[Category:Dow Global Technologies LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Biplab Mukherjee of Pearland TX (US)|Biplab Mukherjee of Pearland TX (US)]][[Category:Biplab Mukherjee of Pearland TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Roxanne M. Jenkins of Missouri City TX (US)|Roxanne M. Jenkins of Missouri City TX (US)]][[Category:Roxanne M. Jenkins of Missouri City TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Matthew E. Crosley of Clute TX (US)|Matthew E. Crosley of Clute TX (US)]][[Category:Matthew E. Crosley of Clute TX (US)]]

[[:Category:Troy E. Knight of Missouri City TX (US)|Troy E. Knight of Missouri City TX (US)]][[Category:Troy E. Knight of Missouri City TX (US)]]

==ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17767527 titled 'ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS

==Simplified Explanation==

Embodiments of the present disclosure involve methods of enhanced oil recovery from a subterranean reservoir by co-injecting a gas and a foam formulation. The gas includes steam, while the foam formulation consists of a sulfonate composition, a glycol compound, and water.

* Enhanced oil recovery method:
  * Co-injecting gas and foam formulation into subterranean reservoir
  * Gas contains steam
  * Foam formulation includes sulfonate composition, glycol compound, and water

== Potential Applications ==
The technology can be applied in the oil and gas industry for enhanced oil recovery processes.

== Problems Solved ==
1. Improved oil recovery from subterranean reservoirs
2. Enhanced efficiency of oil extraction processes

== Benefits ==
1. Increased oil production
2. Cost-effective oil recovery method
3. Reduced environmental impact compared to traditional methods

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
Optimizing oil recovery processes in oil and gas companies

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to the use of foam formulations in enhanced oil recovery processes, but specific examples are not provided in this abstract.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the sulfonate composition in the foam formulation contribute to enhanced oil recovery? ===
The abstract mentions the presence of a sulfonate composition in the foam formulation, but it does not explain the specific role or mechanism by which it enhances oil recovery.

=== What is the expected increase in oil recovery efficiency using this co-injection method compared to traditional methods? ===
While the abstract highlights the use of co-injecting gas and foam for enhanced oil recovery, it does not provide quantitative data on the expected improvement in oil recovery efficiency.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards methods of enhanced oil recovery from a subterranean reservoir, the method includes co-injecting a gas and a foam formulation into the subterranean reservoir, wherein the gas comprises steam and the foam formulation comprises a sulfonate composition, a glycol compound, and water.



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