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Method for the recovery of oil
Assignee: BP PLC
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Filing: 1978-05-19
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Granted: 1980-03-04
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Expires: 1998-05-19
Abstract
Abstract Recovery of heavy oil involves injecting a solvent eg. toluene for the oil in admixture with either (i) a steam distillable surfactant eg.butylamine or (ii) a short lived surfactant eg. a petroleum sulphonate and then injecting steam.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter S. Buckley
- 👤 Dennis M. Grist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:54
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09K; C09K8/00; C09K8/60; C09K8/84; C09K8/86; C09K8/58; C09K8/592; C10; C10G; C10G1/00; E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/16; E21B43/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A process for the treatment of a viscous oil reservoir to increase the water permeability of the reservoir prior to steam injection which process comprises injecting a solvent for the oil down a well in the reservoir wherein the solvent is steam distillable, has an aromatic content of at least 25% and contains a primary alkylamine surfactant which is steam distillable so that the solvent and surfactant are caused to penetrate the reservoir by the steam and be present in the zone where the steam condenses the surfactant also being adsorbable on the reservoir rock so as to be adsorbed before reaching the production well.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A process for the treatment of a viscous oil reservoir to increase the water permeability of the reservoir prior to steam injection which process comprises injecting a solvent for the oil down a well in the reservoir wherein the solvent is steam distillable, has an aromatic content of at least 25% and contains a primary alkylamine surfactant which is steam distillable so that the solvent and surfactant are caused to penetrate the reservoir by the steam and be present in the zone where the steam condenses the surfactant also being adsorbable on the reservoir rock so as to be adsorbed before reaching the production well.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the amount of surfactant employed is from 0.1 to 5.0 percent by weight of the solvent.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
112 words
A process for the recovery of oil from a viscous oil reservoir which comprises injecting a solvent for the oil down a well in the reservoir, injecting steam down the well, and producing oil through said well or another well in the reservoir, wherein the solvent is steam distillable and has an aromatic content of at least 25% and contains a primary alkylamine surfactant which is steam distillable so that the solvent and surfactant are caused to penetrate the reservoir by the steam and be present in the zone where the steam condenses the surfactant also being adsorbable on the reservoir rock so as to be adsorbed before reaching the production well.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
112 words
A process for the recovery of oil from a viscous oil reservoir which comprises injecting a solvent for the oil down a well in the reservoir, injecting steam down the well, and producing oil through said well or another well in the reservoir, wherein the solvent is steam distillable and has an aromatic content of at least 25% and contains a primary alkylamine surfactant which is steam distillable so that the solvent and surfactant are caused to penetrate the reservoir by the steam and be present in the zone where the steam condenses the surfactant also being adsorbable on the reservoir rock so as to be adsorbed before reaching the production well.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-03-04 | 1983-09-03 | 1984-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-04 | 1987-09-03 | 1988-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-04 | 1991-09-03 | 1992-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |