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Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations using emulsions comprising terpene

  • US 10,544,355 B2
  • Filed: 10/01/2018
  • Issued: 01/28/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating a formation crude oil well having a wellbore comprising:

  • injecting an emulsion or a microemulsion into the wellbore of the formation crude oil well to stimulate displacement of residual aqueous treatment fluid by formation crude oil and increase production of formation crude oil by the well,wherein the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a terpene, and a surfactant;

    wherein the surfactant comprises a fatty acid polyglycol ester having 6-24 carbon atoms and 2-40 ethylene oxide units; and

    wherein the terpene has a phase inversion temperature greater than or equal to 43°

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