摘要 |
A method of producing hydrocarbon includes introducing the hydrocarbons into a tubular for transport to a surface and introducing a gas into the tubular, wherein the gas is introduced as miniature bubbles for mixing with the hydrocarbon. The method also includes mixing the bubbles with the hydrocarbons, thereby reducing a hydrostatic pressure in the tubular and flowing the hydrocarbons toward the surface. In one embodiment, the gas is introduced at one or more gas lift entry points along the tubular.
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