Patent ID: 7347264

Claim:
A method of steam flooding for stimulating hydrocarbon production, the method comprising the steps of: (A) injecting a mutual solvent preflush fluid capable of dissolving oil into the near-wellbore region of at least a portion of a wellbore; (B) injecting an aqueous preflush fluid into the near-wellbore region, wherin the aqueous fluid further comprises a surfactant capable of oil-wetting silica; (C) injecting a treatment fluid into the near-wellbore region, (i) wherein the treatment fluid comprises a curable resin, and wherein: (a) when injected, the curable resin is in an uncured state; and (b) after being cured, the curable resin is stable up to at least 350° F. (177° C.); and (D) driving steam to break through the near-wellbore region.