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Item Method for decomposing asphaltene using a supported catalyst(2020-12-29) Pradhan, Sivaram; Wellington, Scott; Shammai, Houman; Wong, Michael; Rice University; Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC; United States Patent and Trademark OfficeAsphaltene produced during the production of hydrocarbons in an underground reservoir may be reduced and decomposed by introducing into the underground reservoir a fluid having a catalyst of from about 3 to about 7% Ni with a magnesium oxide support or a catalyst of from about 15 to about 25% tungsten oxide with a zirconium oxide support or a mixture thereof. The viscosity of heavy oil within the underground reservoir is reduced in the presence of the catalyst.