Proppant comprising an oil well treatment agent coating
US10138417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/32
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments relate to coated proppants, a method of making the coated proppants, and a method to use coated proppants in fracturing subterranean formations around oil and gas wells to improve oil recovery. The proppants are coated with an oil well treatment agent, specifically, a wax inhibitor and/or a pour point depressant composition.
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