Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells comprising a terpene alcohol
US10287483B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/86
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises an aqueous phase, a non-aqueous phase comprising a terpene alcohol a non-oxygenated terpene, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
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