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Polymers and emulsions for use in oil and/or gas wells

US10577531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion and a polymer for use in an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives. In certain embodiments, the polymer comprises a copolymer comprising an acrylamide.

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