Enhanced oil recovery using treatment fluids comprising colloidal silica with a proppant
US10934478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are methods of increasing production from a hydrocarbon containing formation by adding a proppant to the formation, wherein a treatment fluid comprising a colloidal silica nanoparticle is added to the formation before, during or after the time the proppant is added to the formation.
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