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Treatment of subterranean formations

US11993747B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2023
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K23/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to methods for treating a water zone of a subterranean formation by injecting a mixture including an anionic surfactant and an amine, followed by CO2, to reduce water production from the formation.

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