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Method for reducing the production of water from oil wells

US3939912A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 1975
Grant dateFeb 24, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 21, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/32
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for reducing the production of water from oil wells by injecting into the oil wells a viscous oil containing from about 0.01 to about 10 weight percent of a coupling agent in an amount sufficient to saturate the subterranean formations penetrated by the wellbore radially for distance up to about 100 feet.

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