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Well stimulation method using foamed acid

US4237975A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1978
Grant dateDec 9, 1980
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Expiry dateApr 11, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/933
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Improved fluid loss control is realized in an acidizing treatment of a subterranean formation of the type using foamed acid, particularly in a foamed fracture acidizing type treatment, by injecting a gelled, substantially unfoamed fluid as a pad ahead of the foamed acid. I.

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