Permeability stabilization in subterranean formations containing particulate matter
US4787453A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1986 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/935
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for treating a fines-containing formation to prevent the migration and/or swelling of particulate matter. The method comprises injecting into the formation water and/or steam which contains at least one water-soluble organosilicon compound. Suitable compounds include those which are not normally considered to be water-soluble, but which hydrolyze to form water-soluble materials such as silanols.
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