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Non-aqueous viscosified carbon dioxide and method of use

US4964467A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1989
Grant dateOct 23, 1990
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/922
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method of treating a subterranean formation is provided using a treating fluid comprising from about 0% up to about 80% by volume liquid carbon dioxide. The remainder of the treating fluid comprises a viscous substantially anhydrous liquid which may be crosslinked by a metal ion source. The treating fluid is formed by the addition of polymers or copolymers of dimethylacrylamide to the substantially anhydrous fluid.

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