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Composition and method for treating a subterranean formation

US6806236B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2001
Grant dateOct 19, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/934
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Aqueous liquid compositions for increasing the permeability of a subterranean formation are disclosed, the compositions being characterized by provision of fluoborate anion (fluoboric acid) and a specified compound or compounds, or mixture thereof, which chelate aluminum ions and aluminum fluoride species. Methods of treating a subterranean formation by injection of the composition(s) into the formation are also described.

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