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Method for terminating or reducing water flow in a subterranean formation

US7281579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 9, 2002
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/512
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of reducing the deleterious effects of water production in a subterranean formation by placing an aqueous phase polymer and/or resin, which at a designated set up time, solidifies and blocks water conduits. This invention pertains specifically to a method of placing the polymer and displacing the polymer and/or resin to establish post treatment gas and oil permeability.

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