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Method of treating well with foamed composition

US7475730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2007
Grant dateJan 13, 2009
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/524
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The annular surface between the tubing and casing of an oil or gas well may be contacted with a foamed well treatment composition containing a gas, a foaming agent and a liquid well treatment agent, such as a scale inhibitor, corrosion inhibitor, salt inhibitor, scale remover or biocide. The foam, upon destabilization, renders a thin film of concentrated well treatment agent on the external surfaces of the tubing, inside the casing and in the perforations.

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