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Method for treating a fractured formation with a non-ionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant

US8043998B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2007
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/604
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention includes compositions and methods of treating a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, the formation having at least one fracture, by contacting the fracture with a composition that includes a solvent and a nonionic fluorinated polymeric surfactant, wherein the composition interacts with at least a portion of the proppants in the fracture.

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