Treatment of subterranean formations
US8157010B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S507/922
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing and using a subterranean formation stabilization agent. The stabilization agent includes a guanidyl copolymer and may be admixed with a fracturing fluid and optionally brine. The stabilization agent is effective in preventing and/or reducing, for example, clay swelling and fines migration from a subterranean formation contacted with the stabilization agent.
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