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Methods for improving the productivity of oil producing wells

US8261825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 25, 2008
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K8/588
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for treating clastic formations bearing brine and at least one of black oil or volatile oil using a composition containing a nonionic polymer and solvent. The solvent at least one of solubilizes or displaces at least one of brine or oil in the clastic formation. Methods for treating a formation having at least one fracture using a composition containing a nonionic polymer and solvent. Methods for making a composition for treating a clastic formation bearing brine and at least one of black oil or volatile oil.

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