Method of treating underground formations or cavities by microgels
US8263533B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K17/18
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method of treating porous and permeable underground formations or cavities of reservoir rock or sand foundation type. The method consists in injecting a liquid composition comprising microgels into the formations in order to reduce the production of water, gas or sands, and/or for zone abandonment.
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