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Method of treating underground formations or cavities by microgels

US8263533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2005
Grant dateSep 11, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 19, 2028

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  • 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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