Methods of stimulating liquid-sensitive subterranean formations
US8443890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/2605
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method comprising: providing a stimulation fluid that comprises a stimulating gas and a consolidating agent; and injecting the stimulation fluid into a portion of a liquid-sensitive formation at a pressure sufficient to create or enhance a pathway therein. Suitable consolidating agents include aqueous tackifying agents, curable compositions, and noncurable and nonaqueous consolidating compositions.
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