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Controlled release biocides in oilfield applications

US9371479B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2012
Grant dateJun 21, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/267
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method including the introduction of a well treatment fluid containing at least an encapsulated biocide. Once the encapsulated biocide is introduced and after a predetermined period of time, a biocide is released from an encapsulation material and treats the wellbore and the subterranean formation.

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