Wettability altering fluids during downhole operations
US9863211B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method relating to perforation operations, which comprises introducing a wettability altering fluid into a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation such that the wettability altering fluid seeps into the subterranean formation. Subsequent to introducing the wettability altering fluid, a fluid loss pill is introduced into the wellbore such that seepage of fluid between the wellbore and the subterranean formation is inhibited.
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