Methods for improving the productivity of oil producing wells
Date
2012-09-11
Authors
Gary A. Pope
Mukul M. Sharma
Jimmie R. Baran, Jr.
Vishal Bang
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Publisher
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abstract
Methods for treating clastic formations bearing brine and at least one of black oil or volatile oil using a composition containing a nonionic polymer and solvent. The solvent at least one of solubilizes or displaces at least one of brine or oil in the clastic formation. Methods for treating a formation having at least one fracture using a composition containing a nonionic polymer and solvent. Methods for making a composition for treating a clastic formation bearing brine and at least one of black oil or volatile oil.