摘要:
The present invention relates to acidic treatment fluids that comprise an acid fluid and an ester-containing quaternary ammonium compound ("esterquat") and methods of their use. One embodiment of the present invention provides a method of inhibiting metal corrosion during a subterranean treatment operation comprising using an acidic treatment fluid comprising an acidic fluid and an esterquat. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of reducing sludge formation during a subterranean treatment operation formation comprising the step of using an acidic treatment fluid comprising an acidic fluid and an esterquat. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a method of inhibiting the formation of emulsions during a subterranean treatment operation comprising using an acidic treatment fluid comprising an acidic fluid and an esterquat. Another embodiment of the present invention provides an acidic subterranean treatment fluid comprising an acidic fluid and an esterquat.
摘要:
An aqueous oilfield treatment fluid containing a chelating agent and an HF source is described. This fluid is effective at dissolving siliceous materials such as clays and keeping the dissolved materials in solution. In particular it is effective at preventing re-precipitation of initially-dissolved silicon as silica and therefore reduces damage to sandstones with which it is contacted. Methods are given for using this fluid for sandstone matrix stimulation, removal of clay-containing drilling fluid components and filter cakes from wellbores, sandstone acid fracturing, and gravel pack and proppant pack cleaning.
摘要:
This Invention relates to a novel reversible thickener, i.e., a fluid whose viscosity can be carefully modulated - from very low viscosity to sufficient viscosity to act as a barrier to further flow; particularly preferred embodiments are directed to fluids and methods for stimulating hydrocarbon low viscosity to sufficient viscosity to act as a barrier to further flow; particularly preferred embodiments are directed to fluids and methods for stimulating hydrocarbon low viscosity to sufficient viscosity to act as a barrier to further flow; particularly preferred - bearing formations - i.e., to increase the production of oil/gas from the formation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a family of fluids (and methods incorporating those fluids) intended to be pumped through a wellbore and into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation.
摘要:
Stimulation, particularly fracturing or acidising, of hydrocarbon wells having bores leading to hydrocarbon bearing uses a fluid including a continuous phase of or including a compound of the formula (I): (R2)p-Ph-(CH2)m-COO-(AO)n-R1 where R1, AO, n, m, Ph, R2 and p have defined meanings and particularly where the esters are alkyl or alkenyl benzoate esters. These esters are beneficial by having a range of viscosities, especially extending to low viscosities, and attractive toxicological and environmental profiles for use in well stimulation.
摘要:
This Invention relates to a novel reversible thickener, i.e., a fluid whose viscosity can be carefully modulated - from very low viscosity to sufficient viscosity to act as a barrier to further flow; particularly preferred embodiments are directed to fluids and methods for stimulating hydrocarbon low viscosity to sufficient viscosity to act as a barrier to further flow; particularly preferred embodiments are directed to fluids and methods for stimulating hydrocarbon low viscosity to sufficient viscosity to act as a barrier to further flow; particularly preferred - bearing formations - i.e., to increase the production of oil/gas from the formation. In particular, the present invention is directed to a family of fluids (and methods incorporating those fluids) intended to be pumped through a wellbore and into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation.
摘要:
The improved recovery of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations by hydraulically fracturing a subterranean formation is accomplished. Fracturing fluids using a viscoelastic surfactant fluid containing wormlike micelles are useful to improve recovery of hydrocarbons and limit the loss of fracturing fluid into the formation fracture face. The invention further relates to novel fracturing methods useful for increasing hydrocarbon production, limiting connate water production, resisting fracturing fluid loss into the subterranean formation, and reducing the equipment requirements in mixing and pumping fracturing fluid. The action of micelles of surfactant in aqueous zones of the subterranean formation facilitates the flowback of increased amounts of hydrocarbons once a fractured well is placed back on production.
摘要:
A controlled release, encapsulated acid composition and a method of preparation are disclosed. The composition comprises (1) a porous matrix having an acid absorbed therein, the matrix being substantially inert to the absorbed acid; (2) a midlayer surrounding the matrix, this midlayer consisting essentially of at least one salt of the absorbed acid; and (3) a membrane surrounding the matrix, the membrane being exterior of the midlayer, the membrane further being substantially inert to the midlayer and permeable to a selected environment. The membrane preferably also includes particulate material which acts as an anticoalescent. The midlayer can be applied as a coating to the acid-bearing matrix, or it can be evolved by exposing the acid-bearing matrix to a base such as ammonia gas or a solid metal oxide for a time sufficient to allow reaction of a proportion of the acid at or near the surface of the matrix with the base or oxide to form a layer of the corresponding salt.