Abstract:
The present invention relates to the preparation of polymers that are of use in particular as a rheology agent, and are suitable for use in very concentrated saline media, which comprises a step of micellar radical polymerization in which are brought into contact, in an aqueous medium: —hydrophilic monomers; —hydrophobic monomers in the form of a micellar solution, containing micelles comprising these hydrophobic monomers; —a radical polymerization initiator; and —preferably an agent for controlling radical polymerization, wherein said micelles comprise at least one surfactant of amphoteric nature. The polymers obtained according to the invention are in particular of use for enhanced oil recovery.
Abstract:
The invention relates to aviscosifier useful for oilfield fluids, especially high TDS fluids and heavy brines, comprising: at least a zwitterionic polymer, prepared by inverse emulsion polymerization of: monomers A comprising a betaine group; nonionic monomers B monomers C including a metal ion crosslinkable group with a molar ratio of the monomers A to the monomers B between 4/96 and 40/60; and at least a metal ion compound leading to the crosslinking of the groups carried by monomers C.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of oil extraction. More specifically, it relates to a particular polymerization process, which provides access to formulations of polymers that may be used in particular for modifying rheology and fluid loss control during extraction operations and that have a better heat stability.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of a sequenced polymer as an agent for monitoring the filtrate and the rheology of a fluid injected under pressure into an oil rock, wherein the fluid comprises solid particles and/or is brought into contact with solid particles within the oil rock after being injected, the polymer comprising: a first block which is adsorbed onto at least some of the particles; and a second block having a composition other than that of the first block and a mean molecular weight of more than 10,000 g/mol, for example mom than 100,000 g/mol, and which is soluble in the fluid.
Abstract:
The use of an additive as a clay-swelling inhibitor, especially in the field of drilling is described. More specifically, the use of 2-methylpentane-1,5-diamine or an organic or inorganic salt of 2-methylpentane-1,5-diamine as an inhibitor of the swelling of clays in an aqueous medium is described. Also described is a drilling fluid composition or hydraulic fracturing fluid composition including 2-methylpentane-1,5-diamine or an organic or inorganic salt thereof and drilling or hydraulic fracturing processes using the compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of amphiphilic sequenced copolymers as an agent for controlling the filtrate in a fluid (F) injected under pressure into an underground formation, comprising —at least one chain (C) soluble in the fluid (F); and —at least one block (B) that is insoluble in the fluid (F).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of sequential copolymers (P), comprising at least one chain (C) capable of being obtained by micellar polymerization, for keeping solid particles (p) in suspension in a fluid (F) where said chain (C) is soluble.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a fracturing fluid comprising, in an aqueous medium: an associative polymer; and a labile surfactant, in an amount sufficient to reduce or inhibit the effect of increasing the viscosity induced by said associative polymer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the use of a block polymer as fluid loss control agent in a fluid injected under pressure into an oil-bearing rock, where: the fluid comprises solid particles and/or is brought into contact with solid particles within the oil-bearing rock subsequent to its injection, the polymer comprises: a first block which is adsorbed on at least a portion of the particles; and a second block with a composition distinct from that of the first and with a weight-average molecular weight of greater than 10 000 g/mol, for example of greater than 100 000 g/mol, and which is soluble in the fluid.
Abstract:
The instant invention friction reducer formulation comprising friction reducer polymers such as PAM within the dispersed phase of an inverse emulsion containing a composition C which comprises a mixture of: —at least an alkanolamide emulsifier; and —a block copolymer comprising: —a hydrophilic block A comprising units deriving from a mono-alpha-ethylenically-unsaturated monomers; and —a hydrophobic block B.