Aqueous fluid compositions and barite scale removal therewith

    公开(公告)号:US12227693B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-18

    申请号:US17930843

    申请日:2022-09-09

    Abstract: Barite (barium sulfate) scale may be problematic in subterranean formations, wellbores, pipelines, and other locations and may be difficult to remove in many instances. Aqueous fluid compositions effective for removing barite scale may comprise a concentrated mineral acid, a first salt comprising an iodide anion, and a second salt comprising an anion that forms an aqueous-soluble barium salt. One suitable aqueous fluid composition may comprise concentrated hydroiodic acid, an alkali metal iodide, and an alkali metal hypophosphite salt. The aqueous fluid compositions may be used in combination with a second treatment phase comprising a fluid composition comprising at least one acid gas capturing agent. The at least one acid gas capturing agent may comprise a first component reactive toward hydrogen sulfide and an optional second component reactive toward carbon dioxide.

    Organic Esters With Electron Withdrawing Groups For Use In Subterranean Formations

    公开(公告)号:US20250043660A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-06

    申请号:US17918788

    申请日:2022-02-07

    Abstract: Methods and compositions involving certain organic esters that release an organic acid for use in the subterranean formation are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include: providing a treatment fluid including an aqueous base fluid and at least one organic ester that includes at least one electron withdrawing group selected from the group consisting of F, Cl, Br, I, NO2, a vinyl group, an acetylenic group, an aromatic group, a carbonyl group, an alkoxyl group, a cyano functional group (C≡N), and any derivative thereof; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

    Determining asphaltene deposition in a flowline

    公开(公告)号:US12196072B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-14

    申请号:US17569332

    申请日:2022-01-05

    Abstract: A method of performing a remediation process on a flowline comprises: calculating an asphaltene deposition profile characterizing blockage of the flowline by a deposit of asphaltene; determining, based on the asphaltene deposition profile, whether the blockage exceeds a predetermined level of blockage; and treating the flowline with an asphaltene solvent to dissolve at least a portion of the deposit when the blockage exceeds the predetermined level. A computer program product comprises instructions that are stored on a computer-readable medium and that, when executed by a processor, cause an apparatus to: calculate an asphaltene deposition profile characterizing blockage of a flowline by a deposit of asphaltene; determine, based on the asphaltene deposition profile, whether the blockage exceeds a predetermined level of blockage; and determine to treat the flowline with an asphaltene solvent to dissolve at least a portion of the deposit when the blockage exceeds the predetermined level.

    Oleophobic and hydrophobic applications for downhole tools

    公开(公告)号:US12078030B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-03

    申请号:US18198162

    申请日:2023-05-16

    CPC classification number: E21B37/06

    Abstract: A variety of methods are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method comprising: applying a wettability modifier coating on a surface of a downhole tool; disposing the downhole tool into a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation, wherein the wettability modifier coating is disposed on the surface of the downhole tool; traversing the wellbore with the downhole tool; and removing the downhole tool from the wellbore.

    Optimizing scale management at the subsurface for improved well performance

    公开(公告)号:US12071833B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-27

    申请号:US18100775

    申请日:2023-01-24

    CPC classification number: E21B37/06 E21B43/26 E21B49/02

    Abstract: A method for evaluating and optimizing scale management at a subsurface for improved well performance may include performing multiple first tests, where each first test combines a first fluid with a second fluid, wherein the first fluid comprises a concentration of a scale inhibitor and a chemistry of additional fluid components. The method may also include identifying an optimal mixture of the first fluid among the first tests, where the optimal mixture comprises a minimum concentration of the scale inhibitor that reduces scale deposition. The method may further include performing a second test that combines the first fluid with the scale inhibitor, the second fluid, and rock. The method may also include evaluating a concentration of the scale inhibitor in aqueous phase after a period of time after initiating the second test. The method may further include identifying a target fluid for use in a field operation at the subsurface.

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