Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-14
2006-02-14
Walker, Zakiya (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
C166S276000, C166S300000, C166S305100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06997261
ABSTRACT:
For conformance treatment to plug an opening in subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation, a conformance additive including water soluble crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a filter aid that is preferably diatomaceous earth, and optionally a reinforcing material. The method of forming a conformance fluid includes contacting the additive with water or an aqueous solution, with a method of conforming the formation further including the step of injecting the fluid into the formation to plug the opening.
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Gilbreth J. M (Mark)
Gilbreth Mary A.
Gilbreth & Associates P.C.
Walker Zakiya
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