Degradable surfactants and methods for use

Details Degradable surfactants and methods for use Degradable surfactants and methods for use

2005-05-12

2009-10-27

Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1796)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C166S308100, C166S308200, C166S308600, C507S118000, C507S922000, C516S018000, C516S019000, C516S028000, C516S030000, C516S074000, C516S075000, C516S076000

Reexamination Certificate

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07608567

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to methods for treating subterranean formations. A method, that comprises providing a treatment fluid that comprises an aqueous fluid, and a degradable surfactant derived from a degradable polymer; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore that penetrates the subterranean formation, is provided.

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