Foam for improving sweep efficiency in subterranean oil-bearing

Wells – Processes – Distinct – separate injection and producing wells

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166272, 166274, 166295, 166300, 252 8554, 523130, F21B 33138, F21B 4322, F21B 4324

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051058847

ABSTRACT:
A foam is provided having utility for improving sweep efficiency in subterranean oil-bearing formations and having specific utility for conformance improvement treatments and mobility control in such formations. The foam is a gel medium having a gas dispersed therein. The gel medium is made up of a crosslinkable polymer, a crosslinking agent, a surfactant and a liquid solvent.

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