Wells – Processes – Cementing – plugging or consolidating
Patent
1984-04-13
1986-01-14
Novosad, Stephen J.
Wells
Processes
Cementing, plugging or consolidating
166292, E21B 33138, E21B 4302
Patent
active
045640696
ABSTRACT:
A method for controlling sand production by consolidating an incompetent formation is disclosed. In this method, elemental liquid sulfur is suspended in steam which is injected into the formation. The sulfur reacts with the in-place hydrocarbon to form a consolidating agent.
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Rubinstein Ian
Woodford Raymond B.
Bell Keith A.
Exxon Production Research Co.
Novosad Stephen J.
Wheelock E. Thomas
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