Method for disposing of waste gas in subterranean formations

Details Method for disposing of waste gas in subterranean formations Method for disposing of waste gas in subterranean formations

1992-05-11

1993-12-07

Britts, Ramon S.

Wells

Processes

Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166369, E21B 4322

Patent

active

052676145

ABSTRACT:
A method for safely disposing of a waste gas from produced hydrocarbons. The waste gas is mixed with a surfactant to form a foam which, in turn, is placed within a disposal zone of a subterranean formation. The waste gas is effectively "trapped" within the foam thereby substantially reducing the mobility of the gas in the formation which, in turn, restricts the ability of the waste gas to readily flow out of the disposal zone and into the producing zone of the formation. The waste gas foam can be placed into the formation by coinjecting the surfactant and the waste gas or it can be formed in situ by first injecting the surfactant and then injecting the waste gas.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4694906 (1987-09-01), Hutchins et al.
patent: 4706752 (1987-11-01), Holm
patent: 4836281 (1989-06-01), Robin et al.
patent: 4856589 (1989-08-01), Kuhlman et al.
patent: 4911238 (1990-03-01), Lau et al.
patent: 5027898 (1991-07-01), Naae

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Method for disposing of waste gas in subterranean formations does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Method for disposing of waste gas in subterranean formations, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Method for disposing of waste gas in subterranean formations will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-2010372