Method for sealing thief zones with heat-sensitive fluids

Details Method for sealing thief zones with heat-sensitive fluids Method for sealing thief zones with heat-sensitive fluids

1988-01-29

1989-03-07

Massie, Jerome W.

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Distinct, separate injection and producing wells

166 651, 166248, 166273, 166288, 166302, E21B 33138

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048097802

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for selectively sealing thief zones in a formation. First, a saline pre-flush water is injected into the formation. Then, at least one slug of a saline soution of heat-sensitive sealing fluid is injected into the formation, followed by injection of a saline push water. Electrical resistance heating of the formation is induced sufficient to cause the sealing fluid to undergo in-situ transformation to seal the thief zones.

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