Method of fracturing a subterranean formation

Details Method of fracturing a subterranean formation Method of fracturing a subterranean formation

1983-06-29

1985-05-21

Novosad, Stephen J.

Wells

Processes

Placing fluid into the formation

166308, E21B 4326, E21B 4327

Patent

active

045180407

ABSTRACT:
A method for fracturing a subterranean formation whereby undesirable fines are removed from the fracture face and/or proppant pack. The method is carried out by introducing hydrogen ions and fluoride ions into the formation being fractured and allowing hydrofluoric acid to be formed which dissolves the undesirable fines.

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