Method of reducing water production

Details Method of reducing water production Method of reducing water production

1984-08-10

1986-04-01

Suchfield, George A.

Wells

Processes

Cementing, plugging or consolidating

166294, 166300, 523130, E21B 33138

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active

045791759

ABSTRACT:
The disclosed invention reduces water production substantially more than hydrocarbon production in producing wells by the injection of an aqueous solution of alginates. The alginate solution or following solutions may optionally contain agents for decelerating or accelerating gelling of the alginate.

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