Methods for remediating subterranean formations

Details Methods for remediating subterranean formations Methods for remediating subterranean formations

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Suchfield, George (Department: 3676)

Wells

Processes

Placing fluid into the formation

C166S280100, C166S295000, C166S312000, C507S264000, C507S266000, C507S927000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11154880

ABSTRACT:
Methods of increasing the permeability of a portion of a subterranean formation may comprise providing a remediation fluid capable of decreasing the tackiness of a tackifying agent, the remediation fluid comprising a surfactant; introducing the remediation fluid into the portion of the subterranean formation, wherein a plurality of tackified particulates at least partially coated with formation fines are located within the portion; and allowing at least a substantial portion of the formation fines to detach from the plurality of tackified particulates.

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