Process for increasing near-wellbore permeability of porous form

Details Process for increasing near-wellbore permeability of porous form Process for increasing near-wellbore permeability of porous form

1995-10-03

1998-09-08

Neuder, William P.

Wells

Processes

Heating, cooling or insulating

166272, E21B 4324

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RE0358916

ABSTRACT:
A method of increasing the near-wellbore permeability of porous formation comprises exposing formation to an elevated temperature of dehydration of the clay lattices, vaporization of any blocked water, mud filtrate or other fluids, and/or destruction of the clay structure.

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