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

1993-06-03

1994-11-08

Neuder, William P.

Wells

Processes

Heating, cooling or insulating

166272, E21B 4324

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active

053618459

ABSTRACT:
A method of increasing the near-wellbore permeability of porous formation comprises exposing formation to an elevated temperature of 400.degree. C. or greater to cause 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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