Reversible surfactants and methods of use in subterranean...

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2008-05-15

2010-10-19

Kugel, Timothy J. (Department: 1796)

Earth boring, well treating, and oil field chemistry

Well treating

Contains organic component

C507S202000, C166S305100

Reexamination Certificate

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07816305

ABSTRACT:
Certain reversible surfactants, treatment fluids, and methods of use employing such reversible surfactants in subterranean applications are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a reversible surfactant that comprises a hydrophobic portion and a nitrogen-containing functional group that is capable of reacting with carbon dioxide to form a salt; and introducing the treatment fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation.

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