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Matrix gas shut-off in hydraulically fractured wells using polymer-foams

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OSTI ID:468239

The paper describes laboratory development and field application of polymer-stabilized foams for gas-control in Prudhoe Bay field, including formulation of the foam, its evaluation in sand-packs, and treatments of several wells at Prudhoe Bay. It will also document long, term reduction of excessive GOR (gas-oil-ratio) in hydraulically fractured wells with small impact on black oil production. Candidate selection criteria, treatment design/implementation and three case histories (with summaries of all treatments to date) will be covered alone with future enhancements to treatment design.

OSTI ID:
468239
Report Number(s):
CONF-961003--
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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