Use of micellar solution to precede sandfrac treatments
Patent
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OSTI ID:5377859
A method for fracturing a hydrocarbon-bearing subterranean formation is accomplished by injecting into the formation a micellar dispersion comprised of hydrocarbon, surfactant, and water previous to the injection of a fracturing fluid. Amounts within the range of 0.1 to about 10 bbl of a micellar dispersion per vertical foot of hydrocarbon-bearing formation are useful. (14 claims)
- Assignee:
- Marathon Oil Co.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 3500932
- OSTI ID:
- 5377859
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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