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New method for sand control and well stimulation in unconsolidated dirty sands

Conference · · Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6351904
A new technique, the Solder Glass sand consolidation well completion method, has been developed which allows unlimited drawdown and improves productivity in wells completed in unconsolidated formations containing shales and clays. This technique eliminates the problems of sand production and fines migration by artificially consolidating a volume of reservoir sand near the wellbore. The consolidation is resistant to high temperature, chemical attack, and degradation resulting from high velocity fluid flow. Additionally, porosity and permeability in the consolidated volume of reservoir sand are improved as a result of irreversible dehydration of clays. 12 refs.
Research Organization:
Gulf Oil Explor and Prod Co
OSTI ID:
6351904
Report Number(s):
CONF-811023-
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Soc. Pet. Eng. AIME, Pap.; (United States)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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