Permeability stabilization in subterranean formations containing particulate matter

Patent · Tue Nov 29 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6436854

Hewgill, G S; Watkins, D R; Kalfayan, L J

This patent describes a method for treating a water-sensitive subterranean formation which contains fine siliceous particulates, comprising injecting into the formation a non-acidic, aqueous composition which contains at least one water-soluble organosilicon compound having only one silicon atom per molecule. A method for treating a subterranean formation which contains fine siliceous particles, comprising injecting into the formation an aqueous composition which contains steam and at least one water-soluble organosilicon compound, the organosilicon compound being capable of binding to the siliceous particles to form a polymer film thereover.

• Assignee: Union Oil Co. of California, Los Angeles, CA
• Patent Number(s): US 4787453
• OSTI ID: 6436854
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020300* -- Petroleum-- Drilling & Production
AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS
BINDERS
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
DISPERSIONS
DISPLACEMENT FLUIDS
ENERGY SOURCES
ENHANCED RECOVERY
FLUID INJECTION
FLUIDS
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
MIXTURES
OIL WELLS
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
ORGANIC SILICON COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PARTICLES
PARTICULATES
PERMEABILITY
PETROLEUM
RECOVERY
RESERVOIR ROCK
ROCK-FLUID INTERACTIONS
SILICATES
SILICON COMPOUNDS
SOLUTIONS
STIMULATION
WATERFLOODING
WELL STIMULATION
WELLS