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Process for selectively reducing the permeability of a subterranean formation

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OSTI ID:6681624

A process for selectively reducing the permeability of a relatively highly permeable zone of a subterranean formation wherein an aqueous solution having an insoluble precipitate suspended therein is injected into the subterranean formation via a well bore penetrating the same.

Assignee:
Marathon Oil Co.
Patent Number(s):
US 4352395
OSTI ID:
6681624
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English