Wax barrier for use with in situ processes for treating formations

Methods for forming a barrier around at least a portion of a treatment area in a subsurface formation are described herein. A material including wax may be introduced into one or more wellbores. The material introduced into two or more wells may mix in the formation and congeal to form a barrier to...

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Main Authors VINEGAR HAROLD J, CARTER ERNEST E, KHODA VERDIAN MOHAMAD FEREYDOON, BAI TAIXU, SON JAIME SANTOS
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 27.04.2010
Subjects
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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Summary:Methods for forming a barrier around at least a portion of a treatment area in a subsurface formation are described herein. A material including wax may be introduced into one or more wellbores. The material introduced into two or more wells may mix in the formation and congeal to form a barrier to fluid flow.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20070975714