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US 2020/0369950 A1Published application
Methods and compositions for stimulating the production of hydrocarbons from subterranean formations
AssigneeFlotek Chemistry, LLC
InventorsRandal M. Hill, Lakia M. Champagne, Nathan L. Lett, Keith Ingram Dismuke, David Germack, Nicole Mast, Melinda Soeung
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Abstract
Methods for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore and selecting compositions for treating an oil or gas well having a wellbore.
Claims15
A composition for injecting into a wellbore, comprising:
- an aqueous carrier fluid;
- and
- an emulsion or a microemulsion, wherein the emulsion or the microemulsion is present in an amount between about 0.1 wt % and about 2 wt % versus the total composition, and wherein the emulsion or microemulsion comprises:
- an aqueous phase;
- a surfactant;
- a freezing point depression agent;
- and
- a solvent comprising an alpha-olefin.
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