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Method for increasing subterranean formation permeability
Assignee: Atlantic Richfield Co
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Filing: 1969-12-15
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-12-15
Abstract
Abstract A method for increasing the permeability of an already hydrated clay or shale subterranean formation by at least partially dehydrating at least a portion of the formation by heating or injection of a dehydrating liquid or gas, contacting at least part of the dehydrated portion of the formation with a material which hinders rehydration of the formation and thereafter exposing the formation to water.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip H Braun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:32
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
27 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said hydration hindering material is employed in amounts of at least about 0.01 pounds per barrel of formation pore space.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 1 wherein said formation contains substantial amounts of montmorillonite clay.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 wherEin said formation is dehydrated by heating same.
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