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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2009
Filed:
Jul. 15, 2005
Philip D. Nguyen, Duncan, OK (US);
Leopoldo Sierra, Houston, TX (US);
Eldon D. Dalrymple, Duncan, OK (US);
Larry S. Eoff, Duncan, OK (US);
Philip D. Nguyen, Duncan, OK (US);
Leopoldo Sierra, Houston, TX (US);
Eldon D. Dalrymple, Duncan, OK (US);
Larry S. Eoff, Duncan, OK (US);
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Duncan, OK (US);
Abstract
Methods for stabilizing unconsolidated or weakly consolidated portions of a subterranean formation and controlling the production of water in those portions include introducing a consolidating agent into the subterranean formation so as to transform a portion of the subterranean formation surrounding the well bore into a consolidated region; and introducing a relative permeability modifier fluid into the subterranean formation so as to penetrate at least a portion of the consolidated region. Fracturing steps may be used to reconnect the well bore to portions of the formation (e.g., formation reservoirs) in certain embodiments. Optionally, preflush fluids, after-flush fluids, and shutting-in periods may be used as desired.