Polymer gels for controlling water thief zones in injection wells

Oil recovery by water injection is the most extended technology in the world for additional recovery, however, formation heterogeneity can turn it into highly inefficient and expensive by channeling injected water. This work presents a chemical option that allows controlling the channeling of import...

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Main Authors:	Maya Toro, Gustavo, Castro Garcia, Rubén Hernán, Pachón Contreras, Zarith del Pilar, Zapata Arango, José Francisco
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Instituto Colombiano del Petróleo 2012
Subjects:	Water injection Bulk gels Water channeling Enhanced oil recovery Conformance Inyección de agua Geles rígidos Canalización de agua Recobro mejorado Injeção de água Géis rígidos Canalização de água Recobro melhorado
Online Access:	https://dialnet.unirioja.es/servlet/oaiart?codigo=4170287
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