Method for maintaining the permeability of fines-containing formations

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PATENT NO 4498538
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06506537

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A method for treating formations which contain particulate fines to decrease movement of or swelling of the fines when a fluid passes through the formation, thus maintaining the permeability of the formation, comprising injecting into the formation an organosilane or an ester of an organosilane, preferably in a hydrocarbon carrier liquid.

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  • UNION OIL COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kalfayan, Leonard J Pasadena, CA 18 526
Watkins, David R Irvine, CA 27 656

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