Orthoester compositions and methods of use in subterranean applications

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PATENT NO 7140438
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10752752

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The present invention relates to methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations, and more specifically, to improved methods and compositions for generating acids for use downhole, for example, to at least partially degrade the acid-soluble portions of filter cakes deposited in subterranean formations. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a method of degrading an acid-soluble portion of a filter cake comprising contacting the acid-soluble portion of the filter cake with an acid generated from an orthoester.

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  • HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Citrowske, Bessie "" Duncan, OK 1 53
Frost, Keith A Duncan, OK 20 569
Funkhouser, Gary P Duncan, OK 111 2491
Todd, Brad L Duncan, OK 2 124

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