COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR TREATING SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS USING INORGANIC FIBERS IN INJECTED FLUIDS

摘要

A method of plugging an opening in a subterranean formation such as a fracture system is provided. A gel composition can be provided which includes an aqueous fluid, a cross-linkable polymer soluble in the aqueous fluid and a cross-linking agent. Inorganic fibers can be added to the gel composition. The gel composition can be injected into the opening in the subterranean formation. The gel composition can be cross-linked, and the opening can be plugged with the gel composition. In certain illustrative embodiments, the inorganic fibers can be mineral wool fibers.

主权项

1. A method of treating a subterranean formation, the method comprising:
providing an injection fluid, wherein the injection fluid comprises steam and inorganic fibers; injecting the injection fluid into the subterranean formation; and distributing the injection fluid within the subterranean formation or at the wellbore interface.