摘要 |
<p>The permeability of siliceous or calcareous subterranean formations adjacent a wellbore is increased by contacting the formation with a gelled aqueous acid capable of dissolving mineral constituents in the formation. The gelled aqueous acid compositions comprise (a) aqueous hydrochloric acid, and (b) a readily soluble gelling agent. Component (b) contains a sufficient amount of a polyoxyethylene glycol to gel the acid and enough ammonium-, alkali-, or alkaline earth metal bicarbonate or carbonate to cause rapid dissolution and dispersion of the polyoxyethylene glycol in the aqueous hydrochloric acid.</p> |