摘要 |
<p>The production of hydrocarbons from a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation containing acid-soluble components, such as one containing clays or siliceaous minerals as exemplified by sandstone, shale, etc. is stimulated by injecting into the formation a composition comprising an aqueous solution of a mineral acid and a flourine-containing acid or salt and having dissolved therein a vinylpyrrolidone polymer. The in-depth increase in the permeability and porosity of the formation achieved utilizing the method of invention results in a substantial improvement in hydrocarbon recovery.</p> |