Polymerized Alkali Silicate Gels For Use In Subterranean Formations

The present disclosure provides methods that use polymerized alkali silicate gels. An example method comprises: introducing a polymerized alkali silicate gel into a subterranean formation containing a fault, wherein the polymerized alkali silicate gel is introduced the subterranean formation such th...

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1. Verfasser: Calvin, James Eldon
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Zusammenfassung:The present disclosure provides methods that use polymerized alkali silicate gels. An example method comprises: introducing a polymerized alkali silicate gel into a subterranean formation containing a fault, wherein the polymerized alkali silicate gel is introduced the subterranean formation such that at least a leading edge of polymerized alkali silicate gel is placed in the fault or within about 10 miles from the fault.