Inventors:
Scott James Wilson - Plano TX
Marvin Eugene Miller - Houston TX
Assignee:
Vastar Resources, Inc. - Chicago IL
Atlantic Richfield Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
E21B 4300, E21B 4312
Abstract:
A method for treating a gas well to prevent any fresh water, which may have condensed out of the gas stream, from damaging the gas producing formation during the shut-in period. The well is shut-in and then an additive, e. g. a salt, alcohol, etc. , is injected into the well to convert any accumulated fresh water into an aqueous solution which will not damage the formation. The additive can be injected in solid form or as a solution.