Abstract: The flow of a fluid may be diverted from a high permeability zone to a low permeability zone of a subterranean formation or well sections may be temporarily isolated by use of particles comprising a mixture of (i) at least one bi-phenyl compound of Compound I, (ii) one mellitic derivative of Compound II, (iii) one chelating agent of Compound III, (iv) one polymer of Compound IV, and (v) an internal breaker for the diverting agents and other additives like gels, foams, acids, brines and various other treatment chemicals.

Abstract: A synergistic fluid solution for breaking gelled fracturing fluid comprises an oxidizer, a transition metal, and an alkali compound at a total composition of between 100 and 150,000 ppm, wherein the gelled fracturing fluid is capable of significantly reducing viscosity of a gelled fracturing fluid within a time period between 30 minutes and 240 minutes after introduction at a temperature between 100° F. and 300° F.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise compositions and methods for inhibiting the formation of scales in wellbore environments with high levels of dissolved iron. The composition comprises compounds made with sugar acids, such as aldonic acids, ulosonic acids, uronic acids, and/or aldaric acids, and/or salts, esters, and ethers thereof. These sugar acids can be used in conjunction with conventional threshold scale inhibitors, comprising phosphonates, phosphates, aminocarboxylates, amino acids, and polymers containing carboxylic acids, sulfonic acids, phosphonates, phosphates. The resulting scale inhibition mixture minimizes scale formation from various cations while simultaneously acting as a chelating agent.

Abstract: A method of non-mechanically remediating damage to a wellbore comprising a plurality of fracture stages is disclosed. A total treatment volume is calculated based on the plurality of fracture stages, the wellbore space, and either the production tubing or the annulus of the wellbore. The fracture stages of the wellbore are then divided into a plurality of chemical stages. The wellbore is pre-flushed, and each chemical stage is treated and isolated in order of depth by a volume of remediation chemicals and a volume of diverter. A post-treatment flush completes the remediation process and after a shut-in period, the well's production is substantially improved.

Abstract: A wood treatment method for reducing fungal growth utilizes a treatment solution comprising an aldehyde, a carrier solvent, an organic co-solvent, at least one surfactant, and at least one acid, base, or salt. In embodiments, the carrier solvent may comprise water and the organic co-solvent may comprise an alcohol or acetone. The aldehyde is impregnated into the wood, where it reacts with thiamine and other amino acids to promote cross-linking, reducing the porosity of the wood and thereby reducing the ability of various microbes and fungi to access the interior of the wood as a nutrient source.

Abstract: A novel method for a controlled release of oil well treating compositions is revealed. The “engineered composite” are formed by mixing well treatment agents with an impervious substrate that exhibit low solubility in water and oil. The engineered composite is introduced in to subterranean wells along with a carrier, fluid to release well, treatment agents over extended periods of time.