Abstract: A process for fixing of a scale inhibitor in a subterranean formation, which comprises:a) injecting into the formation a solution comprising a polymeric scale inhibitor, a metal cation, a precursor and a weak organic acid, wherein the polymeric scale inhibitor and metal cation are slightly soluble in water in the formation and wherein the precursor reacts in the formation to produce an alkaline compound which causes the polymeric scale inhibitor to precipitate in the formation; andb) allowing the polymeric scale inhibitor to precipitate in the formation in an amount which is effective in inhibiting scale formation for a given period of time.

Abstract: An integrated oil drilling and producing base includes a single guiding funnel for guiding a wet Christmas tree into the proper position on a high pressure well head. The single guiding funnel has a cylindrical downcomer for resting directly on the high pressure well head, at least one cradle on the guiding funnel and at least one pipeline terminal hingedly mounted on said at least one cradle. The guiding funnel has a plurality of slits for allowing passage of a plurality of pipelines therethrough for connection to a respective terminal on the funnel and for connection of each terminal to the wet Christmas tree.