Abstract: The present invention provides treatment fluids useful for subterranean operations, and more particularly, in at least one aspect, a treatment fluid that comprises a carrier fluid and a cationic surfactant comprising a cationic head group, a polar group attached to the head group, and a hydrophobic group that is either a saturated or unsaturated, branched or straight chain alkyl, and comprises about 6 carbons to about 22 carbons. The treatment fluids of the present invention are at least suitable for use as a remedial treatment for the reduction of existing water blocks, oil blocks, and/or gas condensates.

Abstract: The present invention provides treatment fluids useful for subterranean operations, and more particularly, in at least one aspect, a treatment fluid that comprises a carrier fluid and a cationic surfactant comprising a cationic head group, a polar group attached to the head group, and a hydrophobic group that is either a saturated or unsaturated, branched or straight chain alkyl, and comprises about 6 carbons to about 22 carbons. The treatment fluids of the present invention are at least suitable for use as a remedial treatment for the reduction of existing water blocks, oil blocks, and/or gas condensates.

Abstract: A clay control additive for cement composition of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein the R groups are selected from a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 substituted alkyl.

Abstract: A treatment fluid additive and method for treatment of subterranean formations to minimize formation permeability damage as a result of formation contact by the treatment fluid, wherein the fluid treatment additive is a formation control additive of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R is independently a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, halogen and/or hydroxyl substituted alkyl and at least one R is a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 halogen or hyroxyl substituted alkyl, and X.sup.- is selected from the group consisting of chloride, fluoride, bromide, iodide, nitrate, nitrite hydroxide, and sulfate.

Abstract: This invention relates to the breaking of high viscosity aqueous fluids in which xanthan gum was used as a thickening agent. The invention provides a breaker system comprising two oxidizers, an organic acid, and two catalysts. The invention is particularly useful in oil field operations such as placement of a gravel pack or distribution of a proppant in a fractured formation.

Abstract: A particular simple method and class of organic polycationic polymer compositions are provided for treating earthen formations such as in oil wells to stabilize clay against dispersion and expansion due to water.

Abstract: A composition for dissolving insoluble fluoride deposits and methods of treating subterranean formations and industrial vessels using such solution to remove fluoride deposits. The solvent comprises boric acid, methanol and hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: Hydrofluoric acid compositions and methods for dissolving siliceous materials in subterranean formations to stimulate the production of fluids therefrom are provided. The presence of aluminum in the compositions retards the reaction rates thereof to thereby enable deeper penetration of formations by the acid compositions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations whereby the loss of formation adsorbable additives from the treating compositions is reduced or prevented by including in such compositions certain methyl ether, sulfate ester or amine compounds.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for treating subterranean formations whereby the loss of formation absorbable additives from the treating compositions is reduced or prevented.

Abstract: A method for dissolving clay is disclosed which comprises contacting the clay, in alteration, with separate slugs of a hydrogen ion-containing chemical and a fluoride ion-containing chemical. The hydrogen ions and fluoride ions react on the surface of the clay to produce hydrofluoric acid to dissolve the clay. The method is particularly valuable in dissolving the clay in a mixture of sand and clay without dissolving the sand. This finds immediate value in the practice of acid treating subterranean sandstone formations to increase permeability or to restore permeability damaged by clay.