Patents by Inventor Nadir M. M. Odeh

Nadir M. M. Odeh has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tight formation water shut off method with silica gel
    Patent number: 7458424
    Abstract: A delayed gelling system useful in conformance control in the production of petroleum from subterranean formations, especially low permeability formations, is disclosed. The gelling system comprises a basic silica sol, an activator comprising a hydroxyl donor, and an optional syneresis inhibitor. In the disclosed method of using the gelling system, the gelling system may be pumped into formations with excessive water and/or gas production and thermally activated in the formation at downhole conditions to form a hard gel to reduce water and/or gas production.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Nadir M. M. Odeh, Hassan Chaabouni, Keng Seng Chan, Philippe Enkababian
  • Tight Formation Water Shut Off Method with Silica Gel
    Publication number: 20080035343
    Abstract: A delayed gelling system useful in conformance control in the production of petroleum from subterranean formations, especially low permeability formations, is disclosed. The gelling system comprises a basic silica sol, an activator comprising a hydroxyl donor, and an optional syneresis inhibitor. In the disclosed method of using the gelling system, the gelling system may be pumped into formations with excessive water and/or gas production and thermally activated in the formation at downhole conditions to form a hard gel to reduce water and/or gas production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 14, 2008
    Inventors: Nadir M.M. Odeh, Hassan Chaabouni, Keng Seng Chan, Philippe Enkababian