Methods and compositions for use in oil and/or gas wells
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1. A composition for use in an oil and/or gas well having a wellbore, comprising a fluid and an emulsion or microemulsion, wherein the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises:
- water;
an alcohol;
a solvent comprising a terpene; and
a surfactant, wherein the surfactant has a structure as in Formula I;
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Abstract
Methods and compositions comprising an emulsion or a microemulsion for use in various aspects of the life cycle of an oil and/or gas well are provided. In some embodiments, the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises water, a solvent, and a surfactant, and optionally, one or more additives.
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1. A composition for use in an oil and/or gas well having a wellbore, comprising a fluid and an emulsion or microemulsion, wherein the emulsion or the microemulsion comprises:
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water; an alcohol; a solvent comprising a terpene; and a surfactant, wherein the surfactant has a structure as in Formula I; - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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