Acidization

Acidization

The process of forcing acid down a well into a limestone or dolomite, in order to increase permeability and porosity by dissolving a part of the rock constituents. It is also used to remove mud injected during drilling. The general objective of acidization is to increase oil productivity.

The process of forcing acid down a well into a limestone or dolomite, in order to increase permeability and porosity by dissolving a part of the rock constituents. It is also used to remove mud injected during drilling. The general objective of acidization is to increase oil productivity.