Field Validation of a Carbonate Matrix Acidizing Model: A Case Study of Seawater Injection Wells in Saudi Arabia

SPE - European Formation Damage Conference, Proceedings, EFDC

Volumn , Issue , 2003, Pages

  Thomas, R L ^a   Nasr El Din, H A ^b  

^a Atlas Wireline Services

^b SAUDI ARAMCO   (Saudi Arabia)

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EID: 85109197495     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.2523/82271-ms     Document Type: Article

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