The chemistry insight: epoxy sealant as an alternative remedial operation for well integrity

• Main Authors: Ab. Rahman, Siti Aisha, Pang, Ai Ling, Arsad, Agus, Sidek, Akhmal, Saidu, Anwarudin, Awang, Nuha, Mohsin, Rahmat, Abdurrahman, Muslim
• Format: Article
• Published: Walter de Gruyter GmbH 2022
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/106687/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/revce-2022-0003

Epoxy resin is commonly used in the oil and gas industry due to its excellent toughness, low shrinkage, good adhesive strength, and relatively good thermal resistance. It is used for water shutoff, zonal isolation, cementing, enhanced oil recovery, and preventing leakage in wells. This paper reviews...