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An advanced, solids-free
epoxy resin was applied for
gas shut-off in a difficult-toabandon well in Colombia.
The versatile system allowed
the well to be brought back
into line with governmental
regulations.
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presented at the SPE Deepwater Drilling and Completions
Conference, Galveston, Texas, June 20-21, 2012.
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