Wormhole

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-004181",
  "term": "Wormhole",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A large, high-permeability channel created in a carbonate formation during an acid stimulation treatment. As acid is injected below the pressure required to fracture the rock, it preferentially dissolves the rock along certain paths, forming a network of dominant, finger-like conduits. These channels bypass near-wellbore damage and can extend deep into the reservoir, creating highly conductive flow paths for hydrocarbons.",
  "subject": "Enhanced Oil Recovery",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/wormhole/"
}