E-Seal Technology: A New Paradigm for Leaky Well Remediation

The opportunity is a technology‑licensing solicitation for “E‑Seal,” an electro‑kinetic, AI‑guided liquid sealant designed to remediate sub‑millimeter leaks in oil‑ and‑gas wells, geothermal wells, carbon‑capture infrastructure, and a broad range of critical civil infrastructure. LAN Los Alamos National Laboratory is offering the intellectual property (U.S. Patent pending, IP reference S‑197080) to qualified firms for commercial development and deployment. The licensee would be responsible for further development, scaling, field testing, and commercialization of the technology, potentially adapting it to specific site conditions or integrating it into existing service offerings. • Core technology uses electrophoresis, electro‑osmosis, and dielectrophoresis to steer engineered micelles into micro‑fractures, then solidifies into a high‑viscosity plug; AI/ML controls voltage in real time. • Benefits include ten‑fold cost advantage over existing sealants, ability to operate under high temperature/pressure/brine chemistry, and built‑in galvanic corrosion mitigation. • Target markets span oil & gas well abandonment, geothermal well repair, CO₂ storage caprock integrity, and infrastructure (dams, tunnels, concrete). • Licensing terms, fees, and royalty structures are not disclosed; interested parties must contact LANL licensing office for negotiations.