Methods for stabilizing unconsolidated or weakly consolidated portions of
a subterranean formation and controlling the production of water in those
portions include introducing a consolidating agent into the subterranean
formation so as to transform a portion of the subterranean formation
surrounding the well bore into a consolidated region; and introducing a
relative permeability modifier fluid into the subterranean formation so
as to penetrate at least a portion of the consolidated region. Fracturing
steps may be used to reconnect the well bore to portions of the formation
(e.g., formation reservoirs) in certain embodiments. Optionally, preflush
fluids, after-flush fluids, and shutting-in periods may be used as
desired.