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Enhancing proppant performance

US10640701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2016
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/28
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method may comprise providing a concentrated proppant slurry comprising a slurry fluid and a proppant, preparing a fracturing fluid by combining components comprising the concentrated proppant slurry, a carrier fluid, and a dispersing agent, and introducing the fracturing fluid through a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation at an injection rate and pressure that is at or above the fracture gradient of the subterranean formation.

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