Enhancing proppant performance
US10640701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 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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