Treatment fluids comprising synthetic silicates and methods for use
US11001743B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 11, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/138
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for using treatment fluids comprising synthetic silicates in subterranean formations are provided. In some embodiments, the methods may comprise introducing a treatment fluid comprising an aqueous base fluid and a synthetic silicate into a wellbore penetrating at least a portion of a subterranean formation comprising a loss zone; allowing the treatment fluid to displace at least a portion of a first fluid present in the wellbore; and allowing the treatment fluid to at least partially plug the loss zone.
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