Emulsifiers for direct emulsion drilling fluids
US11578248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/34
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of drilling in a subterranean formation. A method may include providing a direct emulsion drilling fluid comprising an aqueous fluid, an oil, and a polysorbate emulsifier; circulating the direct emulsion drilling fluid from a surface, through a wellbore, and back to the surface; and extending the wellbore in the subterranean formation while circulating the direct emulsion drilling fluid.
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