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Method and materials for manipulating hydraulic fracture geometry

US12264569B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2023
Grant dateApr 1, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/261
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Materials for manipulating hydraulic fracture geometry. In one embodiment, the materials comprises a tip screen-out mixture, which comprises water; a hydrophilic polymer of anionic polyacrylamide, wherein the hydrophilic polymer is hydrolized at least in part; and one or more crosslinking agents selected from a group of compounds consisting of polyvalent metal cations.

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