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Method for stimulation of subterranean formations

US5575335A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 1995
Grant dateNov 19, 1996
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/924
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses a method of effecting fracturing in a subterranean formation utilizing substantially constant density fluids whereby proppant segregation is minimized or eliminated within the formation. Fluid density is adjusted by varying the salt content or addition of a gas or gasifiable liquid or both as proppant is added to the treatment fluid.

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