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Lightweight methods and compositions for well treating

US6364018B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2000
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2020

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

Abstract

Methods and compositions useful for hydraulic fracturing of subterranean formations that utilize relatively lightweight and/or substantially neutrally buoyant particles as particulate proppant material.

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