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Wellbore fluids and their application

US6608005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/925
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Non-aqueous base wellbore fluids characterized by enhanced electrical conductivity due to formulation with specified ionic liquids are disclosed. Drilling, completion, and workover methods utilizing the wellbore fluids are also disclosed.

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