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Methods of treating subterranean zones penetrated by well bores

US6767867B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 2002
Grant dateJul 27, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S524/922
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods of treating subterranean zones penetrated by well bores in primary well cementing operations, well completion operations, production stimulation treatments and the like. The methods are basically comprised of introducing into the subterranean zone an aqueous well treating fluid comprised of water and a water soluble polymer complex fluid loss control additive.

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