Settable fluids and methods for use in subterranean formations
US6908508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02W30/91
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to subterranean operations, and more particularly, to settable fluids comprising vitrified shale and hydrated lime and methods of using such settable fluids in subterranean applications. In an exemplary embodiment, the settable fluids of the present invention may be used as a displacement fluid. In another exemplary embodiment, the settable fluids of the present invention may be used as a drilling fluid.
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