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Variable density treatment fluids and methods of using such fluids in subterranean formations

US7108066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 2004
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2024

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention provides variable density fluid compositions and methods for using such compositions in a subterranean formation. One exemplary embodiment of the variable density fluid compositions of the present invention comprises a variable density fluid comprising: a base fluid, and a portion of variable pressure weighting material particles.

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