Coarse-foamed fracturing fluids and associated methods
US7261158B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/703
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising the steps of: providing a coarse-foamed fracturing fluid comprising a liquid fracturing fluid component, a gas, proppant particulates, and a foaming agent; and placing the coarse-foamed fracturing fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation at a pressure sufficient to create or extend at least one fracture therein.
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