Surfactant-based fluid loss control agents for surfactant gels and associated fluids and methods
US7413013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/76
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Of the many methods provided, in one aspect, the present invention provides a method comprising: providing a treatment fluid comprising: an aqueous base fluid, a first surfactant, and a surfactant-based fluid loss control agent capable of forming a viscoelastic fluid; and introducing the treatment fluid into a well bore that penetrates the subterranean formation.
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