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Surfactant-based fluid loss control agents for surfactant gels and associated fluids and methods

US7413013B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2006
Grant dateAug 19, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 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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