Energized fluids and methods of use thereof
US7494957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K8/94
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel aqueous wellbore treatment fluids containing a gas component, a heteropolysaccharide, an electrolyte, and a surfactant, wherein the fluids may further include an organoamino compound. The fluids exhibit good rheological properties at elevated temperatures. Methods of use of fluids comprising at least an aqueous medium, a gas component, a heteropolysaccharide and a surfactant for hydraulically fracturing, well cleanup and gravel packing operations, are also disclosed.
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