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Energized fluids and methods of use thereof

US7531483B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2006
Grant dateMay 12, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 21, 2026

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  • 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 using fluids containing 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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