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Invert emulsion carrier fluid and oil-wetting agent and method of using same

US7803743B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2006
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S507/925
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A gravel packing fluid and method for gravel packing a wellbore using a gravel packing fluid comprising an invert emulsion comprising oil as an external phase, clear brine as an internal phase, and a quantity of emulsifier effective to produce a stable invert emulsion, the external phase of the gravel packing fluid further comprising gravel wetting agent.

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