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Polysaccharide treatment fluid and method of treating a subterranean formation

US7833949B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2008
Grant dateNov 16, 2010
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/08
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A treatment fluid for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore is formed from an aqueous medium, a diutan heteropolysaccharide having a tetrasaccharide repeating unit in the polymer backbone and a peroxide breaker. A method of treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore may be carried out by introducing the treatment fluid into the formation through the wellbore. Breaking aids or catalysts may also be used with the treatment fluid.

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